By Chelsea Muzar History can be one of the most difficult subjects to teach. Not because it’s overly complicated, but because it’s massive. The story of humanity is vast, with recorded history spanning over 5,000 years! For any homeschool parent, teaching history can be intimidating. With thousands … [Read more...]
Richland Hills Gets Medieval
Troy Depue, creator of Medieval Facts Examiner, will be presenting at the Richland Hills Public Library. The presentation will include talks about many aspects of the medieval era, including: Castles, Armor, Weapons, and many important peoples of the time. A knighting ceremony will follow, along … [Read more...]
Texas Independence Day: Making Texas Families Free
On Mar. 2, we celebrate Texas Independence Day. But how much do your students know about it? Have you ever visited Goliad? Around the turn of the 19th century, the international zeitgeist was freedom. In 1776, American colonists declared independence from oppressive British rule. From … [Read more...]
Popcorn and a Movie Night
FREE at FEAST, Fourth Monday Each Month, The Privileged Planet Many scientists and philosophers have claimed that Earth is an ordinary speck of dust adrift, without purpose or significance, in a vast cosmic sea. Yet current astronomical evidence seems to suggest just the opposite. We now know … [Read more...]
Homeschool Class – Buffalo Soldiers
Join us for another blast from the past as we host the Texas Buffalo Soldiers! Lockhart State Park’s homeschool program is a set of outdoor classes designed for homeschool kiddos grades 1-5. The program series will take place from September to April, and classes are held on the 2nd week of every … [Read more...]
Homeschool Class – Buffalo Soldiers
Join us for another blast from the past as we host the Texas Buffalo Soldiers! Lockhart State Park’s homeschool program is a set of outdoor classes designed for homeschool kiddos grades 1-5. The program series will take place from September to April, and classes are held on the 2nd week of every … [Read more...]
Small Business Saturday in Historic Downtown Cedar Hill
Welcome to the Neighborhood! Come in and #ShopSmall throughout Historic Downtown Cedar Hill! Pick up a Passport to receive discounts and free gifts during #SmallBizSat! Don't forget to show your love year round and #ShopLocal! Aunt Agatha's Attic Houston Street Outfitters Decor On The Hill Sly … [Read more...]
Washington on the Brazos & Star of the Republic Museum Home School Days / Multiple Dates in September and October
In September and October, the staff at the Museum and Barrington Farm will present Childhood in Early Texas, an interactive hands-on program for the entire family, targeting students ages 5-12. Discover what life was like for a child in the mid-19th century during a visit to this historic site. … [Read more...]
Leeper Day: The Family Behind the Homeschool Movement
Texas prides itself today as being one of the most home school friendly states in the nation, but on Leeper Day we are reminded that it has not always been this way. In the early 1980s, Texas home school pioneers Gary and Cheryl Leeper faced hostility from their families, friends, churches, … [Read more...]
Discovering Texas
In school, I hated Texas history. Really. It was my least favorite class. That may sound strange coming from me, since twelve years ago I wrote Discover Texas, a Texas history curriculum for home school families. The explanation is simple: I did not want my children to hate the study of their … [Read more...]