
How to Use Webster’s Spelling Book
by Mairead Barnhizer | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog
Here is a video to help you learn how to pronounce the syllables found in Noah Webster's <em>American Spelling Book,</em> published in 1824. This method is used in our <a href="https://foundationspress.com/product/word-power/" target="_blank"...

Shortcut to Cursive, by Don Potter
by Mairead Barnhizer | Aug 25, 2022 | Blog, Reading
We are thankful to the generosity of Mr. Don Potter, who has given us the following bonus, "Shortcut to Cursive": Download "Shortcut to Cursive" We recommend this short set of lessons for any student who comes into Word Power from 2nd to 12th grades but has never...

VIDEO: The Basics of Housekeeping
by Anne Elliott | Aug 11, 2022 | 2022 Conference
In this session, Anne gives a bunch of practical tips for keeping your house clean while managing everything else on your plate. https://youtu.be/IVb9_Ww7gt8 Resources: Download the Handout Task software from Nozbe Passover Preparation from Christine Miller UPDATE:...

VIDEO: The Basics of Meal Prep
by Anne Elliott | Aug 11, 2022 | 2022 Conference
In this session, Anne looks at how the Bible defines food and then lists 10 steps for getting healthy food on the table. https://youtu.be/6sz0HfNbnFQ Resources: Download the Handout Learn more about the flood at http://www.creationscience.com/onlinebook. How God...

VIDEO: The Basics of Finances
by Anne Elliott | Aug 11, 2022 | 2022 Conference
In this session, Anne explains how the world's economy got so bad and how following the Torah can bring blessing. She'll list the things that we should teach our children about finances. https://youtu.be/PmksHelcBg0 Resources: Download the Handout Read the book of...

VIDEO: The Basics of a Good Work Ethic
by Anne Elliott | Aug 10, 2022 | 2022 Conference
In this session, Anne explains why God made work and how the adversary wants to lie to us about our purpose. She explains how to practice His truth in all the work we do each day. https://youtu.be/QE-qZU9lU8s Resources: Download the Handout “Battling Lies with Truth,”...

VIDEO: The Basics of Hebrew and Language Learning
by Anne Elliott | Aug 10, 2022 | 2022 Conference
In this session, Anne covers the steps to learning a new language, such as Hebrew, with lots and lots of resources to help you out. DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 10 -- 2:00 PM Eastern https://youtu.be/HLKVIbPJUwo Resources: Download the Handout Join our Hebrew...

VIDEO: The Basics of Teaching Time Management
by Anne Elliott | Aug 10, 2022 | 2022 Conference
In this session, Anne shares what the Bible says about using time wisely and setting up a practical daily routine. https://youtu.be/1JwWwMfs1iA Resources: Download the Handout Science behind time How many days have you been alive? Learn what the moon is doing in...

VIDEO: Getting Started in Homeschooling
by Anne Elliott | Aug 9, 2022 | 2022 Conference
In this session, Anne walks both new homeschoolers and veterans through 10 steps to get the new school year started out right. https://youtu.be/hjidA7MR6TE Resources: Download the Handout Printer Recommendations A List of School Supplies Math Manipulatives Planning...

VIDEO: The Basics of Assessment
by Anne Elliott | Aug 9, 2022 | 2022 Conference
In this session, Anne will teach you how to give grades to your homeschool children. She talks about why tests are important, and she'll show you how to put together a portfolio. Finally, she'll help you place your children in the correct grade level in...
Different Calendars, Torah Portions, and Unity — Oh my! 😆
by Anne Elliott | Mar 20, 2024 | Blog, News & Announcements, Theology
Shalom! I wanted to write to you and let you know that I updated the Torah-portions schedule on the Homeschooling Torah website yesterday. As stated in our Homeschooling Torah Doctrinal Statement, we follow the Aviv and Sighted-Moon Calendar to celebrate the biblical...
Using a Hundreds Chart
by Anne Elliott | Feb 4, 2024 | Blog, Math
A Hundreds Chart is one of the best charts to have in your house. You can certainly make your own, or you can download a free Hundreds Chart here. We recommend using a Hundreds Chart almost daily with your children, especially around ages 4 to 9. Use plenty of...
Setting a Course for Your Student’s Future: Interests, Aptitudes, and Spiritual Gifts
by Mairead Barnhizer | Jan 1, 2024 | Blog, High School
Thank you for attending the free High School Toolbox from Home Educators Association of Virginia. I hope you learned a lot about how to set a course for your student's future by considering all of his or her aptitudes, interests, and spiritual gifts. The purpose of...
Attention, Michigan — New Homeschool Legislation Being Proposed
by Mairead Barnhizer | Dec 7, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
We received word last night that there is some dangerous new legislation about to be pushed in Michigan. Sure enough, an email from the Home School Legal Defense Association said the same thing. HSLDA wrote: We are asking all our members and friends to take prompt...
What is our “Hear, Learn, Keep, Do” Method?
by Anne Elliott | Aug 3, 2023 | Blog, Our Philosophy & Methods
When YHWH wants to teach mankind something, He follows a very specific method that I can copy in my homeschooling. For instance, let's look at how YHWH teaches all mankind about His "invisible qualities, his eternal power, and divine nature": "For the wrath of God is...
2023 Homeschool Family Conference
by Anne Elliott | Aug 2, 2023 | 2023 Conference, Blog, Homeschool Family Conferences
Our 10th Anniversary Homeschool Family Conference was August 7-8, 2023, and our theme was “Plants Grown Up.” We shared ways to plant seeds of faith in our children and to teach effectively so that we can see good fruit. Everyone is now able to watch the conference for...




