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Homeschool Groups and Resources in Illinois A-H

Getting involved with other homeschoolers is very important to a family’s success in homeschooling It is important to join a homeschool network or support group in your area, There are also many homeschooling groups as well as many homeschooling classes, and programs that your students can enjoy. In this series, we are covering homeschool groups and resources across the country. This installment is part 1 for Illinios A-H Association of Peoria Area Christian Home Educators (APACHE) The vision of APACHE is To provide education and information to parents, to provide activities to assist parents in their efforts, and to promote … Continue reading →

Homeschool Curriculum Glossary (Christian Schools-Critical Thinking)

Christian Schools International Science “curriculum equips students to discover the infinite complexity and amazing orderliness of God’s world, to learn about themselves as a special part of God’s creation, and to recognize their role as caretakers of creation” It is targeted for grades k-9. Citizen’s High School “provides quality coursework for people to earn an actual high school diploma, not a GED, from an Accredited High School Program.” This is a secular school at home program. Classical Academic Press Latin & Logic presents classic materials with a “creative twist to equip and engage students and teachers”. Cliff Notes makes study … Continue reading →

What Your Kindergartner Should Know: Language Arts

Phonics Website: For free lesson plans, ideas and games on how to teach your child to read visit Starfall. They also have affordable reading instruction packages if you are so inclined to buy something. Listening to literature, music, poetry Teaching Tip: What do you listen to in the car when you’re driving here or there? Try some books on tape (always available at your local library). A few of our favorite books: When it comes to poetry for kids my absolute favorite is Shel Silverstein. It’s a great place to start for kids because the poems are so entertaining. Nursery … Continue reading →