Ancient Path

  ELA Homeschooling from a Christian Worldview Before high school begins, eighth grade is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen reading, writing, and critical thinking through the lens of a biblical worldview. In our Christian homeschool, English Language Arts is about far more than grammar and literature—it is about pursuing truth, recognizing beauty, and cultivating wisdom. As students read timeless classics, analyze poetry, and develop their writing skills, they also learn to discern the ideas behind every story, comparing them with the truth of God's Word. Our goal is to equip students to communicate with clarity, think with discernment, and glorify Christ in both their learning and their lives. ELA has been the trickiest subject to plan for. Finding material that is taught from a Christian Worldview was very challenging. I have waded through gobs of curriculum, pre-reading content from publishers and found so much hidden information or political agendas hidden insi...

A Winston Churchill Book Study from a Christian Worldview One of the strengths of reading Churchill from a Christian perspective is recognizing that, while he highlights human leaders and events, Scripture reminds us that God is the ultimate author of history . Proverbs 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; like the rivers of water, He turns it wherever He wishes. The Birth of Britain  by Winston Churchill is the first book, in a series of four, that we are going to be using as the spine of our history curriculum. We purchased ours off Amazon here:  The Birth of Britain Geography is woven into our history study. So, we will be looking up places on maps as we go.  For the purpose of the blog, I am going to share these resources in a six volume set. Volume I – Britain Before England Introduction – Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 1: Britannia Chapter 2: The Roman Province Chapter 3: The End of Roman Britain Chapter 4: The Lost Island Focus: Celtic Bri...

Math & Science Homeschool from a Christian Worldview Finding a science curriculum that is taught from a creation standpoint was one of the first challenges I was met with, as a new homeschool mom. I am a first generation homeschool mom. The twins I homeschool are my youngest children of seven, and the only ones we homeschooled. In the beginning, I found many discrepancies with the content of the educational science curriculum, according to my own Biblical Worldview.  Answers in Genesis  helped me do my own research about science, as I studied books written by Creation Scientists. (I did not even know there was such a thing as a Creation Scientists 😏) Before I started teaching science, I didn't think this was such a big. Turns out it actually is. So, I'm pleased to not only have found a curriculum that aligns with our Christian Worldview, but also prepares the students for ACT, SAT, and CLEP tests, for math and science. The curriculum we will use from Middle Sc...

  Is aiah 40:29-31 KJV [29] He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. [30] Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: [31] but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. This morning I was thinking about how an advertisement for a Homeschool Teacher would go. If truly stated it would look something like this: Wanted: Homeschool Teacher Family seeking fun-loving, godly homeschool teacher. Applicants will provide total educational development, and daily care for children of multiple ages. The Homeschool Teacher will assume the following roles: cook, housemaid, administrative assistant, accountant, nurse, computer repair technician, athletic coach, social director, and will teach multiple subject areas across multiple grade levels. This is a full time position - approximatel...

  Usually, the finishing touches I put on homeschool planning is meal prep and organizing my recipes, because the cafeteria lady is also me. I'm always looking for quick, nutritious breakfast meals that don't require a lot, so that we can get started with academics. Because our, "First Breakfast," is quick and small, the, "Second Breakfast," is where we make up. 😆 Seriously though, the ability to provide proper nourishment to my children has been my favorite part of homeschooling. I love serving them healthy snacks while they are calling on their brains to work hard.  Food is tied so heavily into what we do each day, and for that reason I'll have lots of blog posts about it. Today, I'm covering, "First & Second Breakfast." I created an online menu to use and share for meal planning. You can see it here & I hope it blesses you as much as it does me.    First & Second Breakfast Ideas Free Resource: These are the forms I created t...

Eighth grade is an exciting bridge between middle school and the high school years. It is a season when students are developing stronger reasoning skills, greater independence, and a deeper understanding of God's world. As homeschooling parents, we have the unique privilege of preparing our children not only for academic success but also for a life grounded in biblical truth, wisdom, and godly character. In this series, I'll share how I plan an eighth-grade homeschool year with a Christian worldview at the center of every subject. From literature and history to science, grammar, and the fine arts, my goal is to cultivate a love of learning while helping students see that all truth belongs to God. Whether you're looking for curriculum ideas, scheduling tips, or inspiration for creating a rich and meaningful homeschool experience, I hope these plans encourage you as you faithfully equip your child for both the challenges of high school and a lifetime of serving Ch...