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December Checklists Freebie
Are you ready for the December Checklists? December is the busiest month of the year. However, it can be something other than the most stressful or chaotic, and we are here to help! Remember, the season’s true meaning is Jesus, our Savior, and everything will fall into place. Take the time to enjoy your family […]
November Thanks Checklists Freebie
Are you ready for the November Thanks Checklists? November is permeated with the theme of thankfulness—an excellent time to remember all the gifts God has given and his daily blessings. No ma#er how busy we get, we can all agree that the most important thing is to thank the Maker of everything for making time […]
How to Homeschool: Practical Tips and Advice to Launch
So, you think you want to homeschool, and you’re wondering how to homeschool; you’re looking for practical tips and advice to launch. You’re asking yourself some of the following questions: How do you homeschool? How does one get started homeschooling? What about online schooling? Is it legal to homeschool? What curriculum should I choose, and […]
Find a Math Curriculum That Works
Finding a math curriculum that works for your family can be a challenge! With CTCMath, all of your kids from K-12 can learn at their own pace with one family subscription. That’s right! With a CTCMath membership, you have access to all grades and lessons, which means your children can work at whatever level is best […]
The Birth of a Homeschool Podcast Network
Today, podcasts are pretty much everywhere. When the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network first launched nine years ago, podcasting was brand new. The success of the Ultimate Homeschool Radio (now Podcast) Network is owed to the vision and determination of one lady, Felice Gerwitz. How It Began The UHPC really began as a ministry. And, if […]
October Ultimate Checklists Freebie
Ahhh… October! October has arrived, and it brings thoughts of fall and harvest time. It often is the beginning of cool weather and a busy season, so take a deep breath and start preparing early! Get those checklists printed off, which will streamline planning. This approach will allow you to survive and flourish in this […]
September Ultimate Checklists Freebie
September is here, and that means back-to-homeschool is in full swing. The curriculum has been purchased and planned. We’ve moved from the anything-goes schedules and summer vacations of August and Summer to settled into the approach of autumn. This is a perfect time to pause and reflect on the rhythm of our homes and homeschools. […]
How to Plan for Homeschool Sanity
Are you in the process of planning for the new school year? If so, you’re likely seeking homeschool sanity. You want to achieve your goals and enjoy homeschooling, too. But is that even possible? After homeschool planning for more than 20 years, I can say that it IS possible with a few tweaks to the […]
August Ultimate Checklists Freebie
August is upon us and there is one more month left of summer. This is the last month of summer break for many families. Some families wait until September to start school, while others may follow their local school schedule and start in just a couple of weeks. Regardless of when you begin school, August […]
Free July Ultimate Checklists Planner
July is such a busy and fun month full of Patriotic events, celebrations and just enjoying the hot summer months with friends and family. Let’s look at all the July fun activities and how to keep track of everything for your family. What is there to do in July with your family? The most patriotic […]
Homeschool Teens and Summer Vacation
Unless you homeschool year-round, your teens probably look forward to summer vacation! And so do we as homeschool parents. But teens who plan to attend college and win scholarships, need to keep in mind that they will often be asked on applications how they spent their summers during high school. What summer vacation should NOT […]
Giving Your Homeschool Kids Time to Think
With all of the distractions that surround our families, it’s easy to gravitate toward zoning out. Often this takes the form of electronics, television, or gaming. But, do these things afford your homeschool kids time to think? Let’s explore ways we can encourage directing our children toward deeper thinking, and see what benefits that reaps. […]
Celebrate the Stars and Stripes
Flag Day is celebrated annually on June 14 in the United States. This day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777. One of the most recognizable symbols in the world, the American flag symbolizes freedom and liberty, and it has been flown by Americans since […]
Creation Summer Camp
Creation Summer Camp Just thinking about summer creation camp brings a smile to my face. I never attended one as a child, but I sure put in my time at many church summer camp events. What I found was the children had a blast, the parents were happy with the faith-based content and safe environment […]
June Ultimate Checklists and Planning Resources
June is a time where school has mostly ended, or is winding down to be a lighter more relaxed load. Now it begins the time for summer planning. Whether you school year round or take a full summer off for school, there is still a lot of summer fun to be had. Summer time is […]
Bible History – Why It Matters
Bible History ~ by Crystal Niehoff When it comes to Bible history, some people might ask, “Why does it matter?” After all, the Bible is a religious book, not a history book, right? If you take a closer look at the Bible, you will see that it is actually one of the most accurate historical […]
May Planning and Ultimate Checklists Freebie
Other than the holidays, May is usually one of the busiest months in the year for homeschooling families. This is where planning and thinking ahead come in very handy, because there is so much to do. Our ultimate checklists and planning sheets for the month of May will be a huge help. May is full […]
Ultimate Checklists for April Freebie
Happy April! Can you believe April is here already? April is full of fun activities and a special holiday for Christians. It is when we celebrate Easter. There are lots of thing to talk about with your family and Easter activities to plan. Our Ultimate Checklists for April can help you out greatly with planning […]
Help! I Don’t Want to Homeschool Anymore! Dealing with Homeschool Burnout
It happens to the best of us; homeschool burnout. We grow weary of homeschooling and we’re ready to throw in the towel. Rather than giving up, let’s look at how we got to this state and what actions we can take to get out of homeschool overwhelm. What Homeschool Burnout Looks Like Think back to […]
Ultimate Checklists – March Freebie
Can you believe that March is already here? I am blown away how quickly the seasons change. It seems like we were just planning for Christmas, and now here we are almost into the spring season. March is full of so many busy activities, as well as fun opportunities for your family. There are tax […]
