Christmas is a season filled with joy, love, and togetherness, but for Christians, it holds an even deeper meaning. Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Christmas isn’t just about festive lights, gift-giving, and holiday cheer; it’s a time to reflect on faith, hope, and the enduring love of God. At […]
This time of year, we get together with family and friends, eat lots of good food, enjoy a time of fellowship, and reflect on all the things we are thankful for in our lives. It is so easy to think of all that God has given us and done for us. When we give thanks, […]
When I think of fall time, I think of cooler weather, the changing colors of the trees, comfy sweaters, pumpkin spice, and my favorite part of fall, which is baking delicious goodies. I love to find new recipes to try out for my family, especially if the recipe calls for pumpkin. To me, there is […]
As we embark on a new school year filled with seemingly endless possibilities and opportunities, I want to encourage you in your role as educators, nurturers, and sons and daughters of Christ. The journey of homeschooling is not merely about academics but about cultivating hearts, minds, and souls in alignment with God’s purpose and plan […]
As Christian homeschool educators, we have a profound responsibility to guide our children not just academically, but spiritually. In a world where truth is often seen as relative and constantly changing, it is crucial to anchor our teaching in the unchanging truth of God’s Word. Jesus declared, “I am the way, the truth, and the […]
Summer is upon us, the curriculum has been stored, the swimsuits have come out of hiding, and perhaps you’re anticipating some travel and vacationing! If so, I have a tip to make clothes-packing simpler: enter the packing cubes! If you haven’t tried packing cubes before, I highly recommend them. As a mom who values simplicity, […]
Everyone loves a good list of things to get rid of… oh just me? Well, I love a good list of things to simplify and remove in order to have some breathing room in my spaces. I’ve done this in our home, becoming somewhat of a minimalist. That may or may not be your thing, but I […]
Laundry. I may be one of the lonely few who enjoy laundry (kind of), but it may be because of the simple systems we’ve implemented to stay on top of laundry with our family of six. Maybe a strategy or two will resonate with you also. Declutter This is a crucial first step. If you […]
As a long time homeschooler with 20+ years of experience teaching kids with dyslexia, here are 10 truths I want you to be aware of...
Happy Fall! We’re still early in a new school year. Let’s chat about coaching your children to build healthy life habits. This will bless both your children and your homeschooling! Go ahead and pick one habit that you want to pass on to your child. It can be anything: kitchen chores, math facts, making one’s […]
Five Characteristics of Biblical Discipline The Necessity of Discipline To deter destruction (Heb. 12:4) – Discipline is discipleship! The Means of Discipline: Actions and words (Heb. 12:5) The Motive in Discipline: To express love (Heb.12 :6-8) The Goal of Discipline: To teach obedience (Heb. 12:9) The Result of Discipline Short term pain= Long term gain! […]
CHEA does not support the Educational Savings Account Initiative as put forth by California School Choice due to the threat it poses to private homeschooling freedoms. CHEA is aware of the Educational Savings Account Ballot Initiative currently circulating petitions. In keeping with our mission to promote private Christian home education and to protect parents’ rights […]
There are three seasons of homeschooling for each child. The earliest season is when your child begins kindergarten and ends their fifth grade. Next, there is the middle school season where your child may be gifted and is zooming ahead in some or all areas, or your child may be a late bloomer and needs […]
When my son Jack was seventeen, he found himself in a job he loved. But although he was doing something he was gifted at and something that interested him immensely, it was hard. He was the youngest person on the team and sometimes was not listened to. He was the least experienced at work. It […]
There is also an AMAZING podcast called “read aloud revival” by Sarah McKenzie. She is a Christian homeschool mama and an incredible resource! And these are a few things I’ve learned: Have snacks. Haha! They will sit longer with food present. Most of the time they won’t just sit quietly. My son is 5 and […]
If parents want to provide the best form of education to their children, they must research the educational findings toward that end. To do otherwise would be like showing up with a tennis racket to be on the swim team. But, of course, the beautifully crafted tennis racket would not be sufficient to participate on […]
