Resources for the Homeschooling Family

Welcome to our supportive community, where families come together to share resources, experiences, and encouragement on the journey of homeschooling, parenting, and family life. Here, you’ll find a wealth of tools and insights designed to enrich your family’s learning experience, nurture strong bonds, and help you navigate the unique challenges of home education. Our community is built on mutual support, where parents collaborate, share tips, and lift each other up, ensuring that no one walks this path alone. Whether you’re new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find a place here where your family can thrive together.

Book Resources

We’re excited to share our collection of book resources just for homeschooling families. Whether you need curriculum ideas, fun activities, or just a good read to spark your child’s curiosity, we’ve got you covered. These books are handpicked to help make your homeschooling journey easier and more enjoyable. Dive in, find some new favorites, and get inspired to keep the learning going strong at home!

Teaching From Rest - by Sarah Mackenzie

Teaching From Rest - by Sarah Mackenzie

Many parents, especially mothers, often find this journey filled with stress, worry, and anxiety. In this practical, faith-based, and inspiring book, Sarah Mackenzie tackles these challenges head-on.

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The Read-Aloud Family - by Sarah Mackenzie

The Read-Aloud Family - by Sarah Mackenzie

The stories we share—and the discussions they spark—help shape our family traditions, create lasting memories, and become part of our legacy.

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Homeschool Bravely - by Jamie Erickson

Homeschool Bravely - by Jamie Erickson

Not just another 3-step method or a flashy new curriculum, but a shift in perspective that changes how you plan, teach, and experience homeschooling?

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Awaking Wonder - by Sally Clarkson

Awaking Wonder - by Sally Clarkson

This book, shaped by thirty-six years of experience, offers a heartfelt look into Sally's greatest legacy: nurturing and guiding her four children into lives filled with wonder and purpose.

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Educating the Wholehearted Child - by Clay &Sally Clarkson

Educating the Wholehearted Child - by Clay &Sally Clarkson

You have the power to make your home a lively hub of learning and growth for your children. WholeHearted Learning is about aligning with God's timeless plan for your family, home, and kids...

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The Unhurried Homeschooler - by Durenda Wilson

The Unhurried Homeschooler - by Durenda Wilson

Homeschooling is a rewarding journey, but many parents find themselves battling burnout and frustration. If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone!

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The 4-hour School day - by Durenda Wilson

The 4-hour School day - by Durenda Wilson

We all want the best education for our kids, but less-than-ideal school environments and worries about our children’s unique needs can make traditional schooling feel uncertain.

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102 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum by Cathy Duffy

102 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum by Cathy Duffy

102 Top Picks simplifies choosing the right curriculum by guiding you through goal setting, educational approaches, teaching styles, and learning styles, with detailed reviews and easy-to-scan charts.

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For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

For the Children’s Sake shows how to enrich education, integrating learning into all aspects of life, based on Christian principles to foster joy and meaningful preparation for living.

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Honey for a Child's Heart - by Gladys Hunt

Honey for a Child's Heart - by Gladys Hunt

Honey for a Child's Heart guides parents in choosing enriching books and fostering a love of reading. This updated edition reflects Gladys Hunt's broad literary tastes and valuable experience.

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Morning Time: A Liturgy of Love - by Cindy Rollins

Morning Time: A Liturgy of Love - by Cindy Rollins

Cindy Rollins shows how Morning Time—through scripture, art, and more—can enrich family life, becoming a cherished routine that imparts lasting joy and learning.

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The Well-Versed Family - by Caroline Boykin

The Well-Versed Family - by Caroline Boykin

The Well-Versed Family offers a fresh, practical approach to Scripture memory, with tips, games, and preprinted verse cards to make learning God’s Word joyful and effective for your family.

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Parenting From the Heart - by Marilyn Boyer

Parenting From the Heart - by Marilyn Boyer

This book offers a mom of fourteen's wisdom, inspiring and encouraging with over thirty years of heartfelt experience, showing you how to thrive in motherhood.

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Parenting With Scripture - by Kara G. Durbin

Parenting With Scripture - by Kara G. Durbin

Parenting With Scripture equips parents with biblical guidance and activities to address 100 behaviors, helping you use teachable moments to shape your child's behavior.

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Peacemaking for Families - by Ken Sande

Peacemaking for Families - by Ken Sande

Peacemaking for Families offers scriptural advice and resources to transform your home through biblical conflict resolution, turning conflicts into opportunities for lasting peace.

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Families Where Grace Is in Place - by Jeff VanVonderen

Families Where Grace Is in Place - by Jeff VanVonderen

Families Where Grace Is in Place offers practical guidance for nurturing God-honoring, grace-filled relationships, free from manipulation and shame, with updated discussion guides for families and small groups.

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Turnaround at Home - by Jack and Lisa Hibbs

Turnaround at Home - by Jack and Lisa Hibbs

Turnaround at Home is a guide to creating a God-honoring home for your kids, no matter what model you had as you grew up.

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Pitchin' A Fit! - by Israel and Brooke Wayne

Pitchin' A Fit! - by Israel and Brooke Wayne

Good and Angry helps parents break free from destructive anger, offering practical advice to restore and strengthen relationships with their children through healthier, loving methods.

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Education: Does God Have an Opinion? - by Israel Wayne

Education: Does God Have an Opinion? - by Israel Wayne

Education: Does God Have an Opinion? offers a biblical guide for discipling and educating children, showing that God cares about how and what they learn.

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Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family - by Paul David Tripp

Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family - by Paul David Tripp

In Parenting, Paul Tripp offers a gospel-centered perspective, focusing on 14 foundational principles that go beyond tips and strategies, helping parents rediscover their true purpose.

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Instructing a Child's Heart - by Tedd and Margy Tripp

Instructing a Child's Heart - by Tedd and Margy Tripp

Instructing a Child's Heart guides parents in providing a consistent, biblical framework that shapes children's worldview, pointing them to the joy and wisdom found in God’s ways.

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Intentional Parenting: Family Discipleship by Design - by ad Thompson

Intentional Parenting: Family Discipleship by Design - by ad Thompson

The Big Picture and a Simple Plan offers a biblical framework for effective family discipleship, focusing on seven key areas to help parents create a meaningful, practical plan.

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One With Everything - by Mike Cheney

One With Everything - by Mike Cheney

Tired of the rat race? Family Economy offers practical guidance and real-life stories on building a family business, strengthening bonds, and instilling biblical values for a stable future.

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Making Work at Home Work - by Mary Byers

Making Work at Home Work - by Mary Byers

Making Work at Home Work helps moms balance family and entrepreneurship, offering tips on business mindset, time management, and success stories from home-based business owners.

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Laying Down the Rails for Yourself - by Sonya Shafer

Laying Down the Rails for Yourself - by Sonya Shafer

It's never too late to build good habits! This guide combines Charlotte Mason’s wisdom, modern research, and practical tips to help you successfully cultivate lasting habits.

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Business Boutique - by Christy Wright

Business Boutique - by Christy Wright

Business Boutique by Christy Wright offers a step-by-step guide to turning your ideas into a profitable business, helping you pursue your dreams with purpose and success.
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A Biblical Home Education - by Ruth Beechick

A Biblical Home Education - by Ruth Beechick

In A Biblical Home Education, Dr. Ruth Beechick guides families in integrating God’s Word into learning, reconnecting subjects like science and history with biblical principles.

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Family Life: A Simple Guide to the Biblical Family - by Kevin Swanson

Family Life: A Simple Guide to the Biblical Family - by Kevin Swanson

The Family Garden by Kevin Swanson offers biblical principles, practical tips, and discussion questions to restore and nurture healthy Christian family life amidst modern challenges.

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Durable Trades - by Rory Groves, Allan C. Carlson

Durable Trades - by Rory Groves, Allan C. Carlson

Durable Trades by Groves explores timeless, family-centered professions that withstand change and upheaval, offering an alternative approach to work that fosters lasting family unity.
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Rethinking Worldview - by J. Mark Bertrand

Rethinking Worldview - by J. Mark Bertrand

Rethinking Worldview by J. Mark Bertrand explores how worldviews form and evolve, linking them to lived faith and wisdom, while encouraging deep reflection and dialogue.

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Websites and Blogs

For homeschool families, the internet is a treasure trove of inspiration and resources that can enrich your educational journey. Explore vibrant blogs and websites dedicated to faith-based learning, where you’ll find creative lesson plans, engaging activities, and heartfelt encouragement from fellow believers. Whether you’re seeking curriculum suggestions, parenting tips, or community support, these online spaces offer valuable tools.

Proverbial Home Maker

proverbialhomemaker.com

No more comparing. No more striving for Pinterest perfect. You’re a busy and blessed mama who wants to point her family to Christ and educate her children well.

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The Busy Mom

thebusymom.com

Her passion to encourage moms and set them free to boldly become who God has created them to be will challenge encourage you.
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Simple Charlotte Mason

simplycharlottemason.com

Homeschool your children with the enjoyable SCM Charlotte Mason curriculum. We’ll show you how to confidently teach your whole family together using the Charlotte Mason method, living books, and our open-and-go daily plans.

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Charlotte Mason Poetry

charlottemasonpoetry.org

Art and his wife Barbara have been home educating their three children for two decades. Over this time, Art has been studying Charlotte Mason’s writings and applying her living ideas to his family’s homeschool. Art tells the story of how his discovery of Charlotte Mason led to a personal transformation and a dangerous adventure.

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Heritage Mom

heritagemom.com

I journeyed from a cookie-cutter approach to parenting and education that left my children feeling unacknowledged and invisible to discovering the magic of a culturally rich and inclusive learning environment. Now I’m on a mission to share the resources I’ve developed and discovered for my own children with your family.

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Character Concepts

characterconcepts.com/store

Rick and Marilyn have authored several books on home education and Christian parenthood and have spoken at conferences all across America and in several foreign countries.

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Generations Radio

www.generations.org/radio

Today’s family and social-economic systems are failing and will continue to do so unless the collective people regain a proper understanding of reality

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Character Concepts (Youtube)

Youtube Channel

Rick and Marilyn have authored several books on home education and Christian parenthood and have spoken at conferences all across America and in several foreign countries.

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Podcasts

Homeschool podcasts are a fantastic resource for families seeking to deepen their educational experience while nurturing faith. These audio treasures offer a wealth of insights from seasoned homeschoolers who share their practical tips, innovative teaching methods, and personal stories of triumphs and challenges.

The New Mason Jar

henewmasonjar.com

The New Mason Jar with Cindy Rollins is a place to explore the atmosphere, discipline and life of a Charlotte Mason education for all. Our hope is that you will be inspired to enter the large room that Charlotte spread before us and find peace, hope and joy in your educational endeavors, however imperfectly.

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Foundations (Ruth and Troy Simons)

Foundations (Spotify)

Families are shaped one day at a time through the Word of God. The Foundations podcast helps you direct your family as you explore 12 key truths to connect your children's hearts—and yours—to the heart of God.

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Read Aloud Revival

readaloudrevival.com/podcast/

The bi-weekly show that helps you fall in love with your ordinary, bookish homeschool life. Sarah Mackenzie and the RAR Team will get you and your kids excited about reading, guaranteed.

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Risen Motherhood

risenmotherhood.com/podcast

On each episode of the Risen Motherhood podcast, hosts Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler discuss relevant topics to everyday motherhood, through the lens of the gospel. In-depth, topical mini-series are released periodically as we explore how Scripture applies to modern motherhood.

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At Home With Sally (Podcast)

At home with sally (Spotify)

Home is the place where the whispers of God’s love are heard regularly, the touch of His hands is given intentionally throughout the day, the words of His encouragement and affirmation pointed to lay the foundation of loving relationships where a woman conducts the beauty of this life within its walls.
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Curriculum

Homeschool curriculum serves as a vital resource for families seeking to intertwine faith and learning in their educational journey. By integrating biblical principles into everyday lessons, these curriculum’s provide a framework that not only nurtures academic growth but also fosters spiritual development. Parents can explore a variety of teaching materials designed to engage their children’s hearts and minds, making education a holistic experience rooted in love and purpose.

Institute for Excellence in Writing

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Our materials provide clear, step-by-step instructions for teachers and students, making the process of learning to write effective and enjoyable.
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Sonlight

Sonlight Curriculum

Sonlight is a fully-planned, flexible curriculum that comes with all the materials you need, including thorough lesson plans and notes so you can enjoy successful homeschooling.

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The Well-Trained Mind

Well-Trained Mind Curriculum

For over twenty years, Well-Trained Mind Press has helped parents and teachers from around the world create the best possible education for the children they love. You’re not on this journey alone. We’re here to help.

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Simply Charlotte Mason

Simply Charlotte Mason Curriculum

Your home school can be full of enriching ideas, the best books, and exciting discoveries! With the Simply Charlotte Mason homeschool curriculum, you can rest assured that you have a thorough, delightful plan that taps into the way that children naturally learn.

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My Father's World

My Father's World Curriculum

Christian Curriculum for
Homeschools, MicroSchools, and Schools
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Gather 'Round Homeschool

Gather 'Round Homeschool Curriculum

Gather 'Round Homeschool is not just a curriculum, it is really an entirely new way to homeschool. Targeted lessons that challenge and inspire curiosity in our students and are age/stage appropriate.
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Apologia

Apologia Curriculum

Christian Homeschool Curriculum that Cultivates a Lifelong Love of Learning
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