When most people talk about American history, they are referring to the history of the United States. But America is bigger than just our country or even our continent!

Some people think of audiobooks as a form of entertainment or means of self-improvement. We should consider them as an educational resource in our homeschooling as well! A good audiobook is fully able to stand as an integral part of your Catholic homeschool.

ADDENDUM: Homeschool Connections now offers both LIVE and Recorded psychology courses, including dual enrollment courses. Make sure to sign up early, as they often fill up and close. One development over the past few decades of Catholic homeschooling is increasing interest in the study of psychology. This reflects the growing appeal of psychology in society […]

Focus your strengths! You might not have the money to buy the latest box set curricula, but maybe you're darn good at finding quality resources in the library. Or maybe you're not very academically oriented yourself but you're great at crafting and creative projects. That's fantastic! Instead of working through a history book with your kids, do some historical-themed art projects. Work to your strengths. 

My daughter was distraught. She'd put in an application to a university she was hoping to attend. She really had her hopes up about getting into this institution. But the university had contacted her with some bad news. There was apparently a problem due to her status as a homeschooler.

It makes little sense to save them from the public school meatgrinder if we are only going to toss them into another meatgrinder of our own creation.

For Catholic homeschoolers who are graduating their last child and entering "homeschool retirement", this will be their final spring of homeschooling. A question I'm hearing more and more lately is, "I'm done homeschooling. Now, what do I do?" It's a question I can relate to as my own nest is nearly empty. 

Now, I know what you're thinking. "That sounds great, but how on earth can I find books for every state!? I have a hard enough time putting together reading lists as it is without trying to tie them into geography!" Help is here!

The History of Japan will trace the development of the Japanese nation and culture from remote antiquity to the modern age. Students will learn about the cultural and political development of the Japanese nation, as well as notable persons, battles, and events that were instrumental to the formation of Japan.