You had a plan for this homeschool year. And now that you've lived with that plan for a few weeks . . . maybe something isn’t working quite the way you expected. A subject takes twice as long as it should. One child needs a different approach. The curriculum you loved on paper isn’t connecting. Or you’re simply spending too much time trying to pull everything together. You don’t necessarily need to start over. SchoolhouseTeachers.com School Boxes give you a complete curriculum starting point for each grade, PK–12, while still giving you the flexibility to adjust your homeschool for the children God has given you. When something isn’t working, change the plan, not the goal. schoolhouseteachers.com/chec…

Christmas shopping for your homeschool family? We’ve gathered gift ideas that encourage learning, creativity, faith, family time, and plenty of fun! The Old Schoolhouse® Fall/Winter 2026 Christmas Gift Guide Directory is filled with ideas for children of different ages and interests. Discover books, Bibles, hands-on activities, educational resources, STEM fun, and more from companies that have homeschool families in mind. Take a look through the guide and find something special for the people on your Christmas list. 🎄 Explore the Christmas Gift Guide: theoldschoolhouse.com/direct…

What does your teen want to do after high school? Sometimes there's an even more important question to ask first: Who am I, and what is my purpose? One of our team members is getting ready to explore Dream Catcher from Future N Focus, a life, education, and career readiness curriculum designed to help students discover their purpose and connect it to meaningful academic and career pathways. Rather than relying on an algorithm to tell students which career fits them, Dream Catcher guides them through self-exploration as they consider their values, interests, talents, motivations, and goals. We're looking forward to seeing how this purpose-first approach can help homeschool students think more intentionally about life after high school. Stay tuned as our team takes a closer look at Dream Catcher!

Educational Benefits of Audiobooks For students who struggle with reading, audiobooks take away some of that struggle. They will get more out of the story, learn vocabulary words, and finally enjoy "reading." (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3RiIWpm

Help Your Children Understand America's Founding Principles! What do America's founding documents teach us about our nation's history and government? The American Heritage Education Foundation offers K–12 lessons designed to help students explore America's founding documents, principles, and civil government. With easy-to-use educational materials available at no cost, homeschool parents can introduce important historical concepts while encouraging their children to become informed and responsible citizens. Discover the American Heritage Education Foundation in The Old Schoolhouse® Fall History & Geography Resource Guide! theoldschoolhouse.com/resour… #AmericanHistory #HomeschoolHistory #CivicsEducation #HomeschoolResources

¡Hola! Are you looking for a way to introduce Spanish into your homeschool without adding hours of lessons to your schedule? See It and Say It Flip Flop Spanish Level 1 helps families learn together through colorful picture cards, audio lessons, games, and hands-on activities. Rather than simply memorizing vocabulary, children practice putting words together to begin speaking Spanish. We're excited to work with Flip Flop Spanish and share a closer look at this family-friendly approach to language learning! Learn more: flipflopspanish.com/collecti…

The Gift Within: Six Ways to Cultivate Your Child’s Passion Rather than teaching our children to follow their dreams, we teach them that we exist to bring God glory in the ways He created us to do so. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3X8S6IW

Art and music can become much more than extras in your homeschool. Building Brilliant Minds encourages students to explore creativity through private piano instruction, architecture, and art-integrated learning. Its creative approach brings together subjects and artistic expression in ways that can help students discover and develop their individual interests. We're taking a closer look at Building Brilliant Minds. Read our latest feature and discover some creative possibilities for your homeschooler. schoolhousereviewcrew.com/cr…

Missionary Biographies: Shaping the Souls of God’s Servants Missionary stories are the crossroads between non-fiction and adventure, doctrine and action, obedience and sacrifice. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/45ksLhk

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Safeguarding Our Children’s Hearts Our children are being told to embrace and accept unbiblical ideas. So how do we, as parents, raise Christian kids in a secular world? (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3yTiMDs

Make History and Geography Come Alive in Your Homeschool! History is more than memorizing dates, and geography is more than finding places on a map! From exploring America’s founding principles to discovering new places and learning about the history of individual states, there are so many ways to make these subjects engaging for your children. The Old Schoolhouse® Fall History & Geography Resource Guide introduces homeschool families to resources that can help bring people, places, and the past to life. Whether you’re planning your next unit study or looking for something new to add to your lessons, you’ll find ideas worth exploring. Explore the guide: theoldschoolhouse.com/resour… #HomeschoolHistory #HomeschoolGeography #HomeschoolResources #TheOldSchoolhouse

Raising Heavenly Children in a Hellish World We all want the good guys to win. Tapping into this God-given desire for good is one of the easiest ways to talk to children about spirituality. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3KAwXzK

Prince Kaboo: The Samuel Morris Story The story of Prince Kaboo, later in life known as Samuel Morris, is nothing short of absolutely amazing and truly miraculous. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3wYT7bX

Long before homeschool influencers, there was a mother another mother trusted. She had used the reading program. She could explain how much preparation the science lessons required. She knew whether the materials worked with children of different ages. Her experience helped another family decide what to buy. That relationship runs through the entire history of homeschool advertising, and the lesson it teaches has not changed: help a parent understand how your resource will work in her home. What has changed enormously is where those conversations happen. Education companies that understand the relationship have a stronger foundation for reaching this market. Read more today at: linkedin.com/pulse/how-homes…

Test prep doesn't have to feel overwhelming! If your middle school or high school student is preparing for the ACT, SAT, AP exams, or other important tests, Shmoop offers engaging online resources designed to help students build skills and prepare with confidence. Recognized as the Homeschool Blue Ribbon Award winner for Favorite Homeschooling Resource, Shmoop combines rigorous test preparation with curriculum support and intervention for students in eighth through twelfth grade. With both video-based and written learning options, families can choose resources that work well for their students. Explore Shmoop and discover more Homeschool Blue Ribbon Award winners at theoldschoolhouse.com/homesc….

There's something special about opening a new book and getting that first look inside. Come unbox Wherever I Go with me, a beautifully illustrated retelling of Psalm 139 that reminds children of a comforting truth: God knows them, sees them, and cares for them wherever they go. I'm looking forward to spending more time with this book! Wherever I Go is from Flare Kids, an imprint of Catalyst Press.

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The Great Heist of 1971 and Why It Haunts Us Today: Fiat Money and the Hollowing of America with Debt A return to sound money will bring back the American Dream for our kids and their kids. It is time to teach our children financial principles, and raise a generation better prepared to lead. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3Vux8CZ

Lovely Lavender: Types, Uses, and More Gather your family together and give lavender a try in your garden. Here are several ideas to incorporate lavender into different subjects in your homeschool. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/4bQTSTp