Our family has used several things through the years to help our kids in the area of spelling. Some have worked well. Others have not. My oldest son (14) was really struggling this past year with his spelling and programs that we had previously tried just didn't seem to be doing the trick with him. He was a late reader. He has always struggled a bit with the concept of phonics. He tends to be very … [Read more...] about Sequential Spelling
Life Lessons: Sponsor a Child
Our family sponsors two children with Compassion International. It isn't exactly a curriculum, but my family is receiving an education through it. The educational benefits are numerous: 1. Geography becomes a real, living subject rather than a flat, oddly shaped spot on a globe. Someone lives there! Someone who writes you letters! You send letters back! Geography lives. 2. … [Read more...] about Life Lessons: Sponsor a Child
Max Axiom Graphic Science Books
I'm in love - or, better yet, my son is in love! We've had the opportunity to review graphic science books on all sorts of topics that are fun and easy to read. Comic book style science sounds really fluffy doesn't it? Believe it or not, the Max Axiom series is full of "real" science that goes deep enough to be appropriate for any upper elementary/early middle school child. My son is a … [Read more...] about Max Axiom Graphic Science Books
Train up a Child Publishing
Looking for a Bible based Charlotte Mason style curriculum for homeschool? Then Train up a Child Publishing may be just what you are looking for! Editor's Note: This curriculum was reviewed under its original name of Epi Kardia but this updated post has the current company name, links, and images. To me, this curriculum gets right to the heart of what we want homeschooling to be in our … [Read more...] about Train up a Child Publishing
Wordsmith
Wordsmith by Janie Cheaney is a creative writing course for 7-9th grades. Written to the child in a casual, humorous tone, it gives encouragement that writing isn’t something to hate and shouldn’t be considered too hard. Broken into three parts, lessons in parts 1 and 2 are incremental and break writing into doable steps which focus on various writing techniques. Even though the author begins … [Read more...] about Wordsmith
Answers for Preschoolers
Stop, drop and roll; numbers, matching, science, music, math, cutting and pasting, coloring, calendar and pattern practice, weather and seasons, holidays, physical education, Bible verse memory work and Biblical world view. Definitely a "Complete multi-subject curriculum for preschoolers" ~ Answers in Genesis And, look! Right at the top of each page – plenty of practice in name … [Read more...] about Answers for Preschoolers
Considering God’s Creation
At a Glance Product: Considering God's Creation published by Eagle's Wings Educational Products Age Level: 2nd thru 7th (adaptable curriculum) Use: Stand alone science curriculum (36 lessons) or a nice supplement for the notebooking side of science. Teacher Prep: Minimum to Moderate/Cut and Paste Format: Workbook, Teacher's Manual and CD (Workbook is filled with cut and paste … [Read more...] about Considering God’s Creation
Artistic Pursuits for the Junior High Student
I previously introduced you to Artistic Pursuits for the K-3rd crowd. Now I would like to introduce you to Artistic Pursuits for the Junior High crowd. Artistic Pursuits will be highly appreciated by those who teach from a Charlotte Mason or Classical method. However, this art curriculum will enhance any homeschool. The focus in Book One is on World Art. The student will gain an understanding … [Read more...] about Artistic Pursuits for the Junior High Student
Scripture Memorization Made Wonderful: Seeds Family Worship CDs
At some point last year I read about Seeds CDS. Although they received glowing reviews, I thought that at $12.98 apiece they were a bit on the pricey side. I was wrong. They are worth every single penny. Seeds Family Worship CDs contain delightful, powerful songs created using the words of scripture. The songs are sung by accomplished musicians, the … [Read more...] about Scripture Memorization Made Wonderful: Seeds Family Worship CDs
My ABC Bible Verses: Hiding God’s Word in Little Hearts
I'm always looking for new and different resources to use for our morning Bible time around the breakfast table. I first heard about My ABC Bible Verses on a Christian radio broadcast and placed it on my wishlist. I recently purchased it and am so glad that I did. We are almost to the end of it now and have been incredibly blessed by it. Not only does this book provide morning devotional material … [Read more...] about My ABC Bible Verses: Hiding God’s Word in Little Hearts
Arithmetic Village: And The Winner Is…
Congratulations to commenter #12, Dawn! Our winner was chosen using the online Random Number Generator. :) Dawn, please email me at songofmyheartblog at yahoo dot com within three days for info. on how to claim your set of Arithmetic Village books. I know that and your children are going to enjoy them! Thank you to all who participated in our giveaway! written by Shannon from Song of … [Read more...] about Arithmetic Village: And The Winner Is…
Lollipop Logic
Many of you know that I’m a huge fan of teaching logic in the homeschool. For most people, the word ‘logic’ brings to mind older children in middle school and beyond. Believe it or not, I’ve successfully used logic materials with my children as early as the preschool years! Today I’d like to introduce you to one set of fantastic books which I’ve used with K-2nd graders – Lollipop Logic and … [Read more...] about Lollipop Logic