My Mahayla is a junior now. (Where does the time go?) Being homeschooled with a Charlotte Mason style education her whole school career has not only taught her loads and loads of real knowledge, but given her a passion for learning. She especially loves history, literature and horses/farming. Homeschooling High School and Following a Student’s…
(I received this course for free in exchange for an honest review, and I was compensated for my time. This post contains affiliate links.) Don’t Be Afraid of High School Writing I have a secret to share. I hate to teach writing. Yep, really. I like when my children are good writers, but I don’t…
There is so much goodness to learn about during a modern history study. We loved our living literature-based approach. This post contains affiliate links. Modern History For us, modern history goes from 1860 to the present. That’s a lot of territory with a lot of happenings to cover in one school year! Here’s our plan…
(I received the materials listed below in exchange for an honest review. There are also affiliate links within this post.) From Start to Finish We have followed chronological four-year cycles of history from day one. Even though we’ve read tons of living literature, made timelines, completed unit studies for each era, and more, I’ve always wondered…
(This post contains affiliate links.) High School American Lit I love meeting the particular needs and interests of my children in our homeschool studies. Once my children reach high school, the same philosophy applies. Thus, the reason I’m pulling bits and pieces of various American Literature courses and adding some of my own choices in…
(I received a preview copy of Philosophy Adventure: Pre-Socratics in exchange for my honest review.) Christian Philosophy: Isn’t That An Oxymoron? For most of us who studied philosophy in high school or college, yes, our classes were anything but Christian. Misleading, worldly, tempting, humanistic and me-centered are just a few of the words I would…
(This post contains affiliate links.) I love homeschooling! Even as we dive deeper into high school, I can honestly say that it only gets better and better. Real learning, subjects that inspire my children’s passions and pointing the way to the One all make homeschooling precious. What do 11th, 8th and 1st look like at…
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Why I’m not posting much… And this isn’t the half of it! Summer break doesn’t mean our homeschool stops spinning. Learning time is different, family time is relaxed and fun, and we’re making memories! Ah, summer. I hope you’re enjoying your family and taking at least some time off for a summer break!
 Do You Know Everything There is to Know? Me either. Far from it, actually. When we first began homeschooling, one of the questions/comments I heard more often than most was, “How are you going to teach your children everything they need to know? I would really want a professional teaching my children – especially as…
What could we possibly find during one simple walk around a small pond? Enough to keep us busy for over an hour! My big kids were busy with other commitments not too long ago, so hubby and I set off on a nature walk with our 6 year old, Eli. I love taking nature walks…
(This post contains affiliate links and links to my business, Shining Dawn Books.) Is Homeschooling High School Science Intimidating? Yes, it can be. I’ve found so many wonderful resources to make it easier, though! Apologia We now have two years under our belt using Exploring Creation with Biology and Exploring Creation With Chemistry from Apologia. …