Apples of Gold, written by Lisa Samson is a true treasure for teaching purity to your children ten and older. I'm always on the lookout for really good literature that brings home the point of purity with a serious message, yet without a heavy hand. This book meets both of those criteria! Not only that, but both my daughter and son were completely engaged in the story from beginning to end! … [Read more...] about Apples of Gold
Blooming into Wordsmiths with Institute for Excellence in Writing’s “Student Writing Intensive”
Writing is something that I have always liked to do. However, not everyone does, especially many children. Sometimes children (and even writers) struggle to think of ideas and things to write about. So, what can a parent do to help their children with this? Last school year, I volunteered to teach a writing class at my homeschool co-op. I had to undergo a DVD training in order to do it. … [Read more...] about Blooming into Wordsmiths with Institute for Excellence in Writing’s “Student Writing Intensive”
Integritas Academy File Folder Games
As we continue our homeschooling I look for many ways to keep our schooling hands on and fun. I came across Integritas Academy which is owned by a homeschooling family. They offer affordable file folder games in many subjects. I absolutely love to use file folder games and the kids love playing them. When I saw how wonderfully these were made I wanted to try them out. Most subjects I can … [Read more...] about Integritas Academy File Folder Games
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is a publication of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Are you wondering how in the world a boring statistical book made it onto a homeschool review site? Keep reading. The OOH is not boring, and it’s very helpful for middle school and high school homeschool students and their parents. My daughter is only ten but I’ve already bought a copy (from Amazon … [Read more...] about Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Art in the Style of Eric Carle
There are many ways to incorporate art into a unit study, but one of our favorites has been to learn about and imitate the art of a particular illustrator. Last year during our study of the ocean we read A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle. We enjoyed the illustrations so much that we decided to try making our own art in the collage style that Mr. Carle used for his delightful story about a … [Read more...] about Art in the Style of Eric Carle
Inspiration from Pilgrim’s Progress
If lessons are meant to be creative, mine fail. This year, lessons are pretty much straight from the book. Commendable plans smolder in my thoughts. Our idea books are perused often, but not by me. My son has taken to finding his own creativity. I applaud his efforts. Pilgrim's Progress When I asked him to record the characters in Pilgrim's Progress, he hunted for Alternatives to Worksheets. … [Read more...] about Inspiration from Pilgrim’s Progress
Welcome video!
We've just added a welcome video to our "About" page. It's a brief, 2 minute video explaining what we are all about and a few tips for brand new homeschoolers! Angela is a homeschool mother of 5, and has been homeschooling from the beginning. … [Read more...] about Welcome video!
Spears Christian Art Curriculum- Grades K-8
Since we are a hands on family, I was so happy to find Spears Art. This is a wonderful program that even the craft/art challenged teacher/student can enjoy. Complete curriculum for all grades K-8 come on a CD. You print out only what you want to use. What I love about this program is it's set up with a lesson plan that is God centered and helps implement seasons such as Christmas, and Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Spears Christian Art Curriculum- Grades K-8
Construction Zones and Beautiful Results
It is my belief that our homeschool adventure is just as much for me as it is for my children. I do not believe that I called myself to homeschool. I only answered the call. I believe it is what has been planned for our family since the blueprints were drawn up. May I share with you why I believe this? Deut. 6:5-9 says: “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all … [Read more...] about Construction Zones and Beautiful Results
Landmark History Books
It isn't a book my son picked off the shelf. The plain red cover is worn, stained, and wrapped with tape. It looks uninspiring, but after the first chapter we are both captivated by the amazing story of two brothers. The Wright Brothers- Pioneers of American Aviation by Quentin Reynolds was originally published in 1950 by Random House for the Landmark Series. This series contains some of … [Read more...] about Landmark History Books
Bruchko
Wow. We just finished reading Bruchko, the story of missionary Bruce Olsen, and I can truly say it's an amazing book! So many times, missionary stories can be rather dry and difficult to trudge through. Not so with Bruchko - we were enthralled from beginning to end! The excitement of the wonderfully woven true tale kept us on our toes. Witnessing the perseverance of this young missionary … [Read more...] about Bruchko
A few non-BPA resources
I have taken to buying books--lots of books. I buy literature from a local used bookstore and lots of resource books from mega-bookstores and my local used homeschool store. I like to buy books that I can refer to over and over for ideas and inspiration. I need to jazz up my lessons but I’m not always sure how to do it. Once I have the basic lesson planned, I need to provide a create outlet for … [Read more...] about A few non-BPA resources