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Homeschool Life and Lesson Planning
Scheduling core subjects. Organizing extra activities. Taxiing the kids from one place to another. Whichever philosophy and method of education one chooses, homeschooling moms and…
Educated for Liberty: Review
We aren’t just raising children—we’re raising the future of America. Liberty isn’t self-sustaining. It doesn’t survive on sentiment, love, slogans, chocolate (although some readers may…
Organizing Art Supplies
Our homeschool places an emphasis on creativity. This means there’s a plethora of art supplies for our children, and for this mama. Some of the…
Developing a Character for Liberty
Education either develops a character for liberty or else it doesn’t. Developing a character for liberty is one of the main goals of a Biblical…
The Literature Guide
While the Noah Plan®(1) Curriculum Literature Guide is written for private Christian schools, it is a helpful resource for Biblical Classical homeschooling families. In this…
Education From a Biblical Worldview
If there’s one thing I could choose for parents to tune into it’d be the need to learn about education from a biblical worldview. There’s…
Teaching the Classics
When we first started homeschooling with Biblical Classical Education, I didn’t know much about any kind of classical education. I did my best to learn…
Teaching Music
Teaching music theory and how to play an instrument are an essential but small part of teaching music. Even if we’re teaching music appreciation, we…
Teaching Phonics
Teaching phonics is an essential part of a child’s education. When schools and homeschools in America ditched phonics, literacy declined among Americans. I’d like to…
ReforNations
Writing about Biblical Classical Education for several years opened doors to meet so many wonderful family-members-in-Christ, and form friendships with united hearts and purpose. God…
On Being a Mother of Adults
I’ve been on the other side of parenting and homeschooling for eight years now. Thus far, it’s a rewarding experience to sit back and marvel…
Redeemed Podcast Review
Our family enjoys quality audio dramas, so we’re oftentimes on the lookout for more we can add to our list of enjoyment. One day an…
Odyssey of Faith Review
Author and Providential Historian Chris Evans loves to herald the Providential history of America’s birthplace–Virginia. That’s why she co-authored Odyssey of faith: The Colony of…
The Reluctant Pilgrim Review 2025
The Reluctant Pilgrim is an excellent work, based on true historical accounts from Governor William Bradford’s journal. David Lucas assisted his wife, Leanne, with the…
Biblical Classical Explained
For many years, I wondered if a book for homeschoolers was needed for Biblical Classical Education because there hasn’t been one available. Then I considered…
Student Worldview Dictionary Review
There’s an outstanding new resource that Biblical Classical families will especially appreciate! Introducing the Student Worldview Dictionary: an easy-to-use resource with biblical worldview definitions for…
Words for Warriors by Sam Sorbo
Words for Warriors by Sam Sorbo is an essential tool for our homeschool. It’s recommended here because this glossary of words equips families with the…
Gandpa’s Comrade Homeschool Literature Review 2025
Grandpa’s Comrade made my homeschool literature review list for 2025. It’s written by Kelsey Gjesdal, a lovely young Christian authoress. She eloquently weaves the themes…
Christendom and Religion
When we talk about Christendom and religion, we’re talking about relating to God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and doing life as a…
Christendom and Education | Part 3
This is Part 3 on Christendom and Education in the series on Christendom. In Christendom and Education Part 1, you learned about the historical evidence…
Christendom and Education | Part 2
This is Part 2 on Christendom and Education in the series on Christendom. In Christendom and Education Part 1, you learned about the historical evidence…
Christendom and Education
This is a continuation in the series about Christendom. This article is touching on a brief history of education in America, the Church’s role in…
Christendom and the Church
What is the Church’s role in society? Is it simply to offer locations for individuals to worship and fellowship? What roles has it abdicated to…
Christendom and the Family
Have you ever considered that two Christians can be married, but not have a biblical marriage? What does it mean to have a biblical marriage?…
Christendom
This is the first in a series about Christendom. Following this introduction will be a series on Christendom and influence within seven particular spheres of…
How to Homeschool Without Government Funding
One of the concerns that parents have is whether or not they can afford to homeschool their children. It’s obvious that there are a lot…
Is School Choice Right for America?
Many people can mean well by promoting tax-funded School Choice. I believe many people sincerely do. That said, I also believe many are unaware of…
Providential History
There’s a buzz going around the homeschool curriculum community about providential history. I wrote an article for Biblical Classical Community about the Biblical worldview of…
Patrick of Ireland
Medieval Era History on the History of Liberty Timeline Providential History: The Gospel Spreading Westward Patrick of Ireland’s Birth and Family Life Patrick was born c.…
Oregon’s Providential History
During a tumultuous time when there was a worldwide bug causing immense damage, God was at work in my heart—especially regarding Oregon. While I was…
Homeschooling and Working from Home
It’s common for parents to face the question of: how do I afford homeschooling? In short, home education costs can vary depending on the individual…
Exploring the Role of Covenant Today
Today, the topic of covenant evokes strong emotions among many Christians. Why does the idea of being in covenant with God today upset some individuals?…
George Washington’s Early Life
Instead of focusing on a general President’s Day, I like to highlight President George Washington’s birthday in our homeschool. For one reason, God used him…
Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
Webster’s 1828 Dictionary is a valuable treasure of the American English language. It’s not simply “another dictionary,” and it certainly isn’t an outdated resource. Nor…
Noah Webster
One of the more prominent Founding Fathers of the United States of America is Noah Webster. He’s only one of the Key Individuals that God…
Five Ways a Biblical Worldview Can Bring Hope and Healing to a Broken World
What a mess sin makes of the world! From the individual to personal relationships to nations as a whole, there’s a lot of brokenness. But…
Thoughts on Reading the Bible Through a Year
It seems customary toward the end of a year for a call to “read through the Bible in a year,” starting in the New Year.…
Laying The Foundations Of Subjects
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…
Thanksgiving Day Resources
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
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…
Christopher Columbus Day Resources
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…
Universals, Particulars, and “School Choice”
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…
Twenty-One Reasons to Sign Up for the Biblical Classical Homeschool Summit™ Today
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…
Why Homeschool Conferences Are Important
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…
Homeschooling with Art and Music
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…
Biblical Classical Resources
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…
The Biblical Principle of Beauty
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…
Biblical Truths Transform
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…
Inspiring the Heart of the Child
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…
Reasoning From Truth
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…
The Lost Tools of Learning Were Never Lost
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…
School Choice: The Bottom Line
This article was published in the booklet Vouchers: Shekels with Shackles by Christian Education Initiative under the revised title of School Choice: The Principle Approach®(1).…
Biblical Classical Homeschool Senior Thesis
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.…
Homeschool Workbook Curriculum Boredom
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…
Homeschool Room Organization
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…
How to Celebrate Constitution Day
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…
Character Training Curriculum
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?”…
Twelve Reasons to Sign Up for the Biblical Classical Homeschool Summit™ Today
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…
The Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience™
Complimenting The Foundation for American Christian Education’s Summer Training series in The Principle Approach®, the Biblical Classical Homeschool Experience online membership and community further nurtures…
Restoring America
When Was America Ever Great? “When was America ever great?” he asked me. The individual shared how he wrestles with this question in relation to…
7 Benefits of Homeschooling
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…
Improving America with The Principle Approach®
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
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…
The Science and Art of Geology
The Science and Art of Geology Hi friends! I’ve been quiet because I’ve been working on a behind the scenes collaborative project with another brand.…
God Creates the Seasons
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…
The Biblical Classical Approach to Art
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
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
As you may guess, I absolutely love writing. And, it may just be a fact that most of our children enjoy it at least as…
Remember Your State
One of the beautiful aspects of the Biblical Classical way of learning is that we learn to see God’s Sovereignty in all things. Without a…
Neutrality in Education
Neutrality in Education (with Keltis Hall) Transcript Teaser I know that some individuals prefer to read vs. listen to a podcast, but transcripts can…
The Importance of Reading
The Importance of Reading (with Arline Helms) *Edit to the info on the graphic for this podcast episode: Currently, Arline Helms is not certified through…
Socialism Among Homeschoolers
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…
Biblical Classical Support Materials for The Noah Plan®(1)
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…
Homeschooling Little Ones
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…
Precinct Committees
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.…
Teach Your Students About Plagiarism
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.…
Truth Rises to the Top
Truth Rises to the Top On Sunday, the Church of England congregants met and simply had to believe what cane directly from the pulpit—whether from…
Biblical Classical Elements
One of the most important things to understand about the Biblical Classical form of education is that it is both a philosophy and a method.…
The Biblical Classical Approach to Notebooking
Notebooking is pretty popular among several homeschooling circles. If one researches it, they’ll learn of all sorts of ways that notebooking is implemented. In general,…
An American Christian Education
Years ago, when I had heard the term “an American Christian Education” I didn’t quite comprehend what it meant. However, I understand it now. And,…
Why Map Work Is Important
Why Map Work is Important Did you grow up doing map work in school or your homeschool? I don’t recall doing any of it. Certainly,…
The Tutorial Spirit
The Tutorial Spirit 🎙Principles in Practice Homeschool Podcast * Episode 31: The Tutorial Spirit * Takes just less than 25 minutes of your time. *…
How to Teach Effectively
Recently, I was asked if studying history with the Principle Approach®(1) is too dry for children. Since I teach with it, my opinion is a…
How to Study History
How to Study History All across America, students in all grades crack open their history books and sit down to read. Most of the time,…
Fault Lines by Voddie Bauchum
Fault Lines by Voddie Bauchum (A Review) To begin with, I did receive an advanced digital copy of Fault Lines in exchange for an honest…
God: The Master Artist
God: The Master Artist When I first started learning and teaching with the Principle Approach®(1), the time eventually came when I needed to spread my…
Why Churches Need to Partner with Principle Approach® Homeschoolers
Why should churches partner with Principle Approach® homeschoolers? Are you a pastor who is considering hosting a homeschool group in your church (or maybe a…
Christians Turn the World Upside Down
“And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world…
How to Teach
How to Teach One would think that a parent wouldn’t have any apprehensions about his or her ability to teach his or her children. After…
Words Matter
Words Matter Our oldest daughter is writing a novel. Since she wants the story to make sense and come to life for her readers, she’s…
The Principle Approach® in Brazil
Today, I have the blessed privilege of introducing my readers to Roberto Rinaldi. Of note, he’s President of the AECEP’s Administration Board in Brazil. It’s…
Are Christians the Losers in History?
Are Christians the Losers in History? As I sit back and observe current events in America, I’m wrestling with some questions. Why are some Christians…
The Noah Plan® Second Grade Essentials
Looking into The Noah Plan® Second Grade curriculum for your homeschool? That’s great! To help you be ready for the school year, here’s the list…
Turn Their Eyes Upon Jesus
With all that is going on around us, there are some unexpected times ahead. For now, there are a lot of families making some major…
The Biblical Principle of Individuality: A College Paper
The Biblical Principle of Individuality: A College Paper As I’ve shared previously, our oldest daughter—a Principle Approach®(1) homeschool graduate—is now attending Bradford Christian College (a…
Introducing Bradford Christian College
Well, here we are! Two of our Principle Approach® homeschoolers are homeschool graduates. One is attending a brick and mortar Christian University while the other…
How to Unite America
How to Unite America It sounds strange, doesn’t it? After all, aren’t we the United States of America? But we all know too well that…
10 Things About American Form of Government That You Need to Know
10 Things About American Form of Government That You Need to Know American Form of Government—this is our fifth superhero. For the sake of brevity,…
Ten Things About Private Property That You Need to Know
Ten Things About Private Property That You Need to Know In our last Superheroes in American History series episode, we learned about Quality Character. And…
How to Teach Gratitude to Your Children
How to Teach Gratitude to Your Children According to Noah Webster: “To give children a good education in manners, arts and science, is important; to give them…
The Importance of Teaching the Biblical Worldview
There’s nothing in the world like that moment when you hold your child for the first time and look into his or her eyes. A…
The Noah Plan® First Grade Essentials
Using the The Noah Plan® First Grade curriculum in your homeschool? Excellent! You’ll appreciate having this handy list of essentials that you’ll need for it. In…
10 Things You Need to Know About Quality Character
10 Things You Need to Know About Quality Character “The whole life of the Christian, from the beginning to the end, is a conflict with…
10 Things About Self-Government That You Need to Know
Among all of the seven superheroes in American history, Self-Government packs a real punch. If there’s anything about this hero which you need to be…
10 Things About Individuality You Need To Know
10 Things About Individuality You Need To Know Ah individuality… it seems to be getting drowned out in our society, doesn’t it? But you know…
How to Find the Right Christian Homeschool Curriculum for Your Family
How to Find the Right Christian Homeschool Curriculum for Your Family “Not another article on how to find the right homeschool curriculum! Seriously?!” Yes, and…
Seven Facts Everyone Should Know About Principles
“It’s a matter of principle!” one might declare. And some will stand faithfully with this individual, while others may look down their noses upon him…
The Ultimate Guide To Homeschool Conferences
The Ultimate Guide To Homeschool Conferences For several years, I pretty much only knew about materials that FACE produced for a Biblical Classical education. So,…
What Everyone Must Know About The Principle Approach®
There’s a misunderstanding about what is taught in regards to American History when it comes to the Principle Approach®(1). As a mother who has been…
Notebooking Digital Photography with Bible Principles
Notebooking Digital Photography with Bible Principles Digital Photography is an engaging and enjoyable subject for students to study. But how does one set up a…
The Art of Nation Making and America
The Art of Nation Making and America When you were attending school or being homeschooled, you probably learned about different civilizations. And you probably learned…
The Self-Governed Child: The Hope of Our Nation
This guest post is by Gina Harden with Liberty Grows. The Self-Governed Child: The Hope of Our Nation Every religion has its form of…
The Noah Plan
What is the Noah Plan? It’s an amazing gift to us from Noah Webster. I’m not kidding. While Noah Webster spent twenty-six years of his…
The Biblical Classical Approach to Greek Mythology
If you’re like me, at first you may not be sure where to take the topic of studying Greek Myths. In my educational background, home…
Saving America with the Principle Approach®
Saving America with the Principle Approach® America has had her ups and downs, to say the least. But, who doesn’t want to improve her and…
Notebook Pages for The Noah Plan® Kindergarten Curriculum
Notebook Pages for The Noah Plan® Kindergarten Curriculum I love that the Principle Approach® philosophy and method may be used with any Christian curriculum. Really,…
Teaching Self-Government
Teaching Self-Government Teaching Self-Government is the second governmental principle we teach in a Biblical-Classical Education. In fact, it plays a highly important role in the…
Biblical-Classical Middle School Homeschool: The Principle Approach®
Biblical-Classical Middle School Homeschool: The Principle Approach® Homeschooling middle school? Welcome to our Biblical-Classical middle school resource: the Principle Approach® article! Homeschooling middle school students…
Teaching America’s Providential History
Many Americans who are Christian are unaware of God’s Providence in regards to the history of our nation. As such, there’s a concerning lack of…
Biblical-Classical High School
Biblical-Classical High School Homeschooling high school? Welcome to our Biblical-Classical high school resource article! What a wonderful season of life to enjoy with our homeschool…
The History Behind Biblical Classical Education: A Principled Approach
There’s a plethora of classical programs and curricula on the homeschool market. And it’s super appealing to many homeschoolers. But what’s the difference between…
Reformation Day Activities
Reformation Day Activities Do you know what’s right around the corner? Our family is getting super excited as we make plans for celebrating the Protestant…
The Bible Principle Approach® Ripple Effect
This guest post is by Anna Durham with PrincipledMom.net. The Bible Principle Approach® Ripple Effect West Texas in the 1980’s meant open skies, big oil, and…
Teaching Beyond a Biblical Worldview
Teaching Beyond a Biblical Worldview Does that title grab your attention? What do I mean by teaching beyond a Biblical worldview? After all, aren’t Bible…
Embrace Your Home Mission as Christians
This guest post is by Carey Adams-Dudkovsky with The Foundation for American Christian Education. Embrace Your Home Mission as Christians In the very beginning of Teaching…
Teaching Geography Lessons with Bible Principles
Teaching Geography Lessons with Bible Principles We have such an amazing opportunity set before us to open our children’s eyes to Bible Principles pertaining to…
American Christian History: Self Government
This post contains affiliate links which means that, at no extra cost to you, I’ll earn a commission off of the purchase you make through…
Homeschool Curriculum and How to Teach with the Bible
Homeschool Curriculum and How to Teach with the Bible Are you a Christian parent who desires to use a homeschool curriculum and know how to…
The ABCs of Homeschooling with the Principle Approach® Method
When first starting to homeschool, I knew in the very depths of my heart Christ was to be the focal point of it. Alongside our…
Why Christian Homeschooling Parents Need to Define Education
As a Christian homeschool mom, I have come to love many things about education. In fact, Word studies are just one of my favorite activities…
Why Christian Homeschooling Moms Need a Philosophy of Education
I remember playing house and school with my dolls as a young girl. You probably know the familiar scene of a little girl “nurturing” her…
What is a Delight Directed Homeschool with Bible Principles Like?
One of the many appeals of a Delight Directed homeschool is the nurturing of a child’s individuality. Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines individuality as a: “Separate…
What is a Charlotte Mason Education with Bible Principles Like?
A Charlotte Mason education stands on the belief that we must educate the whole person and not just the mind. In essence, Charlotte Mason is…
The Surprising Companionship of Literature
The Surprising Companionship of a Book One of the benefits of homeschooling is the ability to help guide our children in choosing companions. But do…
How to Teach Different Grades in Your Homeschool
How does homeschooling work when teaching different grades and ages? Once you learn how to write lesson plans for a top-notch Christian education, teaching is…
How to Write Lesson Plans for a Top Notch Christian Education
Is it time to begin thinking about what to teach in your homeschool next year? Regardless of what curriculum you choose, creating a lesson plan…
Faith to Move Homeschool Mountains
Faith to Move Mountains There’s an amazing number of mountains in the world. From where you’re at, the mountains you see are likely different than…
4 Reasons Why Being a Work at Home Mom is Worth It
4 Reasons Why Being a Work at Home Mom is Worth It If you give a homeschooling mom a different path than she thought she’d…
Four Tools for Student Comprehension
One of my strongest desires as a mom is to have my children learn how to analyze what they read. Regardless of whether it’s the…
American Thanksgiving Day
Why It’s Okay to Celebrate the American Thanksgiving Day If you know about our Christian Heritage, you’ll already know this is something we can enjoy.…
Reformation Day Revival
The bowl of candy sat on the desk, hugged by little papers blanketed in a brief history of the cause to effect of the Protestant…
John Wycliffe and The Bible in English
I grew up in a Christian home. As a family, we’d read through God’s Word and my parents answered questions that we’d have. However, it…
Go to the Ant
“With his divine alchemy, he [God] turns not only water into wine, but common things into radiant mysteries…” -George MacDonald I love this expression by…
How Literature is Studied in the Biblical Classical Approach
The cool, crisp air coupled with foggy mornings illuminated by the sunrise are here. How lovely to be greeted by the vibrant and jewel-tone garments…
The Principle Approach® Method in Art and Its Impact
Something exciting for us has happened on our journey! We received a highly unexpected letter in the mail. Our two-year-old daughter was congratulated on being…
See How Easily You Can Write Reason and Relate Questions
How are your lesson plans coming along for your homeschool school year? As we’ve been following Molly, we’ve seen how she has been productive with…
How to Easily Pull Together Principle Approach® Lessons
With the excitement of the new school year around the corner, Molly is ready to have the best Bible Principles school year ever. Do you…
When You’re At A Crossroads With the Noah Plan®, (4th-8th Grades)
My journey with the Noah Plan® curriculum has had it’s ups and downs. It took me a while to catch on to the method that…
7 Reasons Why the Noah Plan® Curriculum Guides Save You Money and Peace of Mind in the Long Run
7 Reasons Why the Noah Plan® Curriculum Guides Save You Money and Peace of Mind in the Long Run Homeschooling has the potential to be…
How I Manage to Teach With Little Ones
Several years into my Biblical Classical journey, I continue to be blessed with homeschooling and toddlers. I admit that the challenge is real. I’ll have…
How to Understand the Approach to Bible Principles
When I first started receiving my Noah Plan® curriculum books and Noah Plan® Curriculum Guides and “red books,” I was so excited! While I was…
What No One Tells You About Classical Education: Part 2
There was a comment from a reader, Levi, in regards to my previous blog post, What No One Tells You About Classical Education. And in…
The Principle Approach®- Classical Education
The Principle Approach® is a Delicious Classical Education! In the beginning years of my journey to grasp the Principle Approach® method of teaching and learning,…
Two Ways the Principle of Sabbath Rest Points to Jesus
As a part of our personal growth in our faith journey, we’ve come to understand about how the principle of Sabbath rest points to Jesus…
Introducing Principled Academy’s Chrysalis Members’ Club!
Teaching Bible Principles in your homeschool has never been easier! Let us help you keep the Bible at the heart of education while allowing you…
What I Did When I Began Feeling Stuck
I’ve been reflection on the start of our Biblical Classical homeschool journey. At first, excitement and joy overtook me. I knew in my core that…
How To Plan It Out Right For Your Homeschool
It’s that time of year when many of us are beginning to wrap up the school year while simultaneously looking ahead to plan for the…
Why You Should Take Notes & Expect Your Children To Also
When I first started learning and teaching with the Principle Approach® method, my main source of lessons was the Noah Plan® curriculum. It’s the best…
How To Shape Your Thinking About Your Homeschool
Do you remember reading about Molly and how she struggled during the school year? What happened next with Molly after she developed a vision for…
Beatrix Potter Day!
In the Noah Plan® Kindergarten curriculum, we learn about Beatrix Potter in our literature studies. I love Peter Rabbit and Friends so this is always…
The Noah Plan® Kindergarten Essentials
The Noah Plan® Kindergarten Essentials Considering using the The Noah Plan® Kindergarten curriculum in your homeschool? How wonderful! You’ll appreciate knowing in advance what The Noah Plan®…
The Noah Plan- Kindergarten Essentials: Heather’s List
Welcome back to my series of The Noah Plan Essentials. You may read my first post for The Noah Plan Kindergarten curriculum here. In addition…
How to Develop a Vision to Make Your Homeschool Productive
It starts to feel like chaos. Molly sits down and questions what has changed and why things aren’t going as smoothly as she had hoped.…
Notebooks Vs. Workbooks: Which One Unlocks Biblical Scholarship?
It can be easy to give in to. Especially if you’re feeling tired, rushed, uninspired, or plain unorganized. Namely, it’s the average workbook that infiltrates…
What No One Tells You About Classical Education
What do you do when the topic of classical education comes up among Christian homeschool families? For me, I usually struggle with how to explain…
The Epic Formula to Raising Bible Scholars
As a Christian homeschool parent, one of the biggest blessings about homeschooling is the ability to raise Bible scholars. Firstly, I want my children to…
Types of Readers
For the purpose of this article, I’m referring to a specific book. However, the information is applicable to any book. In any case, recently, I…
5 Days of Homeschooling Essentials- Curiosity
Welcome to day two of Homeschooling Essentials for our personal homeschool! If you missed day 1, you can read it by clicking here. Today, we…
5 Days of Homeschooling Essentials- Words
I’m doing a mini-series this week on essentials for our homeschool. I hope you enjoy day 1 of this series. Maybe you’ll be able to…
3D Nylon Sculptures: Friday Art Frenzy!
You know, I can’t think of the last time I posted a Friday Art Frenzy post. But it feels as though it has been eons!…
9 Scriptural Truths You Need to Know for Your Homeschool
Are you homeschooling with all that you can muster within you? Except that maybe you either can’t afford or manage the time for the extra…
The Moment They Have Gone Away…
What is the most important thing to you for your children? Mine is that when all is said and done, when all the time I…
Review: Under Drake’s Flag!
This is a Review for “Under Drake’s Flag.” Disclosure: In exchange for an honest review and promotion, I received a free copy of the audio…
Under Drake’s Flag!- Review
{At the end of this review you’ll also find activities to go along with this audio drama.} Brief Historical Background It can be easy, perhaps,…
A Kingdom #Alternative to Halloween #wordstudywednesday
First, let’s define the word alternative. Webster’s 1828 Dictionary: alternative, n. “That which may be chosen or omitted; a choice of two things, so that…
A Kingdom #Alternative to Halloween #wordstudywednesday
First, let’s define the word alternative. Webster’s 1828 Dictionary: alternative, n. “That which may be chosen or omitted; a choice of two things, so that…
Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation and Epistles!- #ReformationDay Blog Series
Simply Charlotte Mason is generously giving away one copy of their Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation and Epistles family study handbook!! If you are the type…
The Mighty Works of God- Reformation Day
Today, we are blessed with an article and a downloadable giveaway for all by Ruth Smith of The Pilgrim Institute! It is our hope that…
Crown and Covenant Series- #Reformation Day Blog Series
Are you aware that the Reformation took place in Scotland as well? Would you love to learn about it in an adventurous way? This was…
Crown and Covenant Series- #Reformation Day Blog Series
Are you aware that the Reformation took place in Scotland as well? Would you love to learn about it in an adventurous way? This was…
Athanasius Revolutionary of Orthodoxy- #ReformationDay Blog Series
Look what we just received in the mail! Jay Peters of Alleyway Studios is generously offering his film: Athanasius Revolutionary of Orthodoxy. Is Jesus a…
Athanasius Revolutionary of Orthodoxy- #ReformationDay Blog Series
Look what we just received in the mail! Jay Peters of Alleyway Studios is generously offering his film: Athanasius Revolutionary of Orthodoxy. Is Jesus a…
Athanasius Winner!!
Congratulations goes to… Becky Milstead!!! …for winning the Athanasius -Christian Biography For Young Readers giveaway! Please reply to the e-mail with your mailing address…
Athanasius Winner!!
Congratulations goes to… Becky Milstead!!! …for winning the Athanasius -Christian Biography For Young Readers giveaway! Please reply to the e-mail with your mailing address…
Lady Jane Grey- #Reformation Day Blog Series
She was nearly seventeen years of age… and a queen for only nine days… She is often a forgotten martyr… She was concerned more for…
Lady Jane Grey- #Reformation Day Blog Series
She was nearly seventeen years of age… and a queen for only nine days… She is often a forgotten martyr… She was concerned more for…
#Reformation Day #Freebie Printable Bookmarks
Bookmarks are wonderful! I know because I love to read, my husband loves to read, and well… you probably can guess that we are raising…
Reformation Day Freebie Printable Bookmarks
Bookmarks are wonderful! I know because I love to read, my husband loves to read, and well… you probably can guess that we are raising…
#Reformation Day Puppets- Free Printables!
Probably like most folks, I like to try to find little ways to help our children remember people we are learning about. I thought you…
#Reformation Day Puppets- Free Printables!
Probably like most folks, I like to try to find little ways to help our children remember people we are learning about. I thought you…
Athanasius Christian Biographies for Young Readers- #Reformation Day Blog Series
Enemies lurked and made false accusations out of their spite for the bishop. At times, the government made decisions against his favor for political gain.…
Athanasius Christian Biographies for Young Readers- #Reformation Day Blog Series
Enemies lurked and made false accusations out of their spite for the bishop. At times, the government made decisions against his favor for political gain.…
Giveaways & Reformation Day!
Are you ready to learn more about church history this year? We have learned so.much. since we started studying church history and it has caused…
Giveaways & Reformation Day!
Are you ready to learn more about church history this year? We have learned so.much. since we started studying church history and it has caused…
Grace #wordstudywednesday
Grace. Have I fully understood what this means? As I research about this, my mind is being renewed! The Hebrew and Greek texts clear up…
Grace #wordstudywednesday
Grace. Have I fully understood what this means? As I research about this, my mind is being renewed! The Hebrew and Greek texts clear up…
Pillar #wordstudywednesday
Pillars. Do you know that they have more significance than just a pretty addition to architecture? My son created this piece when he was 7…
Feed #wordstudywednesday
Do you find your food budget is getting tighter? Or do you know some people who do? The Lord has been teaching us something beautiful…
Privacy #wordstudywednesday
I was talking with a gal just the other day about privacy. She said, “It’s all gone. It doesn’t exist.” And I think she is…
Liberty #wordstudywednesday
There it was! It was sitting on a shelf… unique among common dishes in the thrift store! A picture of liberty; we could hear the…
Cup #wordstudywednesday
(click to enlarge) Do you enjoy sipping tea? There are so many pretty cups to sip from. Tea cups are special. Each set we own…
The Principle Approach- Line Upon Line
Have you wondered how to expand Bible Principles in your child’s education? What exactly does that look like? Are you having a difficult time grasping…
Lamb #wordstudywednesday
(click to enlarge) I was amazed when I learned that God has a calendar with appointed times (appointments) on it. I had not looked at…
Unique Art Awards for Kids!
If you have a child artist or are an artist yourself, you know how special handmade items are. Today, I’m going to share my labor…
Half-Year Review
It’s that time again for me to sit down with each of our children and positively review how things are going with their learning. These…
Word Study Wednesday- Define Worship
Worship Have I been worshiping God according to HIS will… …. or mine? This Word Study is inspired by the Pilgrims. The Pilgrims wanted to…
Thanksgiving Day Games- Homeschool Co-op Party
During our homeschool co-op Thanksgiving Day parties, I recapped about the Protestant Reformation we covered in October and how the Separatists (later called Pilgrims) were…
They Wanted to Worship Freely…
It wasn’t until this year in my studies of the Protestant Reformation that I made the connection of the Reformation and the Separatists (later called…
Color Coded Library!
I’ve been asked about sharing how I organize our personal library. So, here’s my little post on how I do this. I hope it encourages…
Word Study Wednesday- Define Reform
Since we are leading up to Reformation Day, I thought I’d do a word study on the word reform. What does it mean to reform?…
Reformation Day! William Tyndale
Last year, I read The Hawk That Dare Not Hunt By Day by Scott O’Dell for our family read aloud. Oh Mr. Tyndale… he sacrificed…
Reformation Day! Lady Jane Grey
When I learned about Reformation Day, I didn’t understand why I had never heard of it while growing up! And I wonder why more churches…
Thanksgiving Day Prep- Part A
Are we off our rocker for getting ready for Thanksgiving Day? We don’t think so! I know… I know… everyone is getting ready for Halloween.…
Homeschool Club Day~ Individuality Crafts
I am behind of some posts because we’ve had a cold going around… again! So… without further ado I am trying to get caught up…
Word Study Wednesday- Define Legacy
Legacy… What are you passing down to your children? What’s important to pass down to them? What type of inheritance do you want to leave?…
Homeschool Co-op: Getting Ready! Part 1
An exciting year awaits! We are serving two groups of families this year! We feel so blessed to be spending the school year with each…
How to Apply the Principle Approach®
Below is my tutorial on how to apply the Principle Approach®. Doing this helps us with the good and right habit of thinking Biblically in…
A BPA Homeschool Co-op!
Okay, for those on the Principled Academy facebook page who wanted a post about forming a Bible Principles (aka Principle Approach®) based homeschool co-op with…
What do Fractions have to do with Jesus?
The following is a guest article with a basic Biblical Classical Approach math lesson by Stephanie Wilding of Healthy Homeschool 101(1). God’s perfect timing continues to…
Teaching Impressionism with Bible Principles
Teaching Impressionism with Bible Principles While art is a subject often dropped within the school system, this happens in many homeschools as well. And it’s…
One, Two, Three… Counting Goes Back to the Trinity!
***Welcome! Please visit the Welcome Tab to learn more!*** I’m learning so many amazing things! Did you know there is a Biblical Purpose for Mathematics???…
The Great Depression
We typically follow history in chronological order on the Liberty History Timeline. However, at the beginning of the school year, I feel led to cover…
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Geography Webster’s 1828 Dictionary Geography, n. [Geo Gr. the earth, and Graphy Gr. to write, to describe.] 1. Properly, a description of the earth or…












































































































































































