7 Ways to Rescue Homeschool Lesson Plans That Aren’t Working
There's a solution for when your homeschool lesson plans don't work. We've all been there. They're homeschool lesson plans that came with your curriculum or that a qualified teacher wrote, but for some reason, they do not seem to be working for your student. Not today...
Allison Van Beneden, Lead Teacher and Elementary Curriculum Coordinator
I am so excited about this amazing opportunity that God has given me. I began teaching at Learnwell in 2021 and am so excited to return this year. I graduated from the University Of Georgia with my degree in Early Childhood Education/Child and Family Development....
Chore Charts: Are They Helpful for Older Kids Too?
One of our most downloaded articles is one in which we explained how routines and chore charts provide structure in times of transition. But as your kids get older, you may be wondering if chore charts feel too babyish or are even helpful in setting expectations. For...
What is a growth mindset and why does it matter?
What is a growth mindset? The term “growth mindset” refers to the belief about yourself that you are able to develop your skills, talents, and abilities. On the other hand, a “fixed mindset” is when a student or person believes he or she has only a certain amount of...
12 Things to Do for Tweens on School Breaks
It can be tough to come up with things to do for tweens -- typically ages 8 to 12 -- since they're at a stage where toys feel too babyish and they aren't ready to handle teenage opportunities. So what does a parent do? With a little planning and space, your tweens can...
7 Ideas for Children’s Lunches on Busy Days
About this time in the school year, our household starts to wane in our routines a little. The kids start to sleep a little too late, mornings are dark and chilly, and it's tough, even for Mom, to rise early for lunch-packing. If you too are struggling with ideas for...
Feeling unsure about the parent teacher conference?
Parent teacher conferences should come naturally to parents, right? Not exactly. If you have wondered what questions to ask, how to prepare, and what to expect, we can help. Sometimes, it’s overwhelming to think of a one-on-one meeting with your child’s teacher...
Planning for Homeschool: 5 Tips, Tricks, and Resources
Planning for homeschool takes thought, intention, and a little future-forward thinking. It also doesn't always look as good in real life as it does on paper in July or August. Once you are in the thick of teaching your actual, real kids, you might have a few...
Brooke Turbyfill, Communications Director
I’m a pretty easygoing person, except for two areas: written words and sleep. The sleep part I can’t do anything about, but the words? They matter, and in my book, there’s always room for editing. In addition to being a lover of words, I am passionate about...
Charlene Perez, Lead Teacher
I am originally from eastern Iowa where I graduated from Kirkwood College and Clarke University with degrees in Business Administration and Marketing Management. I’ve had a long career in Christian publishing, working on staff with Christianity Today International and...