You had a plan for this homeschool year. And now that you've lived with that plan for a few weeks . . . maybe something isn’t working quite the way you expected. A subject takes twice as long as it should. One child needs a different approach. The curriculum you loved on paper isn’t connecting. Or you’re simply spending too much time trying to pull everything together. You don’t necessarily need to start over. SchoolhouseTeachers.com School Boxes give you a complete curriculum starting point for each grade, PK–12, while still giving you the flexibility to adjust your homeschool for the children God has given you. When something isn’t working, change the plan, not the goal. schoolhouseteachers.com/chec…

Missionary Biographies: Shaping the Souls of God’s Servants Missionary stories are the crossroads between non-fiction and adventure, doctrine and action, obedience and sacrifice. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/45ksLhk

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Safeguarding Our Children’s Hearts Our children are being told to embrace and accept unbiblical ideas. So how do we, as parents, raise Christian kids in a secular world? (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3yTiMDs

Make History and Geography Come Alive in Your Homeschool! History is more than memorizing dates, and geography is more than finding places on a map! From exploring America’s founding principles to discovering new places and learning about the history of individual states, there are so many ways to make these subjects engaging for your children. The Old Schoolhouse® Fall History & Geography Resource Guide introduces homeschool families to resources that can help bring people, places, and the past to life. Whether you’re planning your next unit study or looking for something new to add to your lessons, you’ll find ideas worth exploring. Explore the guide: theoldschoolhouse.com/resour… #HomeschoolHistory #HomeschoolGeography #HomeschoolResources #TheOldSchoolhouse

Raising Heavenly Children in a Hellish World We all want the good guys to win. Tapping into this God-given desire for good is one of the easiest ways to talk to children about spirituality. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3KAwXzK

Prince Kaboo: The Samuel Morris Story The story of Prince Kaboo, later in life known as Samuel Morris, is nothing short of absolutely amazing and truly miraculous. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3wYT7bX

Long before homeschool influencers, there was a mother another mother trusted. She had used the reading program. She could explain how much preparation the science lessons required. She knew whether the materials worked with children of different ages. Her experience helped another family decide what to buy. That relationship runs through the entire history of homeschool advertising, and the lesson it teaches has not changed: help a parent understand how your resource will work in her home. What has changed enormously is where those conversations happen. Education companies that understand the relationship have a stronger foundation for reaching this market. Read more today at: linkedin.com/pulse/how-homes…

Test prep doesn't have to feel overwhelming! If your middle school or high school student is preparing for the ACT, SAT, AP exams, or other important tests, Shmoop offers engaging online resources designed to help students build skills and prepare with confidence. Recognized as the Homeschool Blue Ribbon Award winner for Favorite Homeschooling Resource, Shmoop combines rigorous test preparation with curriculum support and intervention for students in eighth through twelfth grade. With both video-based and written learning options, families can choose resources that work well for their students. Explore Shmoop and discover more Homeschool Blue Ribbon Award winners at theoldschoolhouse.com/homesc….

There's something special about opening a new book and getting that first look inside. Come unbox Wherever I Go with me, a beautifully illustrated retelling of Psalm 139 that reminds children of a comforting truth: God knows them, sees them, and cares for them wherever they go. I'm looking forward to spending more time with this book! Wherever I Go is from Flare Kids, an imprint of Catalyst Press.

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The Great Heist of 1971 and Why It Haunts Us Today: Fiat Money and the Hollowing of America with Debt A return to sound money will bring back the American Dream for our kids and their kids. It is time to teach our children financial principles, and raise a generation better prepared to lead. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3Vux8CZ

Lovely Lavender: Types, Uses, and More Gather your family together and give lavender a try in your garden. Here are several ideas to incorporate lavender into different subjects in your homeschool. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/4bQTSTp

Looking for a way to encourage your children to spend more time in God’s Word? One of our homeschool evaluators is getting ready to explore Daily Bible Reader 4 Kids from Towers of Light Christian Resources. This resource is designed to help children engage with Scripture and make Bible reading part of their daily routine. We’ll be sharing more after our evaluator and her family have had time to use it in their homeschool. In the meantime, take a look at Daily Bible Reader 4 Kids and see what makes this resource different.

Cultivating Children’s Gifts to Fulfill God’s Purpose Taking these steps to cultivate your child’s gifts will prove beneficial in the years to come. Watch your child experience the joy that comes with doing the work God created him to do. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3xb15Pc

Looking for meaningful ways to include the creative arts in your homeschool? Music can provide children with a creative outlet while building skills they can enjoy for years to come. But adding lessons to an already-full homeschool schedule can feel challenging. One homeschool family shares its experience with virtual piano lessons through Building Brilliant Minds and the Simply Music method, a playing-based approach that gets students playing real music from the beginning. From setting up your space for online lessons to understanding how this approach differs from traditional piano instruction, discover what this family learned and what parents may want to consider when adding piano to their homeschool. Read "Creative Arts Education for Homeschoolers: Piano, Art, and Architecture" to explore another way to bring creative learning home. schoolhousereviewcrew.com/cr…

After using Geology for Kids Online from Northwest Treasures, we can definitely see why homeschool families enjoy this course! The lessons made geology approachable and engaging while presenting earth science through a Biblical worldview. The combination of videos, science concepts, and creation-based teaching helped keep learning interesting and easy to follow. Great for homeschool students who enjoy: 🪨 Rocks & minerals 🦴 Fossils 🌎 Earth science 📚 Independent learning If you're searching for a Christian geology curriculum for grades 4–8, this course is worth a look.

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Homeschooling Finds Homeschooling Finds offers reviews and evaluations on books for parents, a book series for kids, a documentary, and a full math curriculum—good finds for your homeschooling family life! (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/4efyjNT

It’s a Small World After All Learning another language will help your child’s memory, future career prospects, travel plans, creativity, and English skills. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3VhAwzH