Thursday, February 23, 2012

HomeHearts

HomeHearts

FenceStill on the Fence?
Sometimes taking that first step is the hardest. What roadblocks have kept you from making the decision to educate your children at home? Hopefully, by addressing some of the common homeschooling issues your roadblocks will become pebbles under your feet!


Step-By-Step GuideStep-By-Step Guide
Don't know where to start? Looking for a fresh perspective? Let our guide walk you through the world of homeschooling - Step-By-Step!
SupportSeeking Support
Where do you go when you need another pair of hands, a shoulder to lean on or just a sympathetic ear? Support is just a click away.
ToolboxTeaching Toolbox
Looking for ways to motivate your child? Need suggestions for simplifying? Would you like to add some innovative ideas to your educational mix? Take a tip from the Teaching Toolbox!
ResourcesResources
Searching for the extras that enrich our homeschools, keep us on track and make life a little easier.
ReviewsReviews
We love books that touch the heart, that teach us something we didn't know before, and those that bridge gaps between where we are and where we want to be.
ReviewsThe Organized Home
Homeschooling is most effective when it functions as another facet of family life. It then becomes another block of time to be scheduled along with preparing meals, completing the chores, daily devotionals and family play time.

2012 January

The Book Tree

The Book Tree

A mother/daughter team recommending “classic books, as well as books by Christian authors, some little-known books by great writers and poets, and a sizable collection of inspiring biographies.”

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Homeschooling for Eternity

Homeschooling for Eternity

Homeschooling for Eternity by Skeet Savage encourages us to become intentional as homeschoolers.

“This book has not been written by or about the perfect homeschooling family. Rather, it contains the simple testimony and practical advice of a veteran homeschooling single mother who successfully raised six children as she invested her life in full-time service to the Lord while trusting Him to provide for their needs and hold their family together against enormous odds. It was written for those who would like to homeschool but think they can’t, “because…” It was written for those who have homeschooled for several (even many) years, yet have somehow lost their vision and focus – maybe even having become so discouraged that they have completely forgotten why they ever thought they wanted to homeschool their children in the first place!”

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Update: A Road Map

Update: A Road Map

We have added the Core Knowledge Sequence: Content and Skill Guidelines for Grades K–8 to our roadmap page.  This homeschool-friendly scope and sequence has recently been made available as a free download.

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