Reaching a New Generation with The Lion Comic Book Hero Bible Featuring the Bible's heroes and villains with majestic comic book artistry, Siku, Richard Thomas, and Jeff Anderson's The Lion Comic Book Hero Bible is a Bible for a new generation. The full Bible is depicted in comic book form with it's people reaching superhero status as … [Read more...] about Comic Book Hero Bible
High School
Communication Skills for Teens
The Importance of Teaching Teens Better Communication This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Why would teens need to worry about communication skills? I spent nine months meeting with teens to get their input for the book Smile and Succeed for Teens, which is why teens are reading it and loving it (really!). It’s short … [Read more...] about Communication Skills for Teens
Real Teens Read The Hunger Games
Love it or hate it, you have to admit that The Hunger Games has become quite a popular book among teen readers and many adults as well. Though some parents might choose not to allow their teens to read it, if you are considering adding The Hunger Games to your or your teen’s bookshelf, you will want to get your hands on a copy of Progeny Press‘ The … [Read more...] about Real Teens Read The Hunger Games
The Surprising Imagination of C. S. Lewis
Discovering the Genius of C. S. Lewis The Surprising Imagination of C. S. Lewis: An Introduction by Jerry Root and Mark Neal is a different look at the mind and works of C. S. Lewis. The authors describe and illustrate Lewis' ability to harness the power of imagination and enlighten readers by giving us a different way to think and look at the … [Read more...] about The Surprising Imagination of C. S. Lewis
The Message 100
A Reading Bible The Message 100 Devotional Bible: The Story of God in Sequence is a Bible for reading. Pastor Eugene H. Peterson wrote this paraphrased version of the Bible in modern language in novel form to make the Word of God more accessible. It is like the difference between a textbook and a living book. Rather than reading for information or … [Read more...] about The Message 100
History with Living Books: My God and My All
In our homeschool, we learn primarily from "living books" for most subjects, including history. Sharing stories with my kids reinforces learning in a way that you don't get from a textbook. In our literature-rich home, we read many books aloud together, which brings the subject matter alive for all of us. We also develop a common knowledge that … [Read more...] about History with Living Books: My God and My All
Lessons from A Christmas Carol
Our teen literature group is reading A Christmas Carol in December, and we will be looking at many literary and life lessons from the book. Charles Dickens' classic is already familiar to almost everyone, but once you really start to research and analyze it, there is so much to discover that you might not realize. 52 Little Lessons from A … [Read more...] about Lessons from A Christmas Carol
Writing Research Papers
High School Skills Learning how to write effective research papers is an important skill for students to master before they head off to college. Research paper writing is a very different type of writing than most students are accustomed to, and the process can seem daunting to both students and homeschool parents. Writing Research Papers: The … [Read more...] about Writing Research Papers
Filmmaking for High School Fine Arts
What We're Doing for High School (Homeschool) Fine Arts This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. The course Filmmaking from the First Directors is an online portal class taught by Thomas Purifoy, Jr., which fulfills requirements for either a full year or one semester high school fine arts credit, depending upon how much … [Read more...] about Filmmaking for High School Fine Arts
Writing With Daily Journal Prompts
Daily writing is vitally important for young writers. But it's often difficult to motivate them to do it. By flexing their creative muscles, students gain confidence in their writing, get better at organizing their thoughts, and learn to play around with words and sentence structure. Providing daily journal prompts is an easy way to encourage kids … [Read more...] about Writing With Daily Journal Prompts
SAT Prep
SAT: And College Preparation Course for the Christian Student by James P. Stobaugh is a complete high school course designed to prepare students for the SAT. Included in this text are: Helps in building disciplined study skills Development of an extensive vocabulary Encouragement in the development of writing skills Opportunities for … [Read more...] about SAT Prep
Acing the ACT
The Essentials for ACT Success My high schooler is prepping to take the ACT this summer, and we discovered a fantastic pocket guide to help him learn the essentials for this exam. Acing the ACT: An Elite Tutor's Guide to Tricky Questions and Secret Strategies that Make a Big Difference by Elizabeth King shares all the basics students need to know … [Read more...] about Acing the ACT
A Twist on Homeschool Fine Arts
When my teenage son saved his hard-earned grass cutting money for months to buy a camera, I knew he was really serious about his filmmaking hobby. He started by making stop motion animation movies with an inexpensive video camera and little action figures. Once he was bitten by the writing bug, he began producing pages and pages of scripts. He then … [Read more...] about A Twist on Homeschool Fine Arts
What Color is Your Parachute? for Teens
The classic What Color is Your Parachute? has been adapted just for teens in What Color is Your Parachute? for teens by Carol Christen. As the parent of a soon-to-be high school senior, this book intrigued me right away, and I am happy to recommend it for any student who is trying to figure out what to do with his life. This book is absolutely … [Read more...] about What Color is Your Parachute? for Teens
Your Beautiful Heart
I was looking forward to the release of Lauren Scruggs' new book, Your Beautiful Heart, from the moment I first heard about it. I've followed Lauren's story for a while, and as a survivor myself, I can relate to many of her struggles and triumphs. In 2011, Lauren was injured by an airplane propeller blade in a tragic accident that caused her to … [Read more...] about Your Beautiful Heart
10 Fun Options for Homeschool PE
PE class? No, just roller skating fun! Actually, I think my boys get a pretty good workout during their two hours of skating each month. Fun PE Options for Teens Does your community have an old fashioned roller skating rink? Ask them if they'll host a homeschool day for your group each month. It's a great way to "socialize" and sneak in a little … [Read more...] about 10 Fun Options for Homeschool PE
Extracurricular Activities for Homeschoolers
Many homeschool students are involved in extracurricular activities ranging from sports to fine arts and everything in between. Because of the ability to set their own schedule, homeschool students have the time and flexibility to participate in volunteer work, individual and team sports, art, music, dance, and more. In fact, some homeschool … [Read more...] about Extracurricular Activities for Homeschoolers
Astronomy for Middle and High School
The Stargazer's Guide for Middle and High School Astronomy "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork" (Psalm 19:1). Dr. Jason Lisle's Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky from Master Books is a 240-page hardback astronomy book for students, amateur astronomers, and backyard gazers. It is part of our homeschool … [Read more...] about Astronomy for Middle and High School
American Literature
What I Use for High School Literature Today, I'm sharing a language arts curriculum with you that is college prep, high school, affordable, and easy to use. Our Real Teens Read literature group has read many of the titles included in this course, and I use it as a resource to enrich our literature discussions. It is a complete stand alone … [Read more...] about American Literature
Ten Movies to Watch for School
If you're feeling like you're in a slump, especially on a cold gray day, or if the kids are out of school with "nothing to do," watching a movie might be just the thing. Pop some popcorn and spend the afternoon taking a break from the books. Movies can add another elements to your studies, especially if you read the book version first. Discuss the … [Read more...] about Ten Movies to Watch for School
