Character Training
On a recent survey, I asked you what topics you'd like to hear more of. More than 75% of you wanted to hear about how to teach good character to children. One mom put it so well when she said, "I want to know how to practically apply God's word in today's world." I've...
Celebrating Purim
Purim is not one of the seven annual feasts commanded by YHWH in Leviticus or in the Torah. In the time of Esther, the Jews made a custom for themselves to celebrate a two-day feast commemorating their victory over their enemies; they called this feast Purim and...
Ideas for Hanukkah Celebrations
Although we realize that not all of our homeschooling families celebrate Hanukkah, nor do we believe that it is a commanded celebration (from Leviticus 23), we also feel that there is historical value in remembering what YHWH did for the nation of Israel during the...
A Practical Look at Scheduling
This post was originally written Summer 2015. Each year of my life bring unique circumstances. My oldest son is 19, and we've been officially homeschooling since the fall of 2001. In that time, we've lived in 9 houses in 6 states, and now we have seven children, all...
Secrets to Joy
As homeschoolers, sometimes life doesn't feel very joyful, even though the sentimental picture of a joyful day with our children is what we are usually picturing when we first imagine ourselves as homeschoolers. Then reality hits. Usually, the joy is gone. I decided...
Checklist of Ideas and Fun Traditions for Sukkot
In this little post, I want to give you some simple ideas for celebrating Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) with your family at home. Many people choose to gather with other believers for the week, camping together or staying at conference centers. Others have local...
Gift Giving during the Feasts
Someone recently asked, My family (extended...parents) are not thrilled (to say the least) that we will not be celebrating Christmas this year. I know this kind of conflict is common among new Torah observers. Our children are aware we will not be celebrating...
Activities for the Day of Atonement
Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the most set-apart Sabbath of the year. It is a day in which we are to do no work, and we are command to afflict ourselves. Some people feel that this word means to fast (abstain from food), while others see the word as meaning...
Yom T’ruah (Day of Shouting or Trumpets)
What Scripture Says Grab a notebook and read each verse together with your family. What does the Bible say about this day and how to celebrate? What important future events are prophesied to happen on this day? Leviticus 23:23-25 Numbers 10:1-10 Numbers 29:1-6 Psalm...
Our Views on the Trinity
Question: "I have read your doctrinal page and seen your statement that the Holy Spirit is a person. Can you explain your view a little further?" Kraig's Answer: I want to first start by saying that any try by man to fully understand God is foolish and extremely...
How to Teach History
<< Back to 2023 Homeschool Family Conference Schedule Session 21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBHx6OLZVgE DESCRIPTION: In this session, Anne explains why teaching history in your homeschool is so important and what topics you'll want to include. She also...
How to Teach Science
<< Back to 2023 Homeschool Family Conference Schedule Session 22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvjW93wc2K8 DESCRIPTION: In this session, Anne shares how to teach science from the Bible during the early years, middle years, and high school. She explains the...
Notebooking Made Easy
<< Back to 2023 Homeschool Family Conference Schedule Session 23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VLnZi4_B2Q DESCRIPTION: In this session, Anne shares 5 ways to make notebooking easy in your homeschool. She also shares why notebooking is so effective, and she...
How to Teach Language Arts
<< Back to 2023 Homeschool Family Conference Schedule Session 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7NKRvh0hUY DESCRIPTION: In this session, Anne shares how to teach a child to read, plus ways to teach spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. She includes...
How to Teach Math
<< Back to 2023 Homeschool Family Conference Schedule Session 25 https://youtu.be/FnBc4kCG9Jc DESCRIPTION: Why do we want our homeschool children to excel in math? In this session, Anne tells why and explains helpful tips for teaching math, including how to use...
How to Teach High School
<< Back to 2023 Homeschool Family Conference Schedule Session 26 https://youtu.be/OLk9buD1MtY DESCRIPTION: In this session, Anne lists important things all high-school students need to know. She gives advice for teaching various high-school subjects, as well as...