Christmas Book Favorites from CHEA

by Elise Hamel In the cozy glow of Christmas lights and the crisp air of anticipation, there's a special magic found in the pages of a book. This week we wanted to share some of our treasured favorites from the CHEA staff, board, and volunteers. From classic tales...

5 Unique Christmas Unit Study Ideas for Your Homeschool

by Megan Mora Fuentes Homeschooling around the holidays can be challenging. Busy schedules, special events, extra activities, and the general excitement of the season all contribute to distractions and delays. Take the opportunity to lean into that excitement and...

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Homeschool Myth-Busting: College Edition

by Penny Ross Are you afraid that private homeschooling will put your child at a disadvantage when applying for college admission? Let me assure you that it will not! All three of my children were homeschooled, kindergarten through high school graduation. Between...

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Homeschool Myth-Busting: High School Edition

by Penny Ross As grade 9 drew near for my oldest child, I was quite concerned that it would be too difficult and time-consuming to homeschool high school. I worried that I would be doing my kids a disservice by continuing to teach them myself. However, now looking...

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Praying for What’s Important

Will you join homeschool families from all across the nation in a day of prayer on Friday, November 3? A Heritage of Prayer in our Nation Prayer has great significance for us as a nation as we follow in our founding fathers’ footsteps and seek the wisdom of God when...

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10 Truths About Teaching Kids With Dyslexia

by Marianne Sunderland October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. 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: 1. Your kids will learn to read. Eventually. All kids learn to read in their...

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My Husband’s Role in Our Homeschool

by Rebecca Kocsis Many people ask me about my husband’s role in our homeschool. With five children grown and graduated, they always want to know how he contributed. He would actually tell you he played no role in our family’s homeschool, but nothing could be farther...

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Finding Order in the Chaos

by Angela Lasch As a group leader, you wear many hats. You are not just a group leader; you also care for your family, possibly still homeschool, and if you are like most homeschool leaders, your group is not your only ministry. Burnout isn’t just a possibility; it...

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9 Helpful Apps for the Homeschool Mom

by Elise Hamel If we’re being honest, our phones and devices can often be a distraction or an escape from the responsibilities of homeschooling and family life. There are many pitfalls to relying too much on technology or letting it steal our time. What if we could...

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Am I the Best Teacher for My Child?

by Dawn Spence, SPED Homeschool Am I the best teacher for my child? This is a question that I still ask myself all the time. I know it is driven by two things: guilt and fear. Guilt that I am not doing things perfectly and the fear that I never will. Well, I am right....

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