Curriculum collects on shelves in our living room and peaks from boxes in the shed. A glance in either place reveals more stuff than we can realistically use. I'm so thankful for the options, but options can paralyze. So how do I choose what to help me teach my children? How did these books end up in our possession instead of others? I search for items that line up with our purpose for … [Read more...] about How I Choose Curriculum
Basic Math Word Problem Tutor DVD
I noticed lately there is a lot of programs and curriculum that have emphasis on fast learning, colorful and entertaining ways to teach and not to teach. My son tends to lean towards fast action shows, and games to keep him interested while my husband and I are trying to move him away from needing this kind of stimulation in order to learn. I was so happy to come across this DVD system … [Read more...] about Basic Math Word Problem Tutor DVD
Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
Yes, that is really the title of this review: Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization. It is not a very catchy title but this compact spiral bound book is a powerful tool in helping our children develop better language skills. The basic idea behind this Andrew Pudewa creation is that children need a foundation for correct and sophisticated speech patterns. Our children are … [Read more...] about Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
Real Learning: Education in the Heart of A Home by Elizabeth Foss
On my nightstand next to my Women’s Devotional Bible and the latest issue of my favorite quilt magazine sits a home school how to book I find so full of encouragement and practical advice I refer to it often. Elizabeth Foss’ Real Learning: Education in the Heart of A Home shows us how to use living books and real life experiences to teach our children. If you want your children to love learning … [Read more...] about Real Learning: Education in the Heart of A Home by Elizabeth Foss
Write Guide
I love writing, and I am the happy beneficiary of several excellent writing courses taken in high school and college. Unfortunately, this has not translated very well when it comes to teaching my own children to write well, especially for my oldest, whose writing skills are advanced. I'm a bit of a "softie" and don't usually require as many re-writes as might be necessary to produce truly … [Read more...] about Write Guide
Honey for A Child’s Heart
If I were stranded on a desert island with my family, destined to homeschool my children there until the next boat arrived, and I could only have one educational resource there with me, I would have to choose my library card. Of course, there would need to be a local library on that island, but that's beside the point. All joking aside, reading with my children is the one thing I have … [Read more...] about Honey for A Child’s Heart
Have you met Sir Cumference?
He's such a wonderful person, along with his wife, Lady Di, and son, Radius. His friends can't be beat either -King Arthur, Geo of Metry, Sym, Sir D'Grees, King Lell, Per, Countess Areana, Vertex, Sir Tangent, Sir Lionel Segment and others. Living in Camelot under King Arthur, Sir Cumference and his buddies must work through many complications that require mathematical and logical thinking. … [Read more...] about Have you met Sir Cumference?
Spellingtime.com
I’m sure many of you will agree with me that spelling is just one of the those subjects that’s just not that exciting to teach but we know our children need to be taught it. I’ll admit that I have tried a few spelling programs but none has made our family as happy as Spellingtime.com What is Spellingtime.com? It is an online spelling program that allows your child to work independently. … [Read more...] about Spellingtime.com
Atelier Art
I have been homeschooling for almost 7 years now and for most of those years, I felt guilty about the lack of a structured art program within our homeschool. Now, we did lots of art projects and the children took art classes outside our home but I always wanted a structured art program that we could do at home on a regular basis. I wanted an art program that would be easy for a non-artist to … [Read more...] about Atelier Art
Great Scientists in Action: Early Life, Discoveries, and Experiments
In my years of homeschooling, one of the most asked questions is, "Which science curriculum should I use?" I know I have asked that same question many times. Then one day I asked that question to a physicist friend of mine. I was very curious what a homeschooling physicist thought was important to teach his children about science and what curriculum he used. His answer was surprisingly … [Read more...] about Great Scientists in Action: Early Life, Discoveries, and Experiments
Form+U+la
When I first started homeschooling, I knew I wanted to make school part of our real life. I knew my children would be involved in more than just textbook learning. We were already spending so much time doing "non-traditional" learning like 4-H Clover Buds, service projects, field trips, plays, church choir, making meals for ourselves and others, and working on the farm. I never knew exactly … [Read more...] about Form+U+la
We Three Kings of Orient Are Copywork Curriculum
We use copywork in our home since I have two boys that don't like to write. I try to find many ways to enhance their writing experience and help with their penmanship. I am picky though on what I will allow them to use. I don't just want them to copy words on a paper. I want them to learn something as they learn to write and read better. When I looked through this wonderful curriculum by … [Read more...] about We Three Kings of Orient Are Copywork Curriculum