Sometime ago, I dropped by a middle school to visit a friend and former colleague. While there, I observed her students working in pairs to compete for points as they reviewed material for an upcoming exam. I was captivated by how enthusiastic the students were and how engaged they were in the activity. Boom Bags, as she called them, are an excellent strategy for…
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Dover Publications for Christmas and the Creative Homeschool
Christmas cookies, the pieces to a nativity scene and paper snowflakes abound at our house – all because of Dover Publications! In addition to these, we have some wonderful instructional resources that will take you and your homeschool into January and beyond. ~Don’t miss the giveaway at the end!! We received these Dover Publications resources in exchange for an honest…
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Homeschool Freebies and Sales
There are simply so many wonderful homeschool freebies and sales right now! Enjoy… Homeschool Freebies and Sales Homeschool.com’s Holiday Fun Event is in full swing. Lots of free holiday printables, science experiments, recipes, website trials, and more (including some Hodgepodge!) Homeschool.com’s 2014 Gift Guide – such fun! It’s chocked full of great educational gift ideas—just in time for the holidays….
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Dover Publications Art, Literature and Science
We are quite taken with Dover Publications at our house! Yes, we have our basic curricula but these resources are the icing on the cake. Today I am highlighting art, literature and science books you will want to consider as well! ~Don’t miss the giveaway at the end!! We received these Dover Publications resources in exchange for an honest review….
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Clay Fun Art by Oak Meadow – My Review
Do your little ones struggle with handwriting? Is it hard for them to hold their pencil, to form their letters? We all know that arts and crafts are a great way to develop the small muscles of the hand for handwriting. Drawing, cutting, working with pastels, painting, and even finger painting in pudding can really help. But have you ever…
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Spelling City Review
My eldest son struggles with spelling so I am always looking for resources to help him improve his spelling. Spelling City has been a very helpful resource for my family. It is customizable and is a great tool to use with your favorite spelling program. Spelling City is a free website that is fun and simple to use. What’s Included for Free Members Teach Me Each…
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Self Propelled Advantage Review
Last year a friend introduced me to a lovely book entitled The Self Propelled Advantage. It was a crazy busy year for us, but the title and summary were captivating. As most parents, we were keen to help guide our children in the efforts of self learning and this book certainly seemed to fit the bill. When it arrived I…
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Educating the Teacher: Using John Saxon’s Math Books – a Review
For our early years of math we love Christian Light Math. However, Christian Light Math is revising all of their middle and high school math programs and since math is not my strong suit I didn’t want to struggle through the revisions. Though I am sure they will be great just like their elementary level. So after a lot of research…
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WordUp! Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots
You may remember our love of Visual Latin? Our high schoolers are using it for their foreign language credits. Well, now Compass Classroom, the makers of Visual Latin, has a fantastic, new resource for you. WordUp! The Vocab Show. WordUp! is a zany new way to learn vocab from Latin & Greek roots! ~Don’t miss the discount code at the…
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Promise and Deliverance by S.G. De Graaf
It can be difficult to find a quality narrative Bible curriculum for teens and adults. The four volume Promise and Deliverance series by S.G. De Graaf, first published years ago, is still among the best. Many years ago Christianity Today called it “A landmark in interpreting the simple stories of the Bible” and that assessment is as valid as ever….
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