Reader, I thought I'd answer a few FAQs in case you're still on the fence about registering for the Detox the Leaven bundle. "Is the bundle really free?" Yes! You get over $377 worth of digital resources with a free pass, as long as you sign up by midnight, Friday, March 21. "What's the VIP pass?" For just $9, you get a premium tier of resources beyond the basic free pass. This includes over $400 worth of content on self-sufficient, sustainable living from a homesteading expert and a holistic...
12 days ago • 2 min read
Reader, The answer is YES! Yes, even if you feel uncertain about where to start with fine arts education... Even if you don't have music or art training yourself... Even if you're so busy you're not sure you can fit in these "extracurriculars" right now... Even if your children have a range of ages, abilities, and interests. With the expert tips shared at the Music & Art Homeschool Summit, you can say a confident "YES!" to incorporating music and art, not just as extras, but as solid...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, Did you know Facebook is taking away the option to save your live videos on the platform? Facebook officially announced it on February 19. Videos gone From now on, EVERY Facebook live will be forcibly deleted within 30 days. This means huge changes for Olive Tree Tutorials where our Facebook presence is concerned. I'm no longer going to rely on Facebook to serve you my evergreen content, like my videos about the crisis in modern education. Instead, I'll focus on consistently serving...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
I put together the Fresh Fire Facebook Challenge for you, Reader, because homeschooling isn't just about the students. It's about the parents (mostly moms) who teach them. It's an axiom in education that you can only effectively teach a subject once you know it thoroughly yourself. But what if no one ever gave you a biblical foundation for learning when you were in school? Can you still impart it to your child? Attaining a biblical education isn't a matter of teaching facts and dates and...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Attending college in America carries a real danger that students will lose their faith. Anywhere from 52% to 70% of students who enter college as self-identified Christians leave with no faith. After four years, up to 59% of students on some campuses no longer identify as “born again.” Why do students who come from faith-filled homes struggle to maintain their faith after college? Reader, I believe it's because we fail to teach the whole person. Biblical faith isn’t just built on head...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, Wouldn't it be nice if someone recognized your homeschooling efforts with a cash gift that you could spend on things you need in 2025, like school supplies? We're doing just that. Olive Tree Tutorials is proud to team up with Yellow House Book Rental and at least 12 other homeschool bloggers as a sponsor of the Homeschooling Teens Giveaway. Read below for instructions to enter for a chance to win one of two $75 gift cards (or click here to go directly to the entry form). No purchase...
3 months ago • 1 min read