Home School Resources
5 Reasons Standardized Tests Strengthen Your Homeschool
Standardized tests often get a bad rap. They’re the big bad wolf of the mainstream-education world. While I’m not arguing that they don’t have their faults, they do serve a purpose. As long as the purpose of standardized tests doesn’t trump your vision for your homeschool, they can be an excellent tool for strengthening your…
Read MoreReactions to the Life of George Muller
We just finished reading George Müller: The Guardian of Bristol’s Orphans aloud. While it’s not the first time I have read the book, I’m still shocked and inspired by this life of faith. My dad used to pay me to read missionary biographies when I was a kid. George Müller was his favorite. As I read back…
Read MoreHow to Maximize Your College Visits
As I was helping my niece get her things in order for her college pursuits, I realized that my sophomore is at a prime time for starting to get familiar with options for his future. When my niece wanted to go visit UNT, I figured I should just make my efforts efficient and take as…
Read MoreHow to Jazz Up Boring Storage With Custom Labels
Let’s just face it: homeschoolers have a lot of stuff. Just like any classroom, you accumulate things over time. One of my greatest downfalls is buying cheap school supplies in the fall when I already have an ample supply at home. If your storage isn’t organized, you can fall into this trap. Custom labels help…
Read MoreA Student’s Perspective on Why to Study Latin
My son has fallen in love with Latin. Although he’s just a Sophomore this year, he’s inspired all of my Latin resources. I’ve asked him to write a student’s perspective on why the study of Latin is valuable. When I first began my adventures in Latin in 7th grade I had no idea what I…
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