Encouragement for homeschool parents
Hear from our executive director Kirk as he shares reflections on faith, character, and discipling children at home
A Timely Legislative Exhortation to Homeschoolers Throughout the Midwest and the Nation as a Whole
Many Americans are lamenting the freedoms that are gradually being taken away. Sadly, many young people seem indifferent, but I understand this because for the last twenty years the next generation has been inundated with the supposed advantages of Socialism. College professors, who often lack real-life experience, speak of the evils of Capitalism and all the virtues of Socialism and…
Less Mess, More Learning: Affordable Organizing for Homeschool Success
As a homeschooling parent, you juggle the dual roles of educator and household manager, which can often feel like a balancing act. With the right organizational strategies, however, you can transform your home into an efficient learning environment while keeping your daily routines smooth and stress-free. This ICHE guide provides practical tips to enhance your organizational skills, ensuring that your…
Tensions
But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.–James 2:18 We have a mere eighteen years to prepare our children for the journey of life. To make things even more difficult is the fact that many of us parents are…
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Rest and Reflection
When I was a young parent, gushing over my small children, a few cynical parents commented, “Wait until they are teenagers. Then we will see if you feel the same way.” I always responded, “I can’t wait!” Well, that was twenty years ago. I only have four teenagers left in the house now. As good as their infant years were,…
Prodigies Gone Wild
One decade ago, Chinese Guan Tianlang shocked the world when he made the cut at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia. Why? He was only fourteen years old. Sadly, all the prodigious prophecies that were made about him never materialized. He is presently ranked 2,883 in the world and has never made the PGA circuit. As in golf, some homeschoolers seem…
When Things Go Wrong
One of my talks that is always well attended at our conference is called “When Things Go Wrong.” It addresses the reality that homeschooling in and of itself is neither salvific nor some type of formula that guarantees certain results. I know of more than one set of parents who tried their best in teaching their kids at home, but…
Avoid This Person
Do not eat the bread of a man who is stingy; do not desire his delicacies, for he is like one who is inwardly calculating. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you. –Proverbs 23:6,7 God warns us about certain people whose paths we will cross in life, who we are to be wary…
The Power of Endurance
The Power of Endurance For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. –Hebrews 10:36 We “need” endurance? Really? What flavor does it come in? Or is that something that you naturally get in life, like getting a blister after digging a hole without a shovel? The…
Chicken Little Gets It Right
Many journalist and talk show hosts try to play Chicken Little to boost ratings or get clicks. ICHE tries to steer clear of doomsday prophecies, never calling for a major legislative protest unless numerous quiet efforts fall short. Happily, this has not happened in over four years. About six months ago I started sharing my growing concern about an attempt…
Rhyme, Rhythm, and Reading: Music’s Impact on Children’s Grasp of Language
Music, an intricate part of every culture, not only carries the power to entertain and evoke emotions but also profoundly impacts cognitive development. One particularly fascinating aspect is its significant contribution to the development of literacy skills in children. Today, Illinois Christian Home Educators delves into the ways in which engaging with music can foster children’s language skills, thereby bolstering…