“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is
old he will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6).
For all parents interested in equipping their children, we are pleased to offer
many recently published articles about relevant education subjects, several
free resources, lots of inspiration, and much heartfelt encouragement. Take a look
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an introduction to the great variety of styles of education used around the world,
some real science resources, and words of wisdom from veteran homeschoolers.
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Category Summaries
Whether you’ve chosen home schooling, Christian school, or public school for your children, the ultimate responsibility for your children’s education lies with you—their parents. The Parents’ Corner exists to encourage and equip you whether you’re homeschooling full-time or supplementing your child’s education with biblical resources at home. Welcome aboard! We are sure you will have lots of questions,
such as:
- Can I do this?
- Am I crazy to even think about doing this?
- Will my children succeed academically and be able to compete in the job market if
we educate them at home?
- Who can help me decide which curriculum to use? For that matter, what curricula
are available?
- How much does it cost to homeschool?
- If I homeschool, can I still work full-time?
- Are there support groups in my community?
- How can I know for sure which education option is the absolute best choice for our family?
- How can I excite my kids about being involved in their education?
We’ve gathered the information on this site to help answer these questions and more. We encourage you, no matter what educational choice is right for your family, to thoroughly review this information from veteran homeschoolers and families who
want to help you succeed. We’re applauding your courage, and we want to offer
help as you educate your children successfully, with joy!
Begin exploring the categories found on this page which provide in-depth information about educating your children!
Please note that while this area of the site was originally designed with homeschooling families in mind, and occasionally content will reflect this emphasis, all families will find useful resources to help them and their children.
All parents need a special dose of encouragement
now and then—and let’s make that a godly one! You’ll be delighted
by the wisdom, strength, and inspiration provided by the following articles and
their amazing authors. Don your buoyant shoes and bounce back to a joyful life with
the help of these likeminded homeschool parents who’ve been there. You’ll
even find a medicinal dose of laughter hidden in there! “Finally,
my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might!”
(Ephesians 6:10)
Do your good intentions regarding your children's education sometimes fall through the cracks?
Do you find yourself sluggishly off track and in need of fuel? It's important to be intentional about your children's education. What did you want to do with the kids this year? What are
your priorities? Do you want more quality family time? Discover
how to stay the course with fresh ideas and get recharged in the Lord’s strength.
If you decide to homeschool, inevitably the question pops up: “So, what about socialization?”
Almost all
conscientious parents worry about socialization to some degree. The information in the following articles may change your thinking about this issue. Is it really even a problem? Squelch your doubts, build your confidence,
and learn how to answer even the toughest critics—including yourself! This
is a collection of personal success stories, examples, research, ideas, and reassurance
that your child is indeed being socialized in the best way possible, according to
God’s standards.
How many moms like to teach mathematics? How many kids like to learn it? Is there
a mathematics hater in your family? How often do you skip it for some other
special activity? A bit too often? Don’t give up yet! Learn how to survive the mathematics
wars! Be encouraged to stay the course, and learn how to make mathematics interesting,
learnable, and maybe even fun!
God communicates with us through His written Word, the Bible. That says something
about the importance of teaching our children good communication and writing skills!
But teaching writing is one of the greatest challenges in homeschooling for some
parents. Many students approaching the high school years haven’t had
much practice in this area. Do we even know what constitutes good writing much less
know how to teach it? What about the struggling reluctant writer? What can you do?
How can you make writing fun for your student? Would you like to instill in your child a love
for the written word and the Word of God? Find out the dos and don’ts from
the experts, and get your students on a path to writing for God’s glory!
Learning to read is one of the most important skills your child will have to grasp
and conquer. Why is it that some kids seem to pick it up by osmosis, yet others
continually struggle? Many parents could use encouragement in this
area, and they really need to understand more about the nature of reading difficulties,
how to approach the problem, and how to work with and encourage their child in the
process. Even if you have a 12-year-old who still can’t read, there’s
help to be had! Enjoy reading with your kids and instill a love for great books
in their hearts!
Language arts can be a challenging area for some who are trying to teach our
children the “basics” of the English language. Don’t despair;
there are fabulous resources available to equip you to do an excellent job. Included
in this section are just a few ideas about the very best way to nurture your child’s
language development.
Are your children naturally good spellers? If so, consider yourself blessed! Spelling
is an important skill to master, and many students need extra help with this skill.
Could you use some ideas and assistance to teach these spelling skills effectively?
You and your children will benefit from the information you’ll find here
at “Parents’ Corner”.
Do your kids enjoy opportunities to write independently? Encourage them to write
poetry! It might provide just the spark needed to begin a fun, new, writing adventure!
Take a look at our “how to” article about haiku, and then pull out your
pen and paper and give it a try!
Are your children reading and studying about real science this year? Where
should your investigation begin? Is the study of creation scientific or historical?
What is the evidence behind the creation vs. evolution conflict? How can we learn
to refute falsehoods and present truth in a thorough, persuasive manner? Is it important
to even study science? Why? What potential does a scientist have to bring glory
to God? How can you introduce your students to God’s amazing creation in a
way that will compel them to learn more?
If these are the types of questions you find yourself asking, take a closer look
at these important issues. Become informed about the controversy and the arguments,
not for the sake of argument but for the sake of giving your children an education
whose foundation is truth, not conjecture. Let’s learn some real science and
be enlightened to the truth—the whole truth!
With the exponential growth of homeschooling around the world, more parents of children
with special learning needs are choosing to provide home-based instruction. Parents
are discovering that homeschooling allows them to provide their child with a completely
individualized education that caters to his physical or intellectual needs, allows
plenty of time for hands-on learning and life skills instruction, and offers the
child the opportunity to thrive. There is much support available through resources
from parents and professionals who work with special needs children. If you are
parenting a challenging child, you’ll want to discover the sometimes hidden
blessings that are to be found and confront the many trying obstacles with Godly
counsel.
When does homeschooling your children actually start? Is it during the preschool
years, or does it really begin at birth? What should you be concerned about when
nurturing your little ones during this time? Are you making a sure path toward successful
learning in the later years? How can you help with their language development?
The preschool years are important years! The answers to these and other questions
will be addressed here at “Parents’ Corner on CREATION.com”.
If you are like many parents, you have concerns and questions about
upper-level courses and how you are going to make it all work for your family. You
may wonder about things like grades, transcripts, and diplomas. If you homeschool, will your student
get into college or find a good job? As caring parents you need answers—the
right answers—with ideas on how to encourage and equip your high schoolers
toward their God-given purpose in life! Make your journey through the high school
years a wonderful success with the help of the many authors featured in this list!
Would you like your child to really relate to and learn from his subject matter?
Homeschooling parents everywhere are enthusiastically applying this 18th century
educator’s excellent approach to learning with their children: Exploring God’s
creation through nature study; utilizing copywork and dictation exercises; creating
topic notebooks; providing short lessons; instilling good habits; including fun,
useful hobbies; studying the arts; enjoying real living books—these are but
a slice in the pie of what a delicious Charlotte Mason philosophy of education may
include! You’ll be encouraged to pursue a course of real learning (and thinking)
with your children by means of joy, freedom, and beauty—Charlotte Mason style!
Have your children lost their “love for learning”? Do you want them
to enjoy a quality education reading and learning from great living books (including
history) even through grade 12? Educators are returning to classical education (a
time-honored educational theory of the past) as modern educational methods continue
to produce high school graduates who are sometimes illiterate, lacking in critical
thinking skills, and morally bankrupt. If this sounds enticing to you, and a Christian
worldview and learning virtue and wisdom are important, you’ll want to take
a closer look at the lost tools of learning and discover more about a Christian
classical education.
Do you want to really enjoy learning with your children? Unit studies are an effective
learning tool which could be a fun change for your homeschool! Whether hands-on,
literature-based, or topic-specific, you’ll want to find out more about these
integrated studies. Do you want to supplement your curriculum choices with different
methods and fun activities? Are you trying to build your own curriculum at little
or no cost? Unit studies are a popular homeschooling choice! Make whatever you are
studying come alive—discover unit studies!
Are you curious about
what’s happening in the homeschooling/education area elsewhere in the world?
What’s the big picture internationally? Would you like to read cross-cultural
stories of how other faraway homeschooling families are making homeschooling work
for them? Delve into these articles and glean the remarkable highlights of homeschooling
from these international authors!
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