American Christian Education

Middle and High School with the Principle Approach

The final years of middle school and high school are key to preparing the children for adulthood. These years provide the opportunity to confirm and deepen the student’s reasoning skills, and particularly to research and reason Biblically. Pilgrim Institute offers many resources for developing these reasoning skills, both in teacher material and courses for the […]

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Teaching with the Principle Approach in Middle and Upper Elementary

Middle and Upper Elementary As the principles (rudiments) of each subject were taught in the early years, the middle and elementary years provide the opportunity for expanding these ideas, confirming with further documentation. As students are taught the principles of their subjects, they can become more independent, developing the tools for self-learning.   The following […]

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Where to Begin with Teaching and Learning America’s Christian History and the Principle Approach

Teaching and Learning America’s Christian history, government and the Principle Approach to education begins with me.   Why is it important that I learn first? My children and/or students will learn as I learn. The ideas of America’s Christian history and government must first be internalized in my thinking and my life. Then I can […]

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What it Has Meant to Know and Teach America’s Christian History

What it has meant to know and teach America’s Christian History Presented at Pilgrim Institute Annual Conference by a Homeschooling Mother     I went to a parochial school for the first six years of my schooling and then I went to a secular prep school for my remaining years. History always intrigued me, but […]

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Remembering Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln- Remembering his Life Character and Contributions  In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, February 12, Pilgrim Institute is offering a selection of free resources to help you remember the character and contributions of our 16th president. You’ll find something of interest for children, youth, and adults. Click on the live links below: Printable Gettysburg […]

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