I used to think that every child had to read by 5 or 6 years old. I used to fear being “behind,” and I often pushed through curricula to stay on track. Despite my pushing and stress, however, two of my children still had a harder time with reading. One was diagnosed with dyslexia, and one had eye convergence insufficiency. The other child decided she would read by 3 years old and now reads books well above her “grade level.” Had I based my parenting or teaching on either one

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We’ve been homeschooling for over ten years, so we’ve used a variety of curriculums and resources over the years. Our favorites have...

Over the years, I have shared how My Father’s World has been an important part of our homeschool. From All Aboard the Animal Train to...

It's been a few years since we've used this sweet curriculum, but it's still on our shelves and so many of the activities and books are...

A few years back, we used what was then called Sonlight Core A, which is now "Intro to the World: Cultures." The children were much younger then, so we took our time through it all and tried a few different things along the way. Here's what we thought about it all. What is Sonlight? Sonlight is a literature-based curriculum. The “core” for each grade level, includes History, Bible, and literature. Additional subjects and curricula from Sonlight and other curriculum companie

This week I decided to do something a bit differently. I went ahead and hooked up my camera during my lesson planning and talked through...

This last kindergarten is so bittersweet for me. My youngest just turned 6 last month, and it was such a reminder of how fleeting this...

When I began Nurturing Connections Homeschool, my heart was to encourage mothers to connect with God and their family in order to create...

I used to believe every child needed to read by a certain age—and I felt anxious when we fell “behind.” But the truth is, each child’s journey is beautifully unique. Some take off early, others take time, and both are perfectly okay. Over the years, I’ve learned that true education isn’t about keeping pace with a system—it’s about nurturing hearts and minds, encouraging growth, and trusting that learning will flourish when the child is ready.

I haven’t always enjoyed math. I didn’t always see the point in a lot of it, and I’d often grow bored in math class when I was in...

We are halfway through our year-round homeschool year and are so excited about all of the curriculum changes we’ve made. They have been...

If I had to pick a favorite, this curriculum would most likely be it. My Father's World: God's Creation from A to Z opened my eyes to...

Over the years, we have used My Father’s World as our core curriculum and have loved it very much. Last March, we completed Exploring...

If you're new to homeschooling, you may be a bit overwhelmed with where to start. You may have had a curriculum recommendation or two...

My Father's World Curriculum has been such a special part of our homeschool journey. Although we have explored other curricula along the...

The homeschool preschool years can be such a great time for exploration and discovery! Choosing resources that ignite that curiosity can...

The homeschool preschool and kindergarten years are such a sweet and beautiful time in a child’s life. The innocence and excitement over...