HomeWorks by Precept Consultant Mary McIntyre NC

06/02/2026

Richmond, VA field trip idea:
Recently I had the opportunity to visit the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in the Richmond, VA area. They have recently opened the butterfly garden. This is a Blue Morpho butterfly, probably a female, possibly laying eggs. The second picture (not mine) shows the beautiful blue appearance of the wings, which can be up to 8 inches across, when they are opened. Fun fact: the wings are not actually blue, but due to light refraction off of tiny scales, they appear blue to the human eye. What a beautiful expression of the limitless creativity of the Creator God! I'm thinking this would make a wonderful science field trip for those living near or visiting the Richmond area this summer. (There are lots of interesting facts about the Blue Morpho butterfly which can be found online!) For more information about the garden, https://www.facebook.com/LewisGinter/

06/02/2026

I have not personally watched all of these and therefore cannot unreservedly recommend them, but I share this to give you some ideas of options you might consider watching and/or showing to your children. (It's always the parent's job to be the parent, which includes deciding what is and is not appropriate, God-honoring viewing material for your family.)

🇺🇸 NEW BLOG POST: With America's 250th Anniversary soon approaching, here are 15+ movie recs to watch with your family. 🔗Link below in the comments!

05/20/2026

Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

05/19/2026

Spread the news: JourneyForth's Summer Reading Challenge starts June 1! Open to all U.S. students ages 4–17.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/journeyforthsrc

05/18/2026

Finishing courses on the Homeschool Hub? This video may give you some helpful information!

HomeWorks by Precept Consultant Amy Booker takes you through a virtual BJU Press Homeschool Hub features walkthrough.This video will show some quick tips to ...

05/15/2026

05/12/2026

It's the time of year when many are administering standardized tests and reviewing scores. A couple of the more commonly used standardized tests are the Iowa Assessment and the Stanford 10, both of which are available through the BJU Press testing service. There are many misconceptions about what standardized test scores mean and how they should be interpreted. This link will take you to a document that will help you better understand what your standardized test scores are actually telling you and how they can help to guide you in making choices for your child's education.https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/pdfs/homeschool/standardized-test-prep-guide-for-math.pdf

05/10/2026

It is important for us as parents to guard and teach the hearts, eyes, ears, and minds of our children. The "junk" of the godless world is everywhere, and it's up to parents to help their children learn to rightly navigate the realities of the culture we live in. Make sure your curriculum is on your side, providing academic rigor from a biblical worldview. BJU Press homeschool curriculum can help with that!

What your children learn—and how it’s presented—matters.

With BJU Press Homeschool, you can trust that every book, video lesson, and illustration is carefully reviewed with biblical values and family standards in mind.

Content is thoughtfully designed to be age-appropriate, uplifting, and aligned with what matters most to your family.

Because homeschooling is more beautiful when you can teach with confidence and peace of mind.

05/02/2026

It's hard to believe we are already talking about summer reading activities, but here's one to add to your list! Start making your plans to participate!

Who is ready for JourneyForth's Summer Reading Challenge to start June 1st?

02/02/2026

BJU Press is providing additional resources to help equip you as a parent in shepherding your children. Check out the link below.

Talking To Teens About God In a Culture of Confusion DOWNLOAD HERE Talking To Teens About Gender Starting Conversations that Matter DOWNLOAD HERE