Building Your Home School
Since 1980 The Teaching Home Has Provided Homeschool Families Information, Inspiration, and Encouragement from a Distinctly Christian Perspective.
Homeschooling is a way of life in which the home is the center of life and learning. Through home education, parents can experience in a unique way their responsibility to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
What We Offer
Co‑Editors: Veteran Homeschool Sisters,
Sue Welch and Cindy Short
We Offer a Free Weekly Email Newsletter
and Online Resources To Enable You To . . .
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Educate and Energize yourself
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Make your teaching Easier, more Fun, and more Enriching
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Receive solid Foundational and Practical How-Tos for academic and character training
You Will Be Able To . . .
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Discover Fresh, Innovative, Ready-To-Use Teaching Tips for activities and learning
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Gain Inspiration and Encouragement for teaching and training your children
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Equip Yourself for your calling as a parent/teacher and gain confidence.
Free Email Newsletter Subscription
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Content-Rich
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Information, Inspiration, and Support
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Holiday Unit Studies
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Lots of Links to More Online Info & Freebies
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Archived in Our Online Library
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Plus Supporting Resource Emails
Building Your Home School
A 6-Part Newsletter Series on the Basics of Homeschooling
Presenting Practical Guidelines and Resources
Part 1. Foundation:
Your Decision To Homeschool
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Making or Reaffirming Your Decision To Homeschool
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Consider the Homeschool Advantages
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Am I Qualified To Teach My Children
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The Legality of Homeschooling
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How To Help Someone Start Homeschooling
Part 2. Blueprint:
Your Mission Statement & Goals
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Your Family Mission Statement
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How To Set Useful Goals
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How Dads Can Help with the Planning Process
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Setting Spiritual Goals
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Setting Academic Goals
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Setting Social Goals
Part 3. Floors:
Your Curriculum
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Choosing and Using Your Homeschool Curriculum
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Examine Different Educational Methods and Materials
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Consider Combining Methods and Materials
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Look for Materials with Features To Meet Your Needs
Part 4. Windows:
Planning Your Time
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Manage Your Time: Less is More!
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Set Your School Year Schedule
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Plan Your Studies: Classes
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Plan Your Studies: Materials
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Create Daily and Weekly Schedules
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Tips To Keep Your Schedule Moving Smoothly
Part 5. Walls:
Preparing Your Home
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Find a Place for Everything & Declutter
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Resources To Help You Get Your House in Order
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Do a Thorough Cleaning & Keep Clutter Out
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Establish Daily Chores and Routines (Printables)
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Set Up Your School Space (+ Ergonomics)
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Organize Your Home Library
Part 6. Roof:
Establishing Spiritual Priorities
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Start with Your Own Spiritual Life
• Fathers, Set Spiritual Goals -
Have Family Devotions Daily
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Study & Memorize God's Word
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Disciple, Train, Discipline & Nurture Your Children
• 7 Guidelines for Child Training and Discipline
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Christian Life: Fellowship, Serve, and Evangelize
Homeschool Legal
Defense Association
For 40+ years HSLDA has made home schooling possible by caring for their member families and protecting the future of home schooling.
National Home Education
Research Institute
Since 1990 Dr. Brian Ray & NHERI have provided the largest resource for homeschool research, facts, statistics, scholarly articles, and information.
• NHERI Website • Fast Facts (Academic Performance, Reasons & Motivations, Social Development)
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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life"
(John 3:16). See Steps to Peace with God by Billy Graham.