If you are looking for out of the box, fun ways to engage your kids in learning about math and math concepts, then I'd like to introduce you to Sir Cumference! Making Math Fun with Sir Cumference He's such a wonderful person, along with his wife, Lady Di, and son, Radius. His friends can't be beat either -King Arthur, Geo of Metry, Sym, Sir D'Grees, King Lell, Per, Countess Areana, Vertex, … [Read more...] about Have you met Sir Cumference? A living book approach to math
Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers
Basic. Simple. Long-lasting. Used with all of our five children to learn how to read. The phonics book that has been the go-to teaching tool in our family. Alphaphonics by Sam Blumenfeld is a full, logical resource for teaching students of all ages to learn to read. Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers "If you have never taught reading before in this sensible, systematic way, you … [Read more...] about Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers
Mango Languages: An online foreign language course
Mango Languages is an online foreign language course offering a myriad of language options for all ages! Mango Languages at a glance… Grade level: preschool thru adult Use as: stand alone curriculum Instruction time: none Prep time: none Cost: Free through many local libraries sold by 3, 6, or 12 month subscription About Mango Language Mango Language is an online … [Read more...] about Mango Languages: An online foreign language course
Sequencing Simple Stories AND Story Writing Activities
When I taught preschool, I often worked with the concept of sequencing, “which comes first”. Later I found that it was also an important concept in the early elementary years, as children were learning to read. There are a lot of ways to practice sequencing in your homeschool, day to day. We played with this concept, by asking “Which comes first?” Then we found a helpful workbook called … [Read more...] about Sequencing Simple Stories AND Story Writing Activities
August Homeschool Celebrations
Enjoy these August homeschool celebrations with your loved ones and make memories this month! Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. August Homeschool Celebrations National Toasted Marshmallow Day Have a fluffy, sticky, marshmallow-kind of day to celebrate this fun holiday! Marshmallow Toss Have a marshmallow toss outside … [Read more...] about August Homeschool Celebrations
A Review of English Literature for Boys and Girls
English Literature for Boys and Girls is both as an engaging primer and a literary journey through time, fostering appreciation for the artistry and legacy of English writers from the earliest times to the modern age. English Literature for Boys and Girls Ambleside Online has influenced our family in many ways, not the least by introducing us to great books. One that we’ve been using for … [Read more...] about A Review of English Literature for Boys and Girls
Psychology: A Christian Perspective
Using Psychology: A Christian Perspective as a high school elective is a great way to give your higher schooler context and understanding of psychology from a Christian perspective. The updated Teacher's Guide includes Worldview issues to help you weave the Christian worldview into every lecture. I have always had an interest in the study of psychology and even took a few classes on the … [Read more...] about Psychology: A Christian Perspective
July Homeschool Celebrations
Try out some of the wild, but real, July homeschool celebrations below and throw in some unique ones created just for your family, too. July 2 marks the half-way point of the calendar year. And what a year this has been thus far! How are your family adventures adding up for the first six months of this year? It's time for some family fun and festivities! Brainstorm and think creatively to … [Read more...] about July Homeschool Celebrations
Top Tips on How to Homeschool Middle School
When your children reach middle school age you start to realize that homeschooling has made a slight shift. Kids are older and ready for some independence (but not too much!). They have more questions and want to discuss everything with you (and may even question everything you ask them to do). It comes with the territory - and age. If you're looking for some advice and encouragement about … [Read more...] about Top Tips on How to Homeschool Middle School
21 World War Two Books for Teens
It's no secret that historical fiction is a love of mine. It's the primary way my kids were exposed to history. I especially loved the teen years because I could chose books that interested both myself and them! This is a collection of World War Two Books for Teens (both younger and older) that you won't want to miss! It includes so many of my favorites that I read with my teens. World War Two … [Read more...] about 21 World War Two Books for Teens
Christian History Library
The Christian History Library is an 11 volume collection of educational classics to aide in studying the Christian perspective on the history of the United States. What is the Christian History Library? The Christian History Library, is an 11-volume collection of educational classics. Do you desire in-depth study of the Christian perspective on the history of the United States? These … [Read more...] about Christian History Library
MasterMath: Free Middle School Online Lessons
If you’re in the throes of attempting to teach middle school math, you have my sympathy -- and my empathy because I’m right there with you. So let me share one of my secrets to maintaining everyone's sanity: a website called MasterMath. MasterMath Middle School Online Math Created and developed by Stan Lisle, MasterMath Middle School Online Math offers: -- all for free. Let me say … [Read more...] about MasterMath: Free Middle School Online Lessons