In our homeschool, we have always loved doing hands-on math during the early elementary years. Sometimes I wondered if I was covering the math concepts that my daughter needed. Looking for something that might guide our math activities, I found Evan Moor’s Geometric Shapes and Beginning Fractions. It gave us a simple guide for our hands-on learning. Ordering a pizza…
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Discoverer’s Bible: NIrV
I am very particular about the Bible I select for our homeschool. I want to make sure that the translation and presentation isn’t too much like a children’s Bible, because it’s for my 4th grader. And yet it still needs to be easy enough for a child to read. I also wanted a Bible that would set him up for…
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Motel of the Mysteries by David Macaulay
Everyone who studies ancient history relies on archeological finds. That makes sense, and it’s fascinating to see all the artifacts in books or, even better, in museums. It’s also fascinating to learn about ancient people’s cultures, religion, and daily life from objects found in ruins. But wait, do the objects really tell us the story…or are there interpreters who may…
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A Christmas Adventure – Scripture Adventures Review
Christmas is an exciting time of year for children. For me I love to see my children’s excitement and the wonder that this time of year brings. However, if we do not guard against it, we can soon find ourselves swept up in the all the jolliness of the season and leaving out the most important and central person – Christ. It…
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Larsen Toy Lab Blocks Review
Back when we were brand new parents, my mother gave my children a set of blocks. Many a plastic toy have come through our house but that set of blocks still stand, stack and stimulate imaginative play. That was 15 years ago. Today my five children still play with blocks… Exactly why we found Larson Toy Lab to be such…
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American Art History Review
I’m going to start by being really honest with all of you, I’m very very hesitant to accept any kind of curriculum or product in exchange for a review. It’s not that I feel superior to anyone or anything, not at all! It’s actually a few other things. 1, I tend to be tardy when I have to fulfill an…
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Copy and Draw Review
Six of our readers will be blessed with Copy and Draw. Don’t miss the giveaway at the end! Gentle Shepherd has a treat for your young student. I have been able to review Copy and Draw- Colors, Numbers, Rhymes… and More with my 1st grade student. This gentle approach to copywork is wonderful, especially for a boy. The copywork…
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Creation Science Studies ~ Biology Review
I had the opportunity to review Creation Science Studies – Biology offered by Homeschool Curriculum Resources: The New ABCs of Homeschooling – Affordable, Biblical & Colorful. All I can say is their name says it all! For being “just a little 51-page ebook” this resource is packed full of information. Creation Science Studies is shared in a very easy to understand…
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Fantastic On-Hand Resource: The Homeschooling Book of Lists
I rarely find home education materials in big-box bookstores, so you can imagine my surprise when this book jumped off the shelf and into my hands. Michael and Mary Leppert’s comprehensive The Homeschooling Book of Lists is a resource I consult quite regularly. And here’s why: it’s jam packed with information. More than just another guide to homeschooling, The Homeschooling…
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Home Art Studio Review
My family and I had the awesome opportunity to review Home Art Studio- Second Grade DVD program. Home Art Studio is a year-long, DVD-based art curriculum. There are two DVDs, with 18 lessons on each disk. The program is set up to do one lesson each week. Ms. Lindsay Volin is your personal art instructor, and walks you through each…
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