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In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus teaches the parable of the wise man and the foolish man. You likely remember how it goes: the wise man builds…

As much as I agree with the sentiment of “giving thanks every day,” Thanksgiving Day is special because in 1621 the Pilgrims and the Native…

The Romans 12:2 Course™ is about husbands and wives renewing their minds together with the Biblical principles of God’s Word. It’s a Biblical Classical approach…

As Christians we acknowledge that the only perfect individual to have walked this earth is Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. We also acknowledge that…

If there is one book I suggest reading before diving into all sorts of Biblical Classical materials, it’s Francis A. Schaeffer’s The God Who is There. It…

The Biblical Classical Homeschool Summit™ has been a dream in my heart for oh so many years. And it turns out that it has been…

Christian homeschool state conferences are an integral part of a thriving Christian homeschool community. I share about my first homeschool conference experience in the Ultimate…

This post contains affiliate links. I may make a small commission if you purchase through my affiliate links. Art and music tend to be two…

I’m so excited to share with you about ministries that I’ve learned about in the past few years. These homeschool-friendly Biblical Classical resources will help…

What We Learn From the Biblical Principle of Beauty Many of us recognize when something or someone is beautiful. And, we can learn about the…

Individuals and Nations are Transformed by Biblical Truths It has been a long observation of mine that many Christians commonly believe that God transforms individuals…

I recently listened to a podcast and the homeschool mother being interviewed about traditional classical education said: “I don’t have to be the teacher. And…

All too often, educational philosophies and methods are viewed as being “equal.” However, they aren’t all equal. One philosophy or another will be ingrained in…

In 1947, Dorothy Sayers gave a speech to Oxford University students and faculty titled The Lost Tools of Learning. In this now-popular speech, she asserts…

It’s just as important for Biblical Classical homeschool students to write a senior thesis as it is for those in a “traditional” Biblical Classical school.…

This is a review of the Economic and American Government Course with Dr. Brenda MacMenamin. FTC requires full disclosure. In compliance with FTC, I’m informing…

I know that workbooks/worksheets are a common go-to for many homeschooling parents. That said, my intent in addressing this topic is to help parents see…

When we talk about having a homeschool room, homeschoolers aren’t necessarily talking about replicating an actual traditional classroom within their home. Whether homeschooling primarily takes…

Not sure why or how to celebrate Constitution Day? The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. And, if you hold to a Providential view…

How to Develop Your Own Character Training Curriculum Over the years, people have asked me: “How are we to teach Biblical character to our children?”…

A Biblical Classical Homeschool Conference has been a dream in my heart for oh so many years. And it turns out that it has been…

When Was America Ever Great? “When was America ever great?” he asked me. The individual was sharing how he wrestles with this question in relation…

Our family is a second generation homeschool family. It’s quite interesting to see how homeschooling has grown and changed over the years. But, one common…

Sometimes, wording can be a tricky thing. Miscommunication can happen in a heartbeat. Or, sometimes there are fringe groups (isn’t there one for just about…

Biblical Classical Community Have you heard of the Biblical Classical Community?  Finally, there is a community for Christian families who desire to incorporate authentic, historic…

God Creates the Seasons in Nature and in Life It’s a Friday morning as I write this and the smell of baked cinnamon apples wafts…

How Art is Taught with The Biblical Classical Approach In many instances, art curriculum teaches the elements of art, techniques, and artist studies. Within the…

Back to Homeschool The Biblical Classical Way At the start of each school year, we have some special things that we do to kick it…

The Biblical Classical Approach to Writing is Above Average As you may guess, I absolutely love writing. And, it may just be a fact that…

Remember Your State: It Has a Providential History One of the beautiful aspects of the Biblical Classical way of learning is that we learn to…

Neutrality in Education (with Keltis Hall) 🎙Principles in Practice Homeschool Podcast. Join us for Episode 35: Neutrality in Education. This takes about 15 minutes of…

The Importance of Reading (with Arline Helms) 🎙Principles in Practice Homeschool Podcast. Join us for Episode 36: The Importance of Reading. This takes about 17…

Firstly, before diving into the topic about socialism among homeschoolers, I’d like to preface this with a quote by Frederic Bastiat: “It is to be…

Support Materials to Help You Succeed with The Noah Plan® Curriculum Homeschooling is a completely different way of teaching and learning. Just about any veteran…

At Principled Academy, I write about Biblical Classical Education and solid Biblical Classical resources for Christian homeschooling families. The Noah Plan®(1) curriculum lesson plans are…

The Importance of Precinct Committee Officers I don’t remember much about the day when my friend Susan told me about being a Precinct Committee Officer.…

Plagiarism is an Important Topic for You to Teach About There is a lot of hubbub going on amongst the Southern Baptist Convention about plagiarism.…