Trying To Decide

Making the decision to homeschool is not always easy. It can take weeks or months of thought and prayer. For others, it is not so hard. In fact, for some of you, homeschooling seems like a natural part of child rearing. Whatever prompted you to think about homeschooling, here are some helpful resources as you make this decision.

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Considering The Decision

Considering The Biblical Admonitions Your first consideration should be "What does the Bible say about child training and education?" To summarize, the Bible says children do not belong to the...

Why Am I Doing This? Thinking About Homeschooling

Writing Your Philosophy of EducationUnderstanding why you want to teach your children is an important part of the homeschool decision. The answer to the question “Why?” is your philosophy of home...

What is the Definition of a Homeschooler? By Fiona Pudewa

If I were to describe my life as a homeschooler in one word, I would say chaotic. Fortunately, I can’t describe it in one word without thinking what an oxymoronic crime that would be, so I’m afraid...

Why Families Homeschool

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California families choose to homeschool for a variety of reasons: academic, social, and religious. Whatever the reason, parents are qualified, and the best teachers for their own children. CHEA has resources and support to help you with the decision and as you start on your new educational journey with your family.

Our homeschooling adventure can be compared to building a temple for God. We are the living stones, which God is using to build His Body, the church, and we have been entrusted by God Himself to raise up a new generation for Him. We are no less than co-laborers with God! Picture this temple, built by and for God, with three elements: the foundation, the walls, and the roof.

Raising Godly Children

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Protecting School Time by Theresa Moore

As Homeschooling Moms it's easy to get distracted by housework, phone calls and errands. But our children's education needs to be a priority for us if we want them to succeed academically. As we...

Goals of Spiritual Development By Susan Lemons

An important part of any successful homeschool is relationship. As Christians, helping our children develop a personal relationship with God is our most important goal. This should be reflected in...

Why Am I Doing This? Thinking About Homeschooling

Writing Your Philosophy of EducationUnderstanding why you want to teach your children is an important part of the homeschool decision. The answer to the question “Why?” is your philosophy of home...

Leaving Time for Catch-Up By Sharon Collard

One of the things that drains me the most is being rushed or not having enough time to complete whatever it is we're doing. Knowing this about myself, I decided, several years ago, to schedule in...

What is True Education? By JulieBeth Lamb

What is real education? Well, the Noah Webster's 1828 American dictionary of the English language says it is the bringing up, as of a child. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and...

Getting Experience…Gaining Confidence By Debe Haller

The Lord has a lesson plan for us, things to teach us through our daily activities. Some learn these "lessons" the first time, while others need to experience them again. As we gain experience in...

Don’t Homeschool Without This!: Writing a Homeschool Mission Statement

by Carrie De Francisco What is the one thing every homeschool mom should have? It is a homeschool mission statement! You might be thinking, “Why is it so important to have a mission statement? Do I...

Considering The Decision

Considering The Biblical Admonitions Your first consideration should be "What does the Bible say about child training and education?" To summarize, the Bible says children do not belong to the...

Homeschool Myth-Busting: PSA Edition

by Katie Julius Each October, we get a slew of questions that are based on misconceptions about the Private School Affidavit. So, let’s get into some of these and debunk the misinformation that...

Inspiration from Dr. Seuss

by Susan K. Beatty Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the Summer 2008 issue of The Parent Home Educator, the print magazine that was the predecessor to CHEA’s current digital...

California families choose to homeschool for a variety of reasons: academic, social, and religious. Whatever the reason, parents are qualified, and the best teachers for their own children. CHEA has resources and support to help you with the decision and as you start on your new educational journey with your family.

Why Families Homeschool

Read More

Our homeschooling adventure can be compared to building a temple for God. We are the living stones, which God is using to build His Body, the church, and we have been entrusted by God Himself to raise up a new generation for Him. We are no less than co-laborers with God! Picture this temple, built by and for God, with three elements: the foundation, the walls, and the roof.

Raising Godly Children

Read More

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What is the Definition of a Homeschooler? By Fiona Pudewa

If I were to describe my life as a homeschooler in one word, I would say chaotic. Fortunately, I can’t describe it in one word without thinking what an oxymoronic crime that would be, so I’m afraid...

Planning To Teach by Mary Schofield

The following is an excerpt from The High School Handbook by Mary Schofield. While written for high school, it is applicable to all homeschoolers. There are some parts to planning your educational...

Considering The Decision

Considering The Biblical Admonitions Your first consideration should be "What does the Bible say about child training and education?" To summarize, the Bible says children do not belong to the...

Homeschool Myth-Busting: PSA Edition

by Katie Julius Each October, we get a slew of questions that are based on misconceptions about the Private School Affidavit. So, let’s get into some of these and debunk the misinformation that...

Why Am I Doing This? Thinking About Homeschooling

Writing Your Philosophy of EducationUnderstanding why you want to teach your children is an important part of the homeschool decision. The answer to the question “Why?” is your philosophy of home...

Homeschool Priorities: Raising Godly Children by Mary Tanksley

God desires godly children (Malachi 2:15). As homeschooling parents, how can we achieve this huge command? Our homeschooling adventure can be compared to building a temple for God. We are the living...

Developing An Education Philosophy By Chuck & Pam Geib

If you were a fly on our wall you would have seen a very silly sight recently. There sat a middle aged, gray headed grandmother weeping uncontrollably while she folded laundry. The truth is I was...

Leaving Time for Catch-Up By Sharon Collard

One of the things that drains me the most is being rushed or not having enough time to complete whatever it is we're doing. Knowing this about myself, I decided, several years ago, to schedule in...

Getting Experience…Gaining Confidence By Debe Haller

The Lord has a lesson plan for us, things to teach us through our daily activities. Some learn these "lessons" the first time, while others need to experience them again. As we gain experience in...

Don’t Homeschool Without This!: Writing a Homeschool Mission Statement

by Carrie De Francisco What is the one thing every homeschool mom should have? It is a homeschool mission statement! You might be thinking, “Why is it so important to have a mission statement? Do I...

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