Eldest girl was browsing her Tapestry of Grace notebook. “So it says here I’m supposed to keep a time line.” Then she saw the light bulb floating above my head. The Book of Time from our early Sonlight days. The book I set aside for later. I pulled it from the long-forgotten section of the History shelf. She was intrigued. Her enthusiasm drew a crowd. “Aw, you got Joseph. I wanted Joseph!” … [Read more...] about Book of Time
Adam and His Kin
As a supplement for studying ancient history this year, my children and I read Adam and His Kin. Ruth Beechick has done a fantastic job retelling the Biblical story of Creation through Abram as he leaves Ur (Genesis 1-11.) Reading like living literature, the author fills in some of her own imaginations about how the characters of the Bible might have felt and what they might have said. This may … [Read more...] about Adam and His Kin
My Access! Vantage Online Writing Course
My Access Home Edition is an online interactive writing program designed to be added to any curriculum seamlessly. You can purchase the program for three students for $99.95 HERE. From about first grade through high school this program will help your child develop valuable writing skills at his or her own pace. My Access is designed to take a central role in helping your child achieve … [Read more...] about My Access! Vantage Online Writing Course
Hooked on French Program from Hooked on Phonics
Having taken French in high school and college, I couldn't help but want to work on French with my children once we started homeschooling. Urged by many people to focus on Spanish instead, we spent a gross amount of money, bought Rosetta Stone, and started working on Spanish. After six months, when my kids only seemed to be able to use about as much Spanish as they had learned on Dora … [Read more...] about Hooked on French Program from Hooked on Phonics
Writer’s Inc and Write for College Writing Handbooks
The GreatSource Education Group, a Houghton Mifflin Company, has produced a variety of academically useful and reliable handbooks. Chief among them are the writing handbooks, including Writer’s Inc. and Write for College. Both books are intended for high school students. They present writing in an orderly manner, complete with lots of examples. These two handbooks contain enough writing … [Read more...] about Writer’s Inc and Write for College Writing Handbooks
Logic and Reasoning with the Bluedorn’s
This post contains affiliate links. We love logic in our homeschool! I've used logic puzzlers with my children as early as 1st grade with such materials as Mind Benders, Prufrock Press books, and Logic Links. Now that my oldest is moving into upper middle and high school level courses, we've begun some more formal logic/reasoning instruction. Brothers, Nathaniel and Hans Bluedorn, have written … [Read more...] about Logic and Reasoning with the Bluedorn’s
Flat Stanley Unit
Often in our schooling, I find myself working hard to remember and actively teach our “middle” students! This year, we have worked together with another family once a week to join forces on several subjects we wanted to teach our different aged students, and I loved having some focused time with our “middles.” To have a direction of study, we chose to use the Flat Stanley unit study published … [Read more...] about Flat Stanley Unit
Sew Teach Me Sewing Curriculum Review
Since my daughter is in 8th grade this year, I was eager to start some formal home economics classes with her as part of her school day. Not only do I feel that home economics classes teach valuable life skills, I think they are a wonderful, hands-on break from the more academic subjects which compose her school days. My daughter had shown interest in learning to sew, so I wanted to add a sewing … [Read more...] about Sew Teach Me Sewing Curriculum Review
Little House in the Big Woods Notebooking Study
I can’t remember how I stumbled upon September West’s 4RPress, but I was immediately drawn to her beautiful notebook pages for a few of my favorite books, Hans Brinker, The Apple and the Arrow, and Heidi. When her Little House in the Big Woods study was published, I added it to my wish list. A few days later, September offered me a free copy in exchange for a review. I was thrilled! I … [Read more...] about Little House in the Big Woods Notebooking Study
Letter of the Week Curriculum Review
I have to admit that I am not able to be creative every minute of every day. I just do not have the energy. When I was preparing for our summer learning adventures I knew I wanted something fun for my younger 4 children, ages 1-5, to do each day. The other big requirement was that it was laid out for me. Enter the Letter of the Week curriculum from Confessions of a Homeschooler. I am really … [Read more...] about Letter of the Week Curriculum Review
The Royal Diaries Series
Since I was a little girl, I've been an avid reader. I remember coming home from the library, barely able to balance on my 10-speed because of my huge load of delightful reading. Even earlier than that, I remember my mom sighing as I climbed into bed, struggling with the stack of books I expected her to read to me before bedtime. Memories like these come back to me when I take the kids to the … [Read more...] about The Royal Diaries Series
Red Chair Press Tickles your Funny Bone
Red Chair Press graciously allowed me to review their Funny Bone Readers: Developing Character series of books along with the lesson plan and activity book. Having one child just entering the world of reading, I was excited to get started on this series, especially since it focused on character development. These colorful and delightful books help a child learn to read while nurturing a quality … [Read more...] about Red Chair Press Tickles your Funny Bone