The Curriculum Choice

in Elementary· Language Arts· Logic· Mathematics· Online· Phonics· Reading· Spelling· Uncategorized

K5 Learning

To be honest, when I was approached about writing a review for K5 Learning, I was going to pass. We just haven't liked any online sites that we have tried. I decided it was only fair to give it a quick look before saying no, and my five-year-old was immediately drawn into the site. I responded to the request with a yes. We started with the recommended learning assessment, to see where my son … [Read more...] about K5 Learning

in High School· History· History & Geography· Middle School

Understanding Government DVDs

As we find ourselves cooped up more often during the winter, we (unfortunately) tend to watch a bit more TV. I've tried to make sure at least some of what we watch is super-productive and the Just the Facts: Understanding Government DVD set fits the bill. Each of the three DVDs takes a detailed look at one of the three branches of the United States government system - The Executive Branch, … [Read more...] about Understanding Government DVDs

in Nature Study· Unit study resources

More Than Making Maple Syrup DVD and Giveaway!

Saturday morning. Big stack of hot pancakes on your plate. You pour maple syrup and pick up your fork. Ever wonder how that maple syrup is made? We did! And we learned the process from the Moore family on their newest DVD. This charming DVD, More Than Making Maple Syrup, is produced by the Moore family. The Moores are a Christian, homeschooling family of twelve from the hills of Virginia. All … [Read more...] about More Than Making Maple Syrup DVD and Giveaway!

in Bible· Mom Helps

A Wise Woman Builds by Meredith Curtis

A Wise Woman Builds Author: Meredith Curtis Format: ebook Pages: 365 Cost: $30.00 A Wise Woman Builds by Meredith Curtis is a massive Bible Study tool weighing in at 365 pages. Yes, you read that correctly...3.6.5. pages. WOW! This puppy covers IT ALL - at least when it comes to growing the house of God. Unlike most studies with this title, this study is about growing to enable building the … [Read more...] about A Wise Woman Builds by Meredith Curtis

in Art· Elementary· Handwriting· Language Arts

Draw, Write, Now – My Review

Note - This post may included affiliate links to products that we love and have used or would use in our own homeschool. Please see my disclosure policy. Draw Write Now handwriting and art program helped my daughter develop her printing skills and have fun while doing it! The series consists of eight books, each with a different theme and all written at the same level. You can start with any … [Read more...] about Draw, Write, Now – My Review

in Bible

Our 24 Family Ways

This wonderful family devotional guide by Clay Clarkson teaches character in five lessons a week for 24 weeks. The layout is simple – each day your family follows the "ARTS" system to learn that particular trait: Ask A Question Read The Bible Talk About It and Speak To God Each weekly character quality also has a commentary, definition and a modern day application. Your family … [Read more...] about Our 24 Family Ways

in Apps· Bible· Online· Technology

Daily Audio Bible App

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2CULd2qqR4&feature=player_embedded] Some are already dressed for the day. Two at the kitchen table lean over cereal bowls. I carefully place the laptop on the counter, away from anything that could spill and out of reach of little hands. I click over to Daily Audio Bible for Kids. This resource we first learned about from Ann Voskamp's Everyday … [Read more...] about Daily Audio Bible App

in Elementary· Grammar· High School· Language Arts· Middle School

Grammar Made Easy by Connie Schenkelberg

Grammar Made Easy: Writing a Step Above Author: Connie Schenkelberg Format: Print and ebook Pages: 117 Cost: $25 (ebook) or $29 (print) We are on our third year homeschooling and my son is in 9th grade. Prior to homeschooling, he was public schooled and always got A's and B's on his report cards. Imagine my surprise to find that somehow his basic understanding of grammar was … [Read more...] about Grammar Made Easy by Connie Schenkelberg

in Hands On· Uncategorized

Interactive 3D Maps

One of our investments for the 2011 school year was Scholastic’s Interactive 3D Maps: American History. It was actually recommended by the core programme we are using, but the book itself was bound to be a hit with two map loving young boys. Not to mention they really enjoy doing hands-on projects, so mixing the two together sounded like it would be right up their alley! We were not in the … [Read more...] about Interactive 3D Maps

in Classical· Hands On

Envision Teaching Latin with Visual Latin

The thought of teaching Latin made me want to hide under a table. I did not think there would be any way for me to teach Latin. I never took Latin in school. I have no experience in this subject and quite frankly it is an intimidating subject if you are unfamiliar. Knowing that I decided to homeschool to provide a better education I knew I would have to find away to teach my children Latin. Latin … [Read more...] about Envision Teaching Latin with Visual Latin

in History· Online· Unit study resources

Learn Our History DVD’s

My husband and I have been thrilled to introduce the Learn Our History DVD's to our children. We both have a passion for teaching fundamental truths about the history of the United States in our homeschool. Believe it or not, much of what we read/hear/watch is either extremely watered-down or downright misleading. Not so with this series of DVD's from Learn Our History! In each of the … [Read more...] about Learn Our History DVD’s

in Elementary· Handwriting

LightHome Publications Penmanship Books

I like handwriting books. They make life simple: Get out the book, turn to the page, write, put the book away. Repeat until the book is finished. This year, though, I decided that the shipping and handling on my favorite handwriting book was outrageous. I refused to do it. What’s a homeschool mama to do? Download handwriting books instead! So, I tripped along to Currclick and found an … [Read more...] about LightHome Publications Penmanship Books