My children both asked repeatedly if we could learn another language. Maybe it’s because of their world-traveling uncle…or that they want to be able to exchange secret messages in public. Either way I wanted to capitalize on their desire. We chose Latin, and my research into products to help me teach a language that I myself didn’t know led me…
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Homeschool Sales!
We are joining in some pricing cutting and sale pricing in celebration of this wonderful time of year! Please enjoy the following sales from our authors and fellow homeschoolers… This post contains affiliate links to products we love and use in our homeschool! Please see our disclosure policy for full details. From Cindy at Shining Dawn Books: Nature Study Through…
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Unit Studies Made Easy Review
{contains affiliate links} Using unit studies in our homeschool has been a great way to add variety and encourage some delight directed learning in our home. Often we take time off of our regular studies during Advent to focus on preparing for Christmas. It’s a great time to add in a unit study. We could delve more deeply into the…
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Charlie and Noel: An Advent Calendar Story
It’s time to break out those Advent Calendars and count down to Christmas. But instead of chocolates, why not count down with a charming story? Charlie and Noel: An Advent Calendar Story by Franziska Macur is a personal and inviting approach to preparing our hearts for the Christmas season. One objective the Lord has placed on my heart this season…
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The Children’s Illustrated Bible :: Review
I am not usually a big fan of children’s Bibles, we prefer to read straight from the scriptures in our home. However, this particular Children’s Bible has some great features and is great to read or look at alongside your reading from the Scriptures. All the favorite Bible stories are in this book. The text well written, easy for children…
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Color-By-Number Worksheets from Mama’s Learning Corner – Review
My kindergartener did not really like to color until the last couple of weeks. He does love to paint and he enjoys art time. But simple coloring did not appeal to him. What happened to make such a big change for my five-year-old son? ~ This review contains affiliate links because we love this homeschool resource! All opinions are our…
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Learning Latin With Song School Latin 2
How I wish we had started learning Latin with Classical Academic Press materials three years ago! When we started homeschooling I had grand plans of teaching my children Latin, but after a lackluster attempt at Latin roots I put my idea on the back burner. Both my children continued asking to please learn a foreign language. Research continued to lead…
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K’Nex Education – Introduction to Structures: Bridges
Please note that this review includes affiliate links because we really love this product and highly recommend it to you. During high school, one of my sons showed interest in learning more about architecture. This interest-driven subject included all kinds of learning, including building with K’NEX Education – Intro to Structures: Bridges. We were more of a LEGO building family…
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The Official SAT Question of the Day
If your teen is planning to take the SAT, it’s a good idea to practice. You can spend huge amounts of money on SAT prep classes, or you can buy a practice book as we did. However, the valuable first step we take is free: in grade 11 we start doing The Official SAT Question of the Day. We used to…
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Home Field Advantage by Skyla King-Christison
Over the years trial and error got me where I needed to be for applying methods in order to be the most effective teacher for my learner. But oh how I wish I had had Home Field Advantage just given to me from the beginning! I have homeschooled for over 12 years. I first started with no experience or understanding…
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