Nearly 40 years ago, economist EF Schumacher published Small is Beautiful. It criticized gigantism. It criticized big. In short, Schumacher suggested we need to downsize and reorganize how we make products and how we live. I like to support small businesses whenever possible. My vocation as a Catholic homeschooler has been largely supported (and blessed) […]

The more my friend justified making the copy for me, the more I realized that it was wrong. When I got home, I threw the dubbed tape away.

The National Center for Education Statistics has released a new report: Homeschooling in the United States: 2012.  The full report can be found at http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2016/2016096.pdf.  Although statistics on Catholic homeschoolers may be different, this is a good primer on the nation as a whole. Some highlights from the report: The percentage of students ages 5–17 […]

May God bless our country. May He bless all of our elected officials and fill their hearts with the desire to do His work.

  This article is an excerpt from the book Why Should I Learn This. To order click here: Paperback eBook   Why Should I Learn Spanish?  Irma Luz Schmitt    As our world has increasingly become interdependent, we can no longer afford to remain monolingual. Success depends in large part on the ability of an […]

I majored in applied mathematics in college, yet it wasn’t until I became a homeschooling mother that I discovered math in literature. I’d like to help you to also discover how you can introduce living books into your homeschool and take a break from the drill, drill, drill.

When I first began homeschooling, I had a grandiose vision of my husband coming home from work to sit down with our children (all perfectly tidy in matching outfits, of course) while I prepared a nutritious dinner in my dress, pumps, and pearls, and he would teach them about the great mysteries of life.

Following is a long, long list of ideas to get you started. Gifts range from free (scroll all the way down) to pricey. So no matter your budget you can do this. The only other thing you need is time and desire.

Do I need to sign my children up for an accredited home study program? The answer depends upon the family’s individual dynamic. Here we’ll explore what accreditation is and when it is necessary.