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The Bible tells the story of God’s interactions with his people and his plan to send a Savior. Its accounts tell of real people who lived and died. Jesus stepped into the world as a real man. In other words, the Bible is history, and it deserves a place in your homeschool as such. Here […]

For public school kids, standardized testing is a fact of life. In many states, homeschool students need to take these exams, too. It’s a good idea to know your state’s homeschool testing requirements so that you can properly prepare your students. 1. Know Your State’s Rules More than 20 states include testing guidelines in their […]

One of the most rewarding parts of homeschooling is getting to see your children grow in their faith. Parents can encourage their children through regular times of prayer and Bible study. Not only does this benefit students individually, but the family as a whole. If you’re new to teaching bible studies, I suggest starting with […]

Utilizing digital curriculums can bring an exciting, 21st-century element to homeschooling, but most parents don’t want their kids staring at a screen all day long. When you’ve got your basics happening online, the best way to keep your kids on their educational toes is by incorporating hands-on learning activities into your school day. Kinesthetic learners thrive when […]

As homeschool parents, we want our children to read books at the just-right level to foster a love for reading and learning. Books that don’t challenge or excite them can dampen their passion for reading, as can texts written above their reading ability. Fortunately, when your child takes a Power Challenge, it enables LightSail to […]

One of the benefits of homeschooling is the ability to deep-dive into intriguing topics. Rather than just reading one chapter of text on a subject in a textbook, homeschoolers can devote time to truly understanding a topic and approaching it from many different angles. For example, instead of just reading a little bit about weather, […]

Many homeschoolers list the ability to guide character education as a top reason for homeschooling, and one of the easiest ways to help kids build character is by reading great books designed to do so. The good news is there are plenty of books that fit this description to be found! Whether you go to […]

Sight words are some of the first words that emergent readers begin to grasp, although they don’t always come easily at first. Regular practice is the key to making sight words less tricky and more fun. Here are a few ways you can help your early reader master them. 1. Flash cards It’s not a […]

At some point, every student will be asked to memorize something for an assignment – a list, names, important dates, locations, poetry selections, important speeches, science terminology. The possibilities are endless. For certain homeschool styles, such as the Classical style, memorization is considered an integral part of learning, and there are dozens of recommended lists […]