Blog, Organization, Our Philosophy & Methods
When I started planning to homeschool in the mid-90s, I would order paper catalogs in the mail and use sticky notes to remember all the amazing resources I wanted to use. Now almost all of my homeschooling is digital! From my Kindle to my smart phone, I love using...
Blog, Parenting
Sometimes we mothers spend all our time figuring out which curriculum we should purchase for our children, or how to make lesson plans for the coming year, and we completely forget that we as teachers also need to grow and learn. Here are 10 ways that you can...
Blog, Organization, Time Management
Food preparation and housework are major reasons why many of us homeschoolers feel that we just can’t get everything in a day done — and school, too! So what’s to be done about it? I’ve been scratching my head about what to say, because I hope...
Blog, Parenting
Some time ago on my blog, I posted an article on how and why God disciplines me. One thing I learned is that God is trying to teach me to listen to Him. This got me thinking. How can I teach my own children to listen to me? The Bible makes it very clear that my...
Blog, Parenting
February 7, 2015 We’ve been growing bean seeds in ziplock bags on our window sill, part of a science experiment for our home school. I’ve loved watching those little guys grow every day. For a few days, nothing at all happened. Then, almost like magic,...
Biblical Holidays, Blog, Special Needs
Parents of children with special needs have unique challenges to overcome during the biblical feast days. Even the weekly sabbath can be difficult for a child with autism, aspergers, ADHD, or other special needs. Let’s talk about how to help your child cope with...
Blog, Organization, Time Management
I have noticed that I tend to skip some subjects or assignments that I don’t like. Subjects that sometimes get skipped in my home: Phonics — not bothering to review sounds and letters learned in previous lessons. Bible and History — not bothering to...
2017 Conference, Bible, Blog, Interviews, Videos
Conference Schedule | Sponsor Page | Goodie Bag | FAQs SPEAKER: Christine Miller DESCRIPTION: In this master class, Christine Miller will explain how to use the teaching tools of Scripture as you study the Bible for your own growth or for teaching your children and...
Blog, Notebooking, Our Philosophy & Methods
What Is Notebooking? Notebooking is a journal of what your students are learning each day. As you read aloud and discuss (from both Scripture and books), your students make a record of their learning. The journaling happens on paper — anything from simple...
Blog, Parenting, Preschool
Anne, I have heard you talk about keeping your kids with you at all times when they are young. Can you please share a full day as to what this looks like? I feel I have a different understanding than what you are talking about and want to understand so I can use with...
2017 Conference, High School, Interviews, Theology, Videos
Conference Schedule | Sponsor Page | Goodie Bag | FAQs DESCRIPTION: This session will be look at what the Scriptures say about the return of God’s people back to the land of Israel, examining how we can prepare our families and our children. SPEAKER: Al...
2017 Conference, Blog, Our Philosophy & Methods, Parenting, Theology, Videos
Conference Schedule | Sponsor Page | Goodie Bag | FAQs SPEAKER: Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: As we start to wrap up the conference, we’ll take a look at the advice Scripture gives to parents, to prevent our homeschools from taking a secular humanist position....
2017 Conference, Blog, Special Needs, Teaching Multiple Ages, Videos
Conference Schedule | Sponsor Page | Goodie Bag | FAQs SPEAKER: Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: In this live webinar, we’ll talk about the special challenges faced when your children are gifted and advanced beyond their peers, or when they have special learning needs....
2017 Conference, Blog, High School, Interviews, Videos
Conference Schedule | Sponsor Page | Goodie Bag | FAQs Welcome to Session 9 (Tuesday, August 9, 7 pm Eastern). You can join this webinar by clicking here. 🙂 Note: The webinar will open in a new tab. You may also keep this tab open, and participate in the live chat...
2017 Conference, Blog, Organization, Videos
Conference Schedule | Sponsor Page | Goodie Bag | FAQs SPEAKERS: Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: In this session, we’ll talk about how to set up a school room and get organized, so that more learning can take place (and less stress!) We’ll show real homeschool...
2017 Conference, Blog, Organization, Time Management, Using HomeschoolingTorah, Videos
Conference Schedule | Sponsor Page | Goodie Bag | FAQs SPEAKER: Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: In this live webinar, Anne Elliott will give advice to first-time homeschoolers, including answering objections and doubts, meeting state requirements, discovering learning...
2017 Conference, Blog, Organization, Time Management, Using HomeschoolingTorah, Videos
Conference Schedule | Sponsor Page | Goodie Bag | FAQs SPEAKER: Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: We’ll take a look at the providence of God and His plan for your time, with practical ideas for planning your school calendar, choosing school subjects, teaching school...
2017 Conference, Blog, Marriage, Parenting, Videos
Conference Schedule | Sponsor Page | Goodie Bag | FAQs Welcome! Scroll down to view the video! SPEAKERS: Kraig and Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: In this live video, we sit down together and have a good time reminiscing about the 25 years we’ve been together and all...
2017 Conference, Blog, Parenting, Videos
Conference Schedule | Sponsor Page | Goodie Bag | FAQs Welcome to Session 2 (Sunday, August 6, 3 pm Eastern). Simply click the video to start watching! SPEAKER: Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: Here is advice on what to do if you started late or when you didn’t do...
2017 Conference, Blog, Parenting, Videos
Conference Schedule | Sponsor Page | Goodie Bag | FAQs Welcome to Session 1 (Monday, August 6, 1 pm Eastern). SPEAKER: Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: This session will be an introduction to parenting from the Word of God, which is our blueprint for building a godly family....