Guest post by Debra Reed, NotebookingPages.com At the end of each school year, are you finding yourself swimming through mounds of worksheets, quizzes, tests, and half-finished workbooks wondering just what to do with it all? Where does the organization begin? What do you keep? Where will you keep it? How much should you, dare I […]
High School Quick-Start Guide
“Anne, my son is in 9th grade, and he has never been homeschooled before. Our family is also quite new to Torah, and our son wishes he could do our state’s virtual-school program, but he cannot enroll for another year. In the meantime, we are hoping your curriculum will help ground him in the Scripture. […]
How to Begin to Learn Hebrew
Boker tov and welcome! Today we’re going to discuss how to begin to learn the Hebrew language. (This video is a little longer than normal, but it’s jam-packed with resources. Be sure to scroll down below the video to see all the links.) Scriptures Mentioned in the Video: Exodus 19:6 Exodus 19:7 Exodus 20:1 John 6:63 Zephaniah 3:9 […]
Why Young-Earth Creation Matters
I have naively believed for far too long that if a person regularly attends church, sings songs about how God created the world, mentions creation in prayers or liturgy, or homeschools her children, that she must therefore be a creationist. Those in the old-earth camp say they believe God created the world but that He […]
Appointments with God – Everyday Conversations with Kids about God (Part 2)
We’re in a blog series filled with ideas to get conversations started with our kids about God… Feasts God instituted special days throughout the year that serve as wonderful opportunities so we can share the love of our Messiah with our children. “Obey these instructions as a lasting ordinance for you and your descendants. When […]
2021 Homeschool Family Conference
Sponsored by Foundations Press and Homeschooling Torah Our 8th Anniversary Homeschool Family Conference was August 2-5, 2021, and our theme was “Frameworks and Structures.” The session recordings are free to all! If you were unable to attend the conference live, you can also watch them on HomeschoolingTorah’s YouTube Channel. Speakers included Kraig and Anne Elliott, […]
Community Connections
Community Connections SESSION: 12 SPEAKERS: Kraig and Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: In this session, Kraig and Anne talk about the value of having like-minded community to support your family in your homeschooling. They also share several practical ideas on what to do if you can’t find fellowship like this near you. Download the Handout We have […]
Repairing the Wall for Broken Families
Repairing the Wall for Broken Families SESSION: 11 SPEAKERS: Kraig and Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: In this session, Kraig and Anne look at the book of Isaiah to find comfort and hope for our world. We will discover how to be Torah-observant from the heart, not in action only, so that our families are revolutionized. Download […]
What a Loving Home Looks Like
What a Loving Home Looks Like SESSION: 10 SPEAKERS: Christine Miller and Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: In this session, we’re going to learn how to show love to our families, love that overflows from a heart that is loved itself. Whether we’ve always been surrounded by love, or maybe we’ve lived too long with a shortage […]
Setting Long-Term Goals in Homeschooling
Setting Long-Term Goals in Homeschooling SESSION: 9 SPEAKER: Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: In this session, we’re going to learn how to set long-range goals in seven areas of your life, and how to help your children do the same. Anne shares tips on lesson planning, setting standards for education, and preparing high-school students for college and […]
How to Teach: Part 2
How to Teach: Part 2 SESSION: 8 SPEAKER: Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: In this session, we continue to learn the seven “laws” of the teacher. For part two, we’ll learn how to build your lessons on what your student already knows, how to direct your student to be a discoverer, and how to help him check […]
How to Teach: Part 1
How to Teach: Part 1 SESSION: 7 SPEAKER: Anne Elliott DESCRIPTION: In this session and the next, we’re going to learn the seven “laws” of the teacher. For part one, we will examine what you need to know to teach, how to help your student increase his attention span and desire to learn, and how […]