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Bedtime can be challenging when a busy mind has trouble winding down. Sound for Sleep from Sound for Life is a compact pillow speaker that uses gentle bone conduction technology to create an immersive listening experience from underneath the pillow. With eight built-in sleep programs, soothing music, an adjustable timer, and automatic shut-off, it is designed to help create a calm and predictable bedtime routine. Sound for Sleep can be used by children ages three and up as well as adults, making it an interesting option for families looking for a screen-free way to make winding down part of the evening routine. See Sound for Sleep in action and learn more about this unique approach to bedtime by checking out our highlights.

Hey, Mama! Feeling a bit overwhelmed lately? Wondering why you started homeschooling in the first place? It’s easy to forget the big picture. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com) Read today bit.ly/3X9Fyza

Something new just arrived for one of our homeschool evaluators! She and her family will be trying Daily Bible Reader 4 Kids from Towers of Light, a resource created to help children engage with Scripture and develop a habit of daily Bible reading. Here’s a first look inside the box. We’ll share more after her family has had time to use it!

A first look at what's arriving for our Homeschool Influencer Network team! 📦 Our team members will each be receiving a similar package from Towers of Light Christian Resources so they can spend time using Daily Bible Reader 4 Kids with their families. After they've had an opportunity to explore it, they'll be sharing their experiences through evaluations on our website and on their respective Instagram account. For now, here's a quick peek at what's inside!

Rise and Shine! Spanish Morning Time Morning learning time creates family bonds while learning academic content. Believe it or not, Spanish instruction can fit right in. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/4bObmjp

Christmas shopping for your homeschool family? We’ve gathered gift ideas that encourage learning, creativity, faith, family time, and plenty of fun! The Old Schoolhouse® Fall/Winter 2026 Christmas Gift Guide Directory is filled with ideas for children of different ages and interests. Discover books, Bibles, hands-on activities, educational resources, STEM fun, and more from companies that have homeschool families in mind. Take a look through the guide and find something special for the people on your Christmas list. 🎄 Explore the Christmas Gift Guide: theoldschoolhouse.com/direct…

What does your teen want to do after high school? Sometimes there's an even more important question to ask first: Who am I, and what is my purpose? One of our team members is getting ready to explore Dream Catcher from Future N Focus, a life, education, and career readiness curriculum designed to help students discover their purpose and connect it to meaningful academic and career pathways. Rather than relying on an algorithm to tell students which career fits them, Dream Catcher guides them through self-exploration as they consider their values, interests, talents, motivations, and goals. We're looking forward to seeing how this purpose-first approach can help homeschool students think more intentionally about life after high school. Stay tuned as our team takes a closer look at Dream Catcher!

Educational Benefits of Audiobooks For students who struggle with reading, audiobooks take away some of that struggle. They will get more out of the story, learn vocabulary words, and finally enjoy "reading." (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3RiIWpm

Help Your Children Understand America's Founding Principles! What do America's founding documents teach us about our nation's history and government? The American Heritage Education Foundation offers K–12 lessons designed to help students explore America's founding documents, principles, and civil government. With easy-to-use educational materials available at no cost, homeschool parents can introduce important historical concepts while encouraging their children to become informed and responsible citizens. Discover the American Heritage Education Foundation in The Old Schoolhouse® Fall History & Geography Resource Guide! theoldschoolhouse.com/resour… #AmericanHistory #HomeschoolHistory #CivicsEducation #HomeschoolResources

¡Hola! Are you looking for a way to introduce Spanish into your homeschool without adding hours of lessons to your schedule? See It and Say It Flip Flop Spanish Level 1 helps families learn together through colorful picture cards, audio lessons, games, and hands-on activities. Rather than simply memorizing vocabulary, children practice putting words together to begin speaking Spanish. We're excited to work with Flip Flop Spanish and share a closer look at this family-friendly approach to language learning! Learn more: flipflopspanish.com/collecti…

The Gift Within: Six Ways to Cultivate Your Child’s Passion Rather than teaching our children to follow their dreams, we teach them that we exist to bring God glory in the ways He created us to do so. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3X8S6IW

Art and music can become much more than extras in your homeschool. Building Brilliant Minds encourages students to explore creativity through private piano instruction, architecture, and art-integrated learning. Its creative approach brings together subjects and artistic expression in ways that can help students discover and develop their individual interests. We're taking a closer look at Building Brilliant Minds. Read our latest feature and discover some creative possibilities for your homeschooler. schoolhousereviewcrew.com/cr…

Missionary Biographies: Shaping the Souls of God’s Servants Missionary stories are the crossroads between non-fiction and adventure, doctrine and action, obedience and sacrifice. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/45ksLhk

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Safeguarding Our Children’s Hearts Our children are being told to embrace and accept unbiblical ideas. So how do we, as parents, raise Christian kids in a secular world? (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3yTiMDs

Make History and Geography Come Alive in Your Homeschool! History is more than memorizing dates, and geography is more than finding places on a map! From exploring America’s founding principles to discovering new places and learning about the history of individual states, there are so many ways to make these subjects engaging for your children. The Old Schoolhouse® Fall History & Geography Resource Guide introduces homeschool families to resources that can help bring people, places, and the past to life. Whether you’re planning your next unit study or looking for something new to add to your lessons, you’ll find ideas worth exploring. Explore the guide: theoldschoolhouse.com/resour… #HomeschoolHistory #HomeschoolGeography #HomeschoolResources #TheOldSchoolhouse

Raising Heavenly Children in a Hellish World We all want the good guys to win. Tapping into this God-given desire for good is one of the easiest ways to talk to children about spirituality. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3KAwXzK

Prince Kaboo: The Samuel Morris Story The story of Prince Kaboo, later in life known as Samuel Morris, is nothing short of absolutely amazing and truly miraculous. (Find this and other articles at TOSApps.com.). Read today bit.ly/3wYT7bX