By Jessica Wolstenholm
After much thought and prayer, you’ve decided to homeschool your children. The question then becomes, what exactly makes a good homeschool teacher? The answer is dedication, flexibility, and the willingness to not isolate yourself or your kids. There are many other factors that go into being a good homeschool teacher, of course, but these three […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Last year, I stood in front of the card display at Target trying to find a card for my dad and husband for Father’s Day. I opened more cards than I could count and put every one back because none of them reflected the dads in my life. These card-dads were beer-guzzling, lazy, smelly, recliner-sitting […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Being a Christian homeschooling family can make for grueling days with busy schedules as you try to navigate the balance between instruction and fun when it comes to child development. If you are like me, it can be easy to want to hurry on to the next subject in order to make the most of […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Every homeschool parent has probably run into this assumption from friends or family that since you are home during the day, you are also available during the day. Imagine that you’ve finally gotten your kids engaged with the story you’re reading. Their attention is rapt and they’re hanging on every word – and then your […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Welcome to the club! You have newly decided to homeschool your child and you are brimming with excitement to talk about all you’ve already discovered on your quest to figure out what type of education you want for your kids. Whether you’re the type of parent who has always known you wanted to homeschool your […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
After you’ve decided that Christian homeschooling is the right choice for you and your family, the unknowns can sometimes feel overwhelming. Most people go the public school route which eliminates time spent thinking about curriculum, extra programs, socialization, etc. But for Christian families going the homeschool route, the amount of decisions you have to make […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Moses. Anyone who has ever been to Sunday school, read Sunday School curriculum, or studied Bible stories for kids, will have heard of Moses. He is iconic to many people of faith because his story is one of failure, perseverance, disobedience, God’s promises, of course, the 10 Commandments. The life of Moses is a compelling […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Teaching small children big ideas doesn’t have to be difficult. When teaching kids about Jesus and the Bible or looking for youth ministry ideas, the most important thing is to engage them using words and experiences they can understand. Small children understand tactile experiences, pictures, and imitation. If you can utilize one or more of […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
This year, we’re rounding up some of our favorite bloggers to get their thoughts on faith and family. We asked them: How do you help your kids finish strong with school when spring fever hits? Jessica of Gather and Grow This is our first official school year as my oldest completes Kindergarten. I see […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Phil Vischer recently appeared on Family Life Today to discuss the symbols of Easter and how Christians can use them to teach the gospel. Read more thoughts on how eggs and bunnies can point us toward Jesus rather than splitting Easter into what seems like two very different holidays. Christian parents know that Easter can […]