Making homeschool decisions easy
Much of our learning takes place through unit studies. The History of Science Unit Study (focusing on the Ancient Greek Physician, Galen), therefore, was a perfect fit for my sixth grade daughter. If you are looking for a meticulously organized unit study, this is for you. If you are looking for an engaging book about a very interesting ancient figure…
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Do you hesitate to introduce Shakespeare’s plays because you think your children aren’t old enough? Do you think it would be too confusing, or that they might form an early dislike of the world’s most famous plays? Let me encourage you to give it a try! Introduce your children to Shakespeare. My eight-year-old son and eleven-year-old daughter have both enjoyed…
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Most homeschoolers are very frugal and must make their homeschool budget stretch as far as possible. My family is no exception and I think long and hard about investing in curriculum and tools for our learning experiences. My two youngest boys are very science oriented and are naturally inquisitive about the world around them so purchasing a quality microscope made…
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When you stick with a curriculum throughout your homeschool years, I believe it speaks volumes to its success and ability to meet the needs of different learning styles. Spelling Workout is more than just spelling. Besides Spelling Practice, Spelling Workout for Homeschool Teaches: Learning how to spell a word Phonics Dictionary skills Editing and proofreading – including proofreading marks Word…
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Children learn best when they feel secure, and there is no greater security than to know that their parents love each other. In fact, one of the best things we can do for our children’s education is to improve our marriages. So, in order to help you with this foundation of your homeschool, I want to tell you about the…
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Classical Academic Press is a fabulous resource for homeschoolers — and not just for those that follow the classical method! You’ll find wonderful programs for grammar, foreign languages, poetry, Bible study, and, of course, writing. We’ve tried a handful of writing programs (with varying success) but the one program that we always return to is the Writing & Rhetoric series…
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I know we all would love easy beautiful homeschool plans. I’ve found a wonderful way to add both beauty and fun to your homeschool. And get this – the planning and shopping is even done for you. With this open and go back to school backpack set, you can have a wonderful start to your homeschool year. Limited time! This…
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A well-loved Snap Circuits set has seen a lot of use in our home over the past several years. We purchased it before we even began homeschooling because we’ve always favored educational toys, especially those with longevity. Snap Circuits ranks high on educational toy lists, and with an advertised age range of 8-108 it covers the longevity aspect, too! Let…
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The Child Training Bible is a tool for parents and children to be able to go directly to the scriptures for training and instruction in 20 key areas plus a section on the gospel. It’s a wonderful resource for families! The Child Training Bible See that colorful chart in the front of my Bible? It’s a key for topics, such as…
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As Christian families, we are already familiar with simple traditions and things that we can do to bless our little ones. We do that with such things as telling Bible stories, reading Christian picture books together, reciting Bible verses, etc. As our children grow, finding ways to bless them can become just a little bit harder. Wouldn’t it be nice…
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