In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, Janelle Knutson addresses various questions from listeners regarding homeschooling, particularly focusing on curriculum choices, resources for high school students, and approaches to standardized testing. She shares her insights on BJU Press curriculum, recommends Bible study resources for high schoolers, and discusses the importance of foundational skills in kindergarten. Additionally, she compares two high school history curriculums, Generations History and Notgrass History, highlighting their unique features.
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Eleventh Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices (2025-2026)
Here’s a look at the courses my 11th grader will be taking this upcoming school year. I’ve listed the course title that will go on his transcript along with the credit amount and the curriculum he will be using.
Ninth Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices (2025-2026)
Here’s a look at the courses my 9th grader will be taking this upcoming school year. I’ve listed the course title that will go on her transcript along with the credit amount and the curriculum she will be using.
Answering Your Questions About Preparing for the SAT Exam
How can a homeschooler prepare for the SAT exam? Or is the ACT a better option? And what about the new CLT exam that can be taken remotely? Find out the answers in this edition of “Answering Your Questions.”
BJU Press Consumer Math Review
Consumer Math has proven to be a very practical stewardship course for teens as they head off into the adult world to manage their own finances. Because the courses is grounded in a biblical worldview, teens will learn how to steward their finances and their life for the glory of God.
Answering Your Questions About Consumer Math & Personal Finance Curriculum
I’m answering your questions about consumer math, personal finance, and stewardship curriculum for homeschool teens.
Favorite Homeschool Curriculum 2024-2025
I’m sharing our favorite homeschool curriculum from the 2024-2025 homeschool year with two high schoolers, one in middle school, and two elementary kids.
Auto Upkeep High School Elective Curriculum Review
Auto Upkeep is a high school elective course for homeschoolers. Learn more about the course and take a look inside the curriculum in this video review.
University-Ready Writing from IEW
Let’s chat about the University-Ready Writing homeschool curriculum from IEW in this video review. What’s included? Who is it for? And what did I think of it?
Answering Your Questions: Notgrass History versus BJU Press History for High School
Answering Your Questions: What’s the difference between Notgrass History and BJU Press history curriculum for high school?
Twelfth Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices
I’m sharing my homeschool curriculum choices for twelfth grade. See what courses and electives she’s taking for her last year of high school!
Tenth Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Check out these homeschool curriculum choices for my tenth grader and see what electives we are using for high school.