This vibrant Fall 2025 issue of SEA Homeschoolers Magazine brings together insightful, eclectic, and science-rich content to support and inspire secular homeschoolers. Inside, you’ll find guidance on navigating AI in student writing, a deep dive into developmental stages for learning, and a powerful reflection on homeschooling with disability and chronic illness. We also explore the chemistry of mac and cheese, enzyme action with pineapple and gelatin, and why every child deserves a voice at the lab bench.
Featured articles celebrate Indigenous authors, foster curiosity in early learners, and empower families to build molecular literacy at home. You’ll also find Ask Blair’s thoughtful advice, creative recipes with scientific purpose, and an uplifting perspective on eclectic, academic homeschooling. With engaging voices, practical support, and a commitment to inclusive, academically rigorous education, this issue is designed to spark curiosity and strengthen your homeschooling journey.
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Summer 2025
5 Steps for Designing Your Own Unit Study
by Lisa Tussey
Wonder a Lot
by Patricia Zaballos
The Secret to a Successful Science Curriculum: Failure
by Vanessa Hobbs, MS
Biotechnology Smoothie Lab
by Vaness Hobbs, MS
Rethinking the School Year: Why Year-Round Homeschooling Just Makes Sense
by Blair Lee, MS
Essential Books for Political Education: A Complete Reading List by Age
An Introduction to Multisensory Math
by Meg Nacios & Erin Daniels
Ask Blair
by Blair Lee, MS
Beyond Civics: Why Your Homeschool Needs Political Education Now
by Blair Lee, MS
Political Education by Age: Actionable Tips for Every Homeschooler
by Blair Lee, MS
Electronic e-Waste Management Starts at Home(school)
by Jeffrey Dunnihoo
Recipe: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Winter 2025
Ages and Stages of Cognitive Load
by Blair Lee
Critical Thinking: Metrics and Methods
by Dr. Sabrina Weiss
How to Talk to Kids about Hard Topics
by Joshua Jernigan
2025 SEA Homeschoolers Reading Challenge
by SEA Homeschoolers
The Cognitive Science of Reading: Why Early Instruction Matters
by Blair Lee
Ask Blair Column
by Blair Lee, MS
Preview: “It’s a Big World Out There, and Most of It Is Under Water!”
From Marine Biology by Blair Lee, MS (Summer 2025)
Beyond Grades: Assessment That Actually Supports Learning
by Emily Veno Skolnick
2024’s Top Picks: Fantastic Reads for Kids
by SEA Homeschoolers
Recipe: Pumpkin Dog Bisquits
by Blair Lee, MS
Scientific Notation: A Better Way to Write Very Big or Very Small Numbers (Contextual Math Preview from Marine Biology)
by Blair Lee
Spring 2025
The Art of Planning – A Homeschooler’s Guide
by Blair Lee
Review of Home.School.Life
by Strictly Secular Homeschooling
Lessons from Worldschoolers on Turning Travel into Education
by Rosenrot Mireille Schulpke
Funding for Microschools and Homeschools
by SEA Homeschoolers
Building a Stellar Science Program in Your Homeschool
by Blair Lee
Ask Blair Column
by Blair Lee, MS
Previews: Lit Guide for A House on Mango Street and Hearth & Story
Socialize Yourself!
by Amy Sharony
24 Graphic Novels for Preschool to High School
by SEA Homeschoolers
Recipe: Vegan Lettuce Wraps
by Blair Lee
Time for an Upgrade – 41 Easy-to-Adopt Ideas
by Amy Sharony
All History Is Queer History
by Joshua Jernigan
Winter 2024
Secular Homeschoolers Might Just Save the World
by Amy Sharony
Don’t Believe Everything You Believe
by Generation Skeptics
Books You May Have Missed in 2023: Recommendations for Toddlers to Teens
by SEA Homeschoolers
Frameworks for Ethical AI Use in Creating Teaching Materials
by Dr. Michelle Parrinello-Cason and Blair Lee, MS
Homeschooling High School
by Blair Lee, MS
Ask Blair Column
by Blair Lee, MS
NEW PRODUCT REVIEWS by SEA Homeschoolers
The Ultimate Homeschool Calendar from Amy Sharony
Conceptual Algebra from Conceptual Academy
Hearth & Story Homeschool Language Arts from Lindsey Sodano
Life on a Melting Planet
by Blair Lee, MS
Recipe: Spicy Carrots
by Blair Lee, MS
Homeschooling Learners with Disabilities: Six Tips for Success
by Lindsey Sodano
Activity: Make Your Family’s “Book Rules”
by Lindsey Sodano
Summer 2024
How to Raise Self-Directed Learners
by Amy Sharony
Five Non-Traditional Courses to Equip High Schoolers for a Rapidly Changing World
by Julia Kurnia
How Literary Analysis Helps Build Critical Thinking and Communication Skills: Is Your Child Prepared for a Future Infused with AI?
by Anna Lisa Martin
The Inextricable Reality of AI
by Blair Lee
Navigating Parenting Challenges & Shaping Positive Behavior by Developing Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Children
by Amy Sage
Ask Blair Column
by Blair Lee, MS
Activity: The Relationship between El Niño, La Niña, and Climate Change
by Blair Lee, MS
Top Ten in Demand Skills For Today’s Jobs: #5- Creativity
by Jeff Imrich
Recipe: Stuffed Squash
by SEA Homeschoolers
If You Are Still Homeschooling At The Kitchen Table, It’s Time To Stop! Here’s Why!
by Dr. Denise Perdue
Celebrate PRIDE Throughout the Year: 51 Joyful, Identify-Affirming Books to Read with Your Homeschooler
by Amy Sharony
Developing Executive Functioning Skills in the Middle School Years
by Emily Veno
Fall 2024
Educator, educate thyself! What I Wish I Knew about Dyslexia Sooner
by Whitney Voltz
The Future Requires Lifelong Learners
by Jeff Imrich
The History of LGBTQ+ Politics in America
by Joshua Jernigan
Breadth vs. Depth: Positioning Yourself for Effective Curriculum Planning
by Shahidah Ahmad M. Ed.
Fall Booklist: 52 Weeks of Astronomy Lessons
by SEA Homeschoolers
Ask Blair Column
by Blair Lee, MS
Optimizing Learning: Understanding Cognitive Load in Children
by Blair Lee, MS
Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: How to Build Your Child’s Decision-Making Skills
by Emily Veno Skolnick
You Might Be a Homeschooler If…
by SEA Homeschoolers
Recipe: Pumpkin & Lentil Soup
by Blair Lee, MS
Beyond the 5-Paragraph Essay
by Amy Sharony
Create Your Own Pumpkin Story: A Fun Hands-On Learning Activity
by SEA Homeschoolers
Book Review: An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States & The Rediscovery of America
by Blair Lee, MS
What Cognitive Science Tells Us about How Learning Best Happens
by Blair Lee, MS
The SEA Homeschoolers Magazine is a publication of SEA Publishing. It features articles written for secular academic homeschoolers by secular academic homeschoolers. Each issue has advice, information, book recommendations, homeschool projects, recipes, and travel notes. Subscribe today and get each issue of the e-magazine sent to your inbox.
Winter 2023
Our Big New Year Plans
by Blair Lee, MS
We Believe from SEA Homeschoolers
by The SEA Homeschoolers Admin Team
Looking Back
by Blair Lee
2023 SEA Homeschoolers Reading Challenge
An English Teacher’s Thoughts on the Rise of AI Writing
by Dr. Michelle Perrinello-Cason
Ask Blair Column
by Blair Lee
Butternut Squash Soup
by Blair Lee, MS
How Assessments Can Reenergize Your Homeschool
by Ellen Crain
Winter Booklist
by Kat Hutcheson
Summer 2023
Imposter Syndrome and Homeschooling
by Blair Lee, MS
Homeschooling Middle School
by Blair Lee, MS
Interdisciplinary Learning: How to Create Real-World, Interest-Driven Unit Studies for Your Kids
by Emily Veno
Ask Blair Column
by Blair Lee
PRIDE! 365 Days a Year
by Joshua Jernigan
What Makes Me Human Activity
by Blair Lee, MS
Five Things to do with a Mentor Text: A Deep Dive into Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson
by Dr. Michelle Parrinello-Cason
Nurturing Your Child’s Coding Journey: Choosing the Right Tools
by Ryan James
Get to Know the 2023-2024 Tween and Teen Book Clubs!
by Michelle Parrinello-Cason and Sabrina Weiss
Unleashing the Superpowers Within: A Guide to Enriching, Strength-Based Homeschooling
by Sam Young
Noodle Bowls with Lemongrass Tofu
by Blair Lee, MS
Spring 2024
A Learner-Centered Guide to Choosing Curriculum
by Blair Lee
This Is What Homeschooling Looks Like Now
by Amy Sharony
Homeschooling Used to Be Harmonious—What Happened?
by Emily Veno
Hydropower! An Alternative Energy Lab
by Blair Lee
50 Books to Decolonize Your History Shelf
by Amy Sharoney
Ask Blair Column
by Blair Lee, MS
NEW PRODUCT REVIEWS by SEA Homeschoolers
Exploratory and Elementary Spanish from Christina Gabonay
Dino Math Supplementary Bundle from Christina Gabonay
The Queer, Colorful, Feminist, Immigrant History of the United States THINKbook from Amy Sharony
Outcasts, Oddballs, and Iconoclasts: U.S. Literature THINKbook from Amy Sharony
United States Philosophy: Transcendentalism THINKbook from Amy Sharony
Why Neutral Science Isn’t Neutral
by Blair Lee, MS
Recipe: Raisinet Cookies
by SEA Homeschoolers
Evaluations that Nurture Growth—10 Tips
by Blair Lee
Back to School? A First Look at Post-Pandemic Homeschool Trends
by Lindsey Sodano
Homeschooling B.SEA.E.: Reflections on a Decade of Growing Secular Homeschool Support
by Amy Sharoney
Reframing Our Perspective: Viewing Children’s Behavior as a Skill Gap Rather Than a Character Flaw
by Amy Sage