My family has used Oak Meadow curriculum through many of our homeschooling years. In 5th grade, we used Oak Meadow’s US History program. We learned history through their fun filled hands-on, activity-based approach. Later we used much of their English curriculum. This year we used their English program for 10th graders, called Literature and Composition II. It provided both exposure…
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No Fear Shakespeare Series by Spark Notes
Shakespeare can be intimidating for many of us. The language, the rhythm of the words, the references, and the subject matter can all contribute to a confusing mess if we don’t have some guidance. Since I didn’t have time to take a literary course in Shakespeare but I did have a desire to read it and understand it, I found…
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Make Math Drills Fun With Math Monkey
Math drills are important. My children do fine with written drills – up to a point. Since we love to use technology in our homeschool, I am always on the hunt for apps that aid in our learning. When we stumble upon a fun app, all the better. Math Monkey is an app that drills your child’s mental addition, subtraction,…
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Sequential Spelling Review
Spelling is a subject we all struggle with but for some of us it’s an extra challenge. I found sequential spelling to be an answer for my reluctant speller. No weekly spelling tests over random lists but instead a logical progression built on a familiar foundation. Like building blocks, sequential spelling begins with basic word families and quickly builds on…
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Aquatic BugKit Review
We have had so much fun with this!! The Aquatic BugKit from LaMotte Company is a fantastic, hands-on way to discover the health of a creek by observing the insects that call it home. I requested the kit for review because I thought it might make the perfect go-along for my Incredible Creeks NaturExplorers Study. Boy, was I right! The…
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Sonlight Core E/4 {2012 Edition}
Two years ago we made a big curriculum change for our family. Last year we enjoyed using Winter Promise which is known, by many, as a boxed curriculum. I use the term loosely, so please don’t flog me with how it may not quite fit that term. Besides, that’s not really the point of what I’m about to share with you!…
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Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers & Teachers
Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers Ages 4-13 by Susan Kilbride When we received Science Unit Studies I was so excited! Multiple science unit studies laid out in one easy place to consult. For me, it’s a simple way to add to existing curriculum or even step outside our lesson plans and enjoy a delight-driven topic. The book is…
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Playing and Learning With Manipulatives – Numbers and Patterns – Kindergarten
Early math is all about hands on learning and the use of manipulatives for young mathematicians! The basic manipulatives needed for early math can be found in your own home. Numbers and Patterns – K can be done using simple supplies easily found, such as small toys, buttons, crayons, etc. Before opening Numbers and Patterns-K, my family spent a…
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Amanda Bennett Unit Studies Review
Over the years our little homeschool has evolved with many learning styles. I think this happens to many of us. We went from needing a lot of hand holding to being able to create our own unit studies. The first time I ever saw an Amanda Bennett unit study my children weren’t quite old enough and honestly I had no…
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Learning to Draw Cartoon Faces with Pick and Draw
Would you like a fun family game that also inspires creativity (many times LONG after the game is over)? Do you want to learn to draw cartoon faces? Pick and Draw might just be the perfect game for your family. Our family has had so much fun with this simple deck of cards. I don’t think we’ll be stopping any…
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