Laugh and learn with Jim Bentley as he shares lessons God has taught him in almost half a century […]

At this time of year, many parents are thinking about how to assess their children’s progress. The first step is […]

In an earlier article, Finding the Gift in Your Child, I mentioned that when we were first considering home education, […]

NOTE: The sale is While Supplies Last, but the products are still great kitchen helpers, so I’m leaving the basics […]

Some days I’m hungry for that chicken pot pie flavor but may not want the crust for one reason or […]

Homeschooling isn’t always fun and games and giggles; sometimes it is just downright difficult—especially if the student isn’t particularly thrilled […]

“Aaand … we’re off! … like a dirty shirt!” This is how every road trip begins for our family. Well, […]

I’m participating in a challenge to comment on 30 Days of Gratitude. You know the sort: It makes its rounds […]

It’s that time again for my ADD self to organize my brain/days in a paper planner. I’ve tried digital — […]

As I’ve spoken with many of you on the phone or via email and shared with you in person at […]

(or: How do I Budget for This?) If you are considering home education, the chances are high that you are […]

Well, you thought life would be back to “normal” by now, but it’s not looking promising. Perhaps you suddenly find […]

Note: While this article is geared primarily for preschool, most of the suggestions are also applicable through the early primary […]

Q: What about socialization, and how can I be sure I’m doing a good job at it? Are there any […]

We talked earlier about how to finish this past year strong, what to do with all those papers (including the […]

Do you have an older elementary or early middle school student still struggling with reading comprehension, or maybe even with […]

My friend Stephanie over at https://unfoldinglovelyeats.com/ is always on a food adventure of some sort and inspired me to try […]

Paratha, or a layered Indian flatbread. I was inspired by my beautiful friend Stephanie over at https://unfoldinglovelyeats.com/ to try a […]

Some of our kiddos read at age four, while others didn’t read till almost eight. One of my girls had […]

30 minutes from “chicken in the freezer” and potatoes in the bag, to chicken, scalloped potatoes, and Brussels sprouts on […]

You know that all kids learn at different rates and have different strengths. But it’s still easy to get a […]

We like the Pillsbury “whomp biscuits” version of Orange Danish Rolls. Yep, the store-bought, heaven-knows-what’s-in-them version. That little can is […]

Pen pals! What a fun idea! It’s always more interesting (and motivating!) to write to someone specific, rather than to […]

An increasing number of homeschoolers are considering the question of whether to provide in-home care for aging parents or grandparents. […]

Field trips can inspire your child to study a topic, give him further insights into his current studies, or provide […]

If you know me or have read much of my material, you know I am extremely geographically challenged. I’m not […]

If you homeschooled your child through the primary grades, you may find that you initially experienced moments of self-doubt, but […]

Let’s be real … homeschooling is not a cure for all that ails our families. Life is still messy. In […]

It seems like just last week you were writing up those lesson plans for the fall, planning a few field […]

We all have probably heard the principle that it is better to give than to receive, but how do we […]

In other posts, we’ve discussed testing and assessment options. Depending on the legal requirements for homeschoolers in your state, you […]

One of the most frequent questions I get about testing is,          “Which test should I use?           Which one […]

Tonight was one of those What-Should-I-Make? nights, when I didn’t plan ahead and I was too tired to really cook. […]

For years, cooks used the Bosch Universal mixer with the original dough hook, with much success. Even after the Universal […]

(I found this in my archives from almost ten years ago and realized I need to revive this system, as […]

(While this was originally written for homeschooling families, most of the ideas are easily adaptable for any family.) Do you […]

In Part 1, we looked at the mentoring relationship in the context of a dancing relationship in which each partner […]

I was recently privileged to participate in a discussion with hundreds of homeschoolers of various ages, ethnicities, income levels, family […]

Speed Mentoring By Elizabeth Kennedy and Vicki Bentley A traditional mentoring program (such as Home Education 101) is designed to […]

Homeschool Records: Souvenirs of Your Homeschool Journey Just like your banking records, there are certain papers that are useful for […]

This is just a quickie video tutorial of the bread-making process for making sandwich bread using my Bosch Universal Plus […]

Re-entering the Workforce Homeschooling moms often wonder how they can best position themselves to re-enter the workforce after the last […]

Most of us read aloud to our little ones, but once they are able to read on their own, it’s […]

I didn’t go to kindergarten, nor did I have the benefit of a preschool program, yet I might be perceived […]

As the days get shorter and cooler, your children may spend more time indoors. You can make the most of […]

Consider Your Local Homeschool Group I’ve been part of a local homeschool support group for more than 30 years. Now […]

I’ve gotten on a sourdough English muffins kick. Do you ever do that? Make the same thing for while? Maybe […]

Why Study Civics? A parent recently shared with me that her family has been studying American history this year and […]

You may wonder, “What should I teach my child this year?” If your child is in, say, kindergarten or third […]

[This post contains affiliate links.] At the elementary and junior high levels, grades are a progress report of sorts, a […]