Homeschooling Blog Posts

by Katherine Stewart   Several decades ago, political activists on the religious right began to put together an “ideology machine”. Home schooling was a big part of the plan. The idea was to breed and “train up” an army...

Home-education verses government school-at-home programs (a.k.a. Government-funded alternative learning programs / Virtual schools / Parent partnership programs) is a very sensitive subject amongst the homeschool community.  Did you know,...

First, Gary North’s Quote: “Everyone talks about religious liberty, but no one believes it. So let us be blunt about it: we must use the doctrine of religious liberty to gain independence for Christian schools until we train up a generation...

First, Gary North’s Quote: “Everyone talks about religious liberty, but no one believes it. So let us be blunt about it: we must use the doctrine of religious liberty to gain independence for Christian schools until we train up a generat...

Homeschooling kindergarten through second grade was probably where I've grown and changed the most in my homeschooling career of 10 years so far.  I've been asked about this many times specifically regarding K-2, so let's sit down together for t...

We have found that computer learning can be incredibly valuable for our children, when carefully monitored, and with certain provisions, guidelines, and restrictions. Today I'll share with you how we structure these learning experiences in our home.

By Shani Bergt You can provide your children with a great education from the comfort of your own home. It takes some necessary adjustments and extensive planning, but it can also be very rewarding in many different ways. Consider the rest of this art...

When I gave birth to our third baby our two oldest girls were ages 3 and 4, and at age three had begun balking at taking naps. Trying to get them to stay in bed and sleep became a daily struggle.  And yet I was desperate for that rest time mysel...

By Kazuki Marsell College can be a very rewarding experience. However, many things can turn that time into a real nightmare. This article has all the tips and tricks you need to ensure your college experience stays positive. Don’t let your soci...

By Kazuki Marsell Are you wanting to home school? Are you curious to learn more about it? Well, you have come to the right place. There are a number of things that you need to know. This article will help you on your way. Keep reading to learn more a...

One of those comments that we get fairly often is, "Wow, you guys are professional parents."  And my answer is No, and Yes!  I am not professional parents in the sense that those people mean, that I have it all together and I've "arrived"...

One of those comments that we get fairly often is, "Wow, you guys are professional parents."  And my answer is both No, and Yes!  We are not professional parents in the sense that some people mean, that I have it all together and I've "arri...

I have met people with PhD’s who say things like this: “Her and me went to the movies.” “This gift is for she and I.” While this may peg me as a language snob, I think twice before I listen to a surgeon who says, ̶...

Read Faster Online Reading Programs – an infographic by Studydog’s Online Reading Programs...

We fell into a commitment to lifelong learning when we started out as a homeschooling family back in 2003. My husband and I decided that our oldest wasn’t really ready to deal with full day kindergarden, which was the only option in our distric...

In the last post, I posted an idea or two about filing solutions that could help our children keep track of their schoolwork. But what about filing solutions that help parents keep track of their children’s work as it is brought home (or turne...

In my last post we talked about some of the reasons behind writing this blog, where and how we started, where we are and where we think God may be taking it. One of the primary purposes of Large Families On Purpose is to answer the question "How do y...

This was ‘liked’ by a young man who is a friend of our younger son on Facebook this morning. It cracked me up, because from a teen’s perspective, it encapsulates exactly what they feel. I also got a good laugh, because as a home edu...

Parents that decide to inform their kids in their very own home are tasked with finding appropriate class material for their homeschooling curriculum. The Web provides many options to assist these individuals. There are many website resources readily...

The last few days, I’ve shared helpful hints for homeschooling. Day One: Homeschool Curriculum: Finding Your Family’s Groove Day Two: Homeschool Talk: Growth is a Guarantee Day Three: Homeschooling Young Children Today, I want to share our st...