yes, homeschooling can be tough, but don't give up
Monday, 21 August 2017 / Published in Articles, Blog

Remind Me Again: Why Are We Homeschooling?

  We are in this for the long haul; however, periodically over the fifteen years that we have been homeschooling, I have called my husband at work to say, “Remind me again: Why are we homeschooling?” Thankfully he has always been rock solid in his support and encouragement, and each time I have called him
why you should not be in a rush when you homeschool
Sunday, 20 August 2017 / Published in Articles, Blog

Under Pressure

  “Hurry!” How many times did I say that in those early years of homeschooling? Hurry and finish that math page. Hurry and get in the car. Hurry and eat. Hurry, hurry, hurry! Now that my children are graduating and leaving the house, I want to scream, “Slow down!” What drove me to spend so
pets can teach children more lessons than responsibility
Thursday, 17 August 2017 / Published in Articles, Blog

Pets: More Than a Lesson in Responsibility

  My son’s eyes began to fill with tears. I could see him fighting back, and willing himself not to cry. I wanted to embrace him. I wanted to take away his pain. A tear finally escaped. Before he had time to wipe it away, it rolled down his cheek and landed on Peanut, the
Four Back to School Tips for Homeschoolers
Friday, 11 August 2017 / Published in Articles, Blog

Are You Ready for Back to School?

  The words ” back to school ” are full of so many different emotions.  Moms excited to try out new curriculum, the feel of fresh books and notepads, brand new pencils with new erasers on top, a neatly organized desk, and a desire to “keep things in order” (with the realistic understanding that this
Sunday, 07 May 2017 / Published in Blog

The Homeschool Curriculum Summit

I am pleased to be a featured speaker at the Homeschool Curriculum Summit, a free event hosted online May 3-10. My featured video, where I dialogue with hosts Todd and Jessie in a session titled “Teaching History from a Christian Worldview – God Initiates, People Respond, History Happens!” will be launched on Monday, May 8th
Wednesday, 05 April 2017 / Published in Blog

Welcome Grace Bible College

Today we are pleased have a guest with us. This is a rare treat, I hope you enjoy! Hi there! Please introduce yourself to our readers. My name is Alex Bradley and I am the Director of Enrollment at Grace Bible College. I live in downtown Grand Rapids with my wife, Meghan, and my two
Monday, 13 February 2017 / Published in Blog, Schoolhouse Teachers

Art and Artists for Everybody

Sometimes as parents we want to protect our children from the side of art that is in direct opposition to our own values, but we certainly want them to be able to express themselves through art and gain an appreciation for artists around the world. That’s where SchoolhouseTeachers.com can help. Our courses are safe for
Wednesday, 08 February 2017 / Published in Blog, Schoolhouse Teachers

Math + SchoolhouseTeachers.com = Enjoyable Learning!

The number of math courses offered by SchoolhouseTeachers.com continues to increase. Take our course—Stretching Higher with Third Grade Math. This course, designed by Sharon Hudson and Crystal Marcum, builds on the math skills students have previously learned and guides them through new concepts involving multiplication, division, working with money, fractions, decimals, equations, and more. Daily
Wednesday, 25 January 2017 / Published in Blog, Schoolhouse Teachers

Kids & Christianity

Parents know that nothing is more important than building a solid foundation of faith in our children. From this foundation, they can stand strong, they can build with the right tools and elements, and they can invite in those things that will continue to build them up and strengthen them. SchoolhouseTeachers.com has courses that will
Monday, 23 January 2017 / Published in Blog, Schoolhouse Teachers

Football, Film & Friends

  Though the football season is winding down, students can continue to enjoy the sport, albeit in a slightly different way. Economics with Mike Sims discusses the function of economics in various sectors of society by exploring Football Economics, Chocolate Economics, Pirate Economics, Gamma Ray Economics, and more. Students in middle and high school can
Wednesday, 28 December 2016 / Published in Blog, Schoolhouse Teachers

As for Me and My House . . .

  It Starts at Home . . . a simple but profound statement. As parents, we have an awesome responsibility to teach our kids about God. It starts with us; it starts at home. Featuring Gary Thomas, Matt Chandler, and Kurt and Olivia Bruner, this course aims to help parents confidently build a legacy of
Wednesday, 21 December 2016 / Published in Blog, Schoolhouse Teachers

Unwinding from the Hustle and Bustle

  You may be in the midst of the Christmas season and anticipating the New Year, but what happens when it’s all over and your left with wrapping paper everywhere, leftover turkey or ham, and decorations that need to be taken down? Well, SchoolhouseTeachers.com has some suggestions. If you’re wondering what to do with the