Welcome to Our Homeschool Journey

Before you scroll, take a quiet moment to watch the video below. It’s a small window into what homeschooling means to us—not just books and lessons, but a way of walking through life together with wonder, courage, and trust.

At The Once and Future Homestead, we believe learning begins with love—love of family, of truth, of quiet moments, and of the One who authored every page of our story. Homeschooling isn’t just an educational choice; it’s a lifestyle of discipleship, discovery, and delight.

You won’t find perfection here. You’ll find slow days and silly questions. Muddy boots and bedtime read-alouds. Kitchen table science and middle-of-math tears. And through it all, you’ll find the same gentle rhythm: turning the page, together.

Whether you’re just beginning or looking for fresh inspiration, I hope you’ll find rest, encouragement, and a few ideas here to carry into your own homeschool days.

Welcome, friend. Let’s begin this chapter together.

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🌿 The Moedim – God’s Appointed Times

A Homeschool Mini-Lesson about the Feasts of the Lord

The Bible gives us seven special celebrations called moedim (Appointed Times)—times when God invites His people to meet with Him. These Feasts of the Lord aren’t just old traditions—they’re full of meaning for today and tomorrow. Each one tells part of a bigger story, and Yeshua (Jesus) is right in the middle of it!

A Year of Feast-Based Homeschooling: Teaching Through the Moedim

Each year, the rhythm of God’s appointed times gently calls us back to Him. The Hebrew word "moedim" means "appointed times," and these Feasts of the Lord offer a sacred structure for worship, remembrance, and joyful celebration. For Messianic families and homesteaders like ours, they also provide a beautiful framework for homeschooling.

Instead of following only the traditional September-to-May academic calendar, why not let the biblical calendar lead your learning year? With each feast, your children can explore history, Scripture, science, art, music, and more. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to homeschool through the moedim and suggest fun, faith-centered ways to make each feast part of your family’s educational journey.

Children holding hands and walking in a field towards the horizon under a blue sky with clouds, with the text 'A Higher Calling for the Next Generation' written across the sky.

Messianic Kids in a Modern World: Raising Set-Apart Children with Confidence and Joy

A downloadable teaching with printables.

Outline: A Higher Calling for the Next Generation

  • The challenge: raising kids in a culture that doesn’t reflect your values

  • The gift: we are not alone—Scripture, tradition, and the Spirit guide us

  • What “set-apart” (kadosh) really means for children

    1. Foundations: Identity First

  • Teach them who they are before what they do
    Hebrew concepts: kadosh (holy), brit (covenant), mishpachah (family)

  • Daily declarations: “We are a covenant people”

  • Printable: Identity Builder Cards with key scriptures & Hebrew words


    2. Home Habits: Building a Culture of Faith

  • Daily routines that root them in truth (Shema, blessings, morning routines)

  • Celebrating the Moedim together as anchors of memory and joy

  • Encouraging questions and wonder—Torah is not dry!

  • Printable: Messianic Family Routine Chart

  • Printable: Shema Poster

  • Printable: Children’s Prayer Templates


    3. Torah as the Center

  • Child-friendly Torah study methods

  • Weekly parashah as a family practice (include art, questions, and play)

  • Teaching heart-level obedience, not performance

  • Printable: Parashah Kids Journal Pages


    4. Shielding Without Sheltering

  • Teaching discernment about culture, media, and influence

  • Being “in the world but not of it” with practical boundaries

  • Printable: Media Discernment Guide for Kids

  • Printable: Mirror Moments

5. Holy Days = Holy Opportunities

  • How the feasts shape their calendar and mindset

  • Age-appropriate roles during feast prep and celebrations

  • Using costumes, food, and songs to cement memories

  • Printable: Feast Activity Planner for Kids

6. Their Voice in the Kingdom

  • Encouraging prayer, worship, and prophetic hearing from a young age

  • Opportunities for kids to lead blessings or worship

  • Letting kids create their own set-apart space (prayer corners, etc.)

  • Printable: My Shabbat & Feast Journal (illustrated printable)

7. You’re Not Alone: Finding Support

  • Building or joining a small community (even virtually)

  • Reading list for parents and older kids

  • Encouragement: You don’t need to do it all—just be faithful

  • Printable: Community Builder Packet

Conclusion: Raising Remnant Children

  • These are Esther and Moshe kids—called for “such a time as this”

Your home is their sanctuary. You are planting eternity.