Science is Simple Why, yes it can be! With two little ones – a Kindergartner and a toddler, science needs to STAY simple. Both of my girls are hands-on learners, so that makes science REALLY fun in our house! Because my girls are young, and because I believe exploration and hands-on activities (especially science!) is best, Science Is Simple is a great book for us! Written by Peggy … [Read more...] about Science Is Simple
All About Learning Press Readers
My beginning readers are children who have been raised on a wide variety of literature, from Dora the Explorer books (which do not really count as literature) to classics like Heidi and everything in between. As they have begun learning to read one thing I have tried to find are beautiful books on their level. I’m sorry, I’ve seen those beginning readers where the whole story is 3 or 4 words … [Read more...] about All About Learning Press Readers
I Can Read! Made by God Series by ZonderKidz
Book Series: I Can Read! Made by God. Age Recommendation: 4 to 7 Use: Reader Books; Level 2 Reading with Help Publisher: ZonderKidz When I see ZonderKidz, I take notice. I have purchased many books from ZonderKidz in the past and have never been disappointed. I love the quality and the interwoven faith in the books. Couple that with the I Can Read! series which is known having titles … [Read more...] about I Can Read! Made by God Series by ZonderKidz
Simply Grammar
In our three years of home education, I have tried just about every grammar program I have seen. With all that we have seen and used, I have decided that Charlotte Mason is the way to go with Grammar. We love one company in particular, but have so much copy work with our main curriculum that I needed to find something that was Charlotte Mason friendly, without all of the picture study and copy … [Read more...] about Simply Grammar
Consumer Math Success Kit
Consumer Math Success Kit by David Newton is a gem for high school students! This one semester course (53 lessons - some of which can be used more than one day or extended into real-life practice) includes practical math your child will need in the future. Bank accounts, loans, credit cards, taxes, home costs, budgeting, insurance and planning for the future are some of the 27 topics covered. … [Read more...] about Consumer Math Success Kit
Analytical Grammar
"I am a woman on a mission to convince parents that they don't need to be 'doing' a grammar worksheet every day, all year long, for years and years! If grammar is taught sequentially and logically, there is no need for so much repetition." ~Robin Finley Analytical Grammar by Robin Finley and contributing author Erin Karl is just what the quote above suggests - concise, systematic, thorough … [Read more...] about Analytical Grammar
Anno’s Math Books
It is very difficult to find living math books that present complex topics in an accessible way. One math author whose books we have learned to love is Mitsumasa Anno. Anno believes “that mathematics is more than merely manipulating numbers, it is a way of thinking, and that it has bearing on all scholastic subjects, indeed on all forms of creative thought.” Children throughout the world have … [Read more...] about Anno’s Math Books
Galloping The Globe
Ready to See the World? We are looking forward to a full and fun year of galloping through the continents of the world. This unit study approach to geography incorporates literature, language arts, science, bible, and various activities, as well as holidays and celebrations. Travel and tourism contacts are also included. Galloping the Globe provides a suggested schedule for one country per … [Read more...] about Galloping The Globe
Time 4 Learning
What Is Time 4 Learning? Time 4 Learning is an online curriculum for PreK – 8th Graders. It can be used to complement their current curriculum or as an entire curriculum in itself to cover language arts, math, science, and social studies. My Thoughts: The Positive – Age appropriate “cartoons” teach the lessons. Lorelei (age 4) and I tested out several different grade levels to see … [Read more...] about Time 4 Learning
A Young Scholar’s Guide to Composers
This past year our family was introduced to a study from Bright Ideas Press called A Young Scholar's Guide to Composers. You might already be familiar with Bright Ideas Press if you use their history curriculum, The Mystery of History. A Young Scholars Guide to Composers is a One-Year Curriculum for Grades 4-8. It is Christian based and Chronological. It is broken down into 32 weekly lessons … [Read more...] about A Young Scholar’s Guide to Composers
Primary Arts of Language: Reading
Wow. What a curriculum! Primary Arts of Language: Reading by Jill Pike of Excellence in Writing has put together a fantastic set of materials for teaching reading to your little one. Using the "blended sound-sight" method of phonics skills and sight words-based education with a playful, game-like approach, children are intended to have fun and progress rapidly at the same time. There are … [Read more...] about Primary Arts of Language: Reading
Grapevine Bible Studies
We’ve been using the Grapevine Bible Curriculum, New Testament, & loving it! The idea is that your children draws the stories & lessons from the Bible as they learn the lessons. The drawings are simple little stick figures, but if your children are like mine they’ll enjoy embellishing them with a few extra details! They will also write and memorize verses & have weekly reviews. All … [Read more...] about Grapevine Bible Studies