Are you looking for a fun way to introduce the alphabet to your younger ones? Or do your children need something special to do while you work with their siblings? Scholastic offers a hands-on alphabet program called The Big Book of Alpha Tales. It includes an entertaining story for each letter of the alphabet. My daughter loved the stories. We read them over and over each week. Meanwhile she was … [Read more...] about Introduce the A,B,C’s with The Big Book of Alpha Tales – My Review
Kidzmet Personality Profile Review
"Learning isn't just about WHAT our kids know, but HOW they learn." Have you ever felt like you weren't "getting through" to your student? Wondered why they were able to recall certain lessons more than others? Do you ever wish that there was a more effective way to teach? A way that really spoke to your student? Wish no more! Kidzmet is a tool that is all about helping parents and … [Read more...] about Kidzmet Personality Profile Review
Seterra – Learn World Geography While Having Fun!
Oh my! I just love this downloadable map quiz game! My girls have been using this program for a few years now and they still have fun when it's time to learn their world geography! No moaning or dragging of heels in this area of learning. In our home, I have the girls each spend 10 minutes, three times a week on this game. I usually focus on whatever continent we are looking at in history … [Read more...] about Seterra – Learn World Geography While Having Fun!
Artistic Adventures by Unit Studies
Don't miss the opportunity for two giveaways at the end! Our wonderful sponsor, Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett, is hosting a week of Artistic Adventures. What does that mean? Amanda explains... "It’s that time of year—the holidays are over, the novelty of snow is gone, and cabin fever is setting in. It’s obvious the children need an outlet, but what can you do? Now is the perfect time to … [Read more...] about Artistic Adventures by Unit Studies
Math On DVD Pre-Calculus by Steven Gottlieb
There’s always a lot to learning math. New ideas. Funny symbols. Last year’s concepts, almost forgotten, but suddenly important again. And, above all, radically new ways of thinking, especially for high school math. Because it takes many exposures to these new ideas to really understand them, your teens will benefit from supplementary math resources no matter how good your curriculum is. The … [Read more...] about Math On DVD Pre-Calculus by Steven Gottlieb
Staying “Up to Speed” With Grammar Minutes
Each of my children (grades six and two) has a gentle grammar program they use. I want to make sure, however, that they know what will be required of them when they take standardized tests this spring. I was looking for something quick, engaging, and low stress to assess their grammar skills. Grammar Minutes has been just what I was looking for, and my children actually LOOK FORWARD TO … [Read more...] about Staying “Up to Speed” With Grammar Minutes
Ranger Rick Jr. AppVentures Lions App Review
I loved reading Ranger Rick as a child. And my children have enjoyed the magazine as well. At one time we even subscribed to the wonderful Animal Baby magazine which has now been replaced with Ranger Rick Jr. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) publishes these series of magazines. The NWF has also created AppVentures to complement their magazine series. AppVentures are a fun and interactive … [Read more...] about Ranger Rick Jr. AppVentures Lions App Review
The Everyday Family Chore System Review and Giveaway
I was so excited to do this review that I about jumped out of my chair to type the email - as getting organized is a goal of mine. I would love to talk with you about this amazing system. I tweaked the chore system for myself and my smaller family and I believe it has the possibility to benefit many others! Especially those with large families. This chore system is designed by Vicki Bentley of … [Read more...] about The Everyday Family Chore System Review and Giveaway
Adventures in My Father’s World
When I began looking for our second grade curriculum last spring to say that I was overwhelmed was an understatement. You see, I just might be a little very hard to please in this area. I wanted the convenience of an all encompassing boxed curriculum, but I was too picky to be completely satisfied with what came in the box. Then I was introduced to My Father's World and this control freak mama … [Read more...] about Adventures in My Father’s World
“Owls” Project Pack from In the Hands of a Child
There’s something special about owls. Their golden-eyed gaze, silent flight, nocturnal ways, and mysterious calls capture our imaginations and fascinate our minds. In fact, owls are my family’s favorite bird. If it were legal to own one, we would! So my daughters were thrilled with the Owls Project Pack from In the Hands of a Child. This ready-to-assemble, reproducible lapbooking kit comes with … [Read more...] about “Owls” Project Pack from In the Hands of a Child
Hearts & Trees Prairie Kit
I have an eleven-year-old who loves to sew. She also has read all of the Little House on the Prairie books. This time period in American history interests her greatly. I believe she probably would have been happy living the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Our family just returned from a trip to see parts of the Oregon Trail. We saw the wagon ruts, visited an Army fort, and also toured a Bison … [Read more...] about Hearts & Trees Prairie Kit
One Year Adventure Novel
For English this year my fourteen year old (ninth grader) is finishing the One Year Adventure Novel (OYAN). He has thoroughly enjoyed the program and his enthusiasm has not waned since beginning last year. If you click the link and watch the introductory video, E14 is the perfect kid for this program. He has lots of ideas, but begins to wash out part way through his story. The program is designed … [Read more...] about One Year Adventure Novel