A Day in the Life of BJU Press Homeschool

Have you ever felt like something's just not quite clicking in your homeschool? Like you're doing all the things, but it still feels...off? That was us. Until BJU Press video lessons turned out to be the missing puzzle piece that made it all fit.

In this post, I’ll walk you through a real-life day using BJU Press Homeschool—how it actually works in our home, how much of it my 7-year-old does independently, and what we tweak to make it fit our life.

It’s a little structured, a little flexible, and a whole lot of gospel-centered awesomeness.

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How Our Morning Starts

No Pinterest-worthy routine here.

We eat breakfast.

Then I look at my son and say, "Okay Luke, off you go."

That's it.

Luke knows he’s working until around 11am.

We usually do a 4-day homeschool week, but we stay flexible.

Some weeks we go longer, some weeks shorter.

We use BJU Press video lessons with physical workbooks (check them out here).

Luke logs into the Homeschool Hub (BJU’s online platform), and everything he needs is right there.

No DVDs, no hunting for files, no chaos.

Just a tidy browser shortcut and go.

The Hub shows him what’s up to date and what needs catching up.

He often does all his math in one go, then all his reading.

Batch working like a tiny CEO.

And that freedom makes things smoother—for both of us.

Yes, my 7-year-old manages this on his own.

Yes, He’s Really That Independent

Once your child can read instructions, they can run this program solo.

The teacher on screen explains the lesson, points out manipulatives, and guides them through the workbook.

Luke sometimes asks me for help with a tricky word, but on many days, I honestly don’t hear a peep.

He’s just powering through like the boss of his own learning.

And I get to work, parent the other kids, or drink a coffee while it's still hot.

It’s glorious.

The Gospel at the Center

Here’s the real reason I keep coming back to BJU Press Homeschool.

It’s gospel-centered.

Luke learns about Jesus—not just in Bible class, but in reading, science, and history too.

He hears that Jesus died for him to save him from his sins, and that gives him real hope.

And honestly?

That’s something a lot of curricula just skip right over.

This isn’t just education.

It’s discipleship.

And that matters.

If you’re looking for a curriculum that actually integrates Christianity into every subject, you might want to check out BJU Press.

Tests Without the Tears

Now, let’s talk tests.

Luke doesn’t even know tests are meant to be scary.

Because we talk about doing your work with integrity from the start, tests feel like any other workbook page.

He actually thinks they’re fun.

He gets excited to see how high he can score.

He aims for 100%.

If he gets 80%, he’s crushed.

Meanwhile, I’m thrilled.

"Buddy, 80% is amazing! Let’s go get a muffin!"

Sometimes we even celebrate with a café date and sneak in some geography with a map.

That’s ninja homeschooling right there.

Does It Have Busywork?

Yes.

And no.

If Luke needs the practice, we do every activity.

If he’s flying through a concept, I let him cross out what he doesn’t need to do.

He knows how to spot the extras.

It’s usually math that has the most extra stuff—cumulative reviews and repeat practice.

Even skipping some of that, he still scores 80–90%.

If he drops under 80%, we review it together.

But that’s rare.

Maybe once every 10 tests.

You can totally make this program work for your child, not just at your child.

If that kind of flexibility sounds good to you, you’ll probably enjoy how customizable BJU Press is.

How We Speed It Up

You’re the parent.

So you get to choose what’s important.

For us, American history isn’t something we dive deep into.

We’re Australian.

So we read the Heritage Studies aloud and skip the workbook.

Luke still enjoys it, but he doesn’t need to memorize details for things that aren’t relevant to him.

Same goes for science.

Before I was pregnant, we did all the experiments.

Now? We hit play on a video and talk about it…usually while I’m juggling this little bub, Josie:

It’s not perfect, but it works for this season.

And that’s the point: BJU Press gives you structure, but it doesn’t lock you in.

Clean-Up Counts as School

When schoolwork’s done, we’re still not done.

Homeschool doesn’t end until the mess is cleaned up.

Books away.

Laptop shut.

Folders back in their spots.

Scraps in the bin.

Because I’m not raising freeloaders.

I’m raising future adults.

Clean-up is part of the day.

Want a curriculum that helps build independence and responsibility? BJU Press does both.

Flexible Scheduling Is Our Friend

Luke often negotiates his schedule.

“Can I do double school today so I can go swimming tomorrow?”

Sure!

That’s the beauty of homeschooling.

He’s learning to plan, to manage his time, and to stay motivated.

And part of managing life well? Knowing when to pause.

Breaks = Life

Luke takes several short breaks—usually around 5 minutes each.

He might have a quick play with the baby or fit in a mini piano lesson.

Sometimes he eats morning tea while watching his video lesson.

Just sitting there, happily munching while the math teacher explains fractions.

It’s not super structured, but it works.

And most importantly, it keeps learning fun.

If your child hates school, they’re not learning how to love learning.

And that’s one of our biggest goals here.

Raising a Business-Minded Kid

And speaking of life skills...

If you’ve ever wondered how to help your kids be truly independent—not just in academic bookwork, but in life—listen up.

Luke started his own business at age five. See piccy below…

Yes. He’s just five.

He now earns around $30 an hour.

Sometimes more.

He’s learning people skills, responsibility, and how to save and give.

‘Hello, how may I help you.’

‘Which plant would you like?’

‘It costs $10.’

‘Thank you for shopping with me.’

And he LOVES it.

If you want to know how we set that up, I’ve got a full post and video on it you can check out.

Final Thoughts

So that’s what a day in our BJU Press homeschool looks like.

It’s structured, flexible, gospel-centered, and it’s something my son can run mostly on his own.

Which is a huge win for me as a work-at-home homeschool mum.

If that sounds like something your homeschool needs, BJU Press might just be your missing puzzle piece.

You can also compare it to other Christian homeschool curriculums, check out this post here or video below.