Friday, 24 January 2014 / Published in Blog, Schoolhouse Teachers

Math and Grammar Help

We all know we need them both—but what to do if Pre-Algebra and Grammar aren’t your favorite subjects to teach? Let the teachers at SchoolhouseTeachers.com help. Charlene Johnson, a former government physicist, brings Pre-Algebra into the real world with practical steps, everyday applications, and even a little humor thrown in!   And if you’re looking
Thursday, 23 January 2014 / Published in Advertisement, Blog, Weekly Newsletter-The Homeschool Minute

The Homeschool Minute ~ Deborah Wuehler

I Want to Quit! (But I Won’t) The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine is YOUR trade magazine for family education. Stay subscribed to this newsletter because this is the place where we give FREE education gifts on a regular basis. Read the magazine anytime, 24/7 at www.TOSMagazine.com. It’s the Family Education Magazine! Mercy Every Minute Deborah Wuehler,
Thursday, 23 January 2014 / Published in Article Spotlight, Blog, Magazine

Article Spotlight ~ Obsessing Over a Hammer – By Israel Wayne

  Click on the Article Below to Read        Article Spotlight~ *Do you have a hard time getting excited over textbooks? *Do your children know what you are preparing them for? *We are to live for God’s glory, and for the love and service of other people.            
Thursday, 23 January 2014 / Published in Blog, Schoolhouse Teachers

Creating with Words and Art

Some artists create lithographs or sculptures. Others create art on the printed page. We’re going to study both methods this month on SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Everyday Easels will look at I and the Village by Marc Chagall and Central Park in Winter by Currier & Ives. We’ll learn about the ideas behind the works of art, the
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 / Published in Blog, Guest Writer

Kitchen Organization Tips by Leslie Jacobs

Get More time and Save money by reading this Blog, I promise! Every day I organize something. It’s the only way to stay organized. Some days it’s a drawer, or a shelf. But mostly, it’s just putting back what I have used the previous day. If it doesn’t have a “home,” it doesn’t stay in
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 / Published in Article Spotlight, Articles-The Informed Homeschooler, Blog, Magazine

Article Spotlight ~ Federal Government Says Homeschooling Still Growing – By Brian D. Ray, Ph.D.

  Click on the Article Below to Read        Article Spotlight~ *How is homeschooling doing? *See what researchers with the federal government found when they studied demographics of homeschooling. *Discover reasons why parents homeschool their children. *How do the demographics of homeschooling today compare with homeschooling in 2007? *How many fathers and mothers
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 / Published in Blog, Schoolhouse Teachers

Sweet Music and Sweet Encouragement

God speaks to our hearts in so many ways. Sometimes it is through a song. Other times it is through a friend’s encouragement. We pray you might find both at SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Nancy Blue’s Beginning Violin class is in its final month. She teaches students to play “God is Faithful” to the tune of “Frere Jacque.”
Tuesday, 21 January 2014 / Published in Article Spotlight, Articles- Legally Speaking, Blog, Magazine

Article Spotlight ~ 2013 in Review – School Vouchers – By Antony Kolenc

  Click on the Article Below to Read        Article Spotlight~ *What are school vouchers? *Do use of vouchers violate the First Amendment of the United States Constitution? *What challenges do the vouchers bring? *Do the vouchers drain funds from public school funding? *What happened in Louisiana?            
Tuesday, 21 January 2014 / Published in Blog, Schoolhouse Teachers

Photography and Art

We have new photos added to our photo gallery plus new lessons all this month with Michele Peterson’s Photography class. Join us as we explore elements of design such as line, color, pattern, and texture. And students—don’t forget to send in your photos for our gallery!   Brenda Ellis’ Art Techniques class will teach us
Monday, 20 January 2014 / Published in Devotions

Servant or Slave?

Servant or Slave? I sometimes feel like a slave, don’t you? Taking care of the physical demands of housework and homework really can make you feel like there is no time left to breathe or think. I have slaved away all day on many different things and ended up further behind by the time nightfall
Monday, 20 January 2014 / Published in Article Spotlight, Blog, Magazine

Article Spotlight ~ When’s the Optimal Time to Master Latin? – By Amy Barr

  Click on the Article Below to Read        Article Spotlight~ *When is the optimal time to start Latin? *Why delay Latin? *Will hours of early Lain lessons pay off? *What will give a student a linguistic advantage?                              
Monday, 20 January 2014 / Published in Blog, Schoolhouse Teachers

Building Circle Flyers and Atlases

Whether your child wants to build a circle flyer or an atlas, SchoolhouseTeachers.com has resources that will help. Ed Sobey’s January Tinkers Club challenges kids to build their own circle flyers and take a look at aerodynamics. And Tyler Hogan’s Geography unit this month looks at what binds cultures together, the common factors that members