Math is one of those subjects we love to hate. Getting kids counting can be seemingly easy, but hit those math facts and many struggle to gain fluency with them. XtraMath is a website that can help you, help your kids master their math facts. What Is XtraMath? Today I am sharing with you one of my favorite math websites, XtraMath.org. It is a FREE, web-based math facts fluency … [Read more...] about XtraMath: Free Math Facts Practice For Kids
Soaring with Spelling and Vocabulary: A Homeschool Review
After using Growing with Grammar for many years with my older two, I decided to give Soaring with Spelling and Vocabulary a try with my youngest. I really like the independent learning and usage set-up of the JacKris Publishing products so I figured Soaring with Spelling and Vocabulary would be just as great an option as Growing with Grammar. Soaring with Spelling and Vocabulary is a … [Read more...] about Soaring with Spelling and Vocabulary: A Homeschool Review
Cheerful Cursive Writing & Reading Homeschool Review
Cheerful Cursive Writing & Reading We are using Heart of Dakota Bigger Hearts for His Glory as our spine this year (3rd Grade) and one of the suggested items within that curriculum is Cheerful Cursive. My son, who is almost nine, has NEVER enjoyed writing. EVER. I have worked really hard to get him to at least not completely hate it. With that, I've had him do minimal actual writing up … [Read more...] about Cheerful Cursive Writing & Reading Homeschool Review
Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners Review
Our very own friend and fellow review author, Cindy West has written this book, Homeschooling Gifted Kids: A Practical Guide to Educate and Motivate Advanced Learners! Homeschooling Gifted Kids is... I’m not sure how Cindy was able to cover so much in 200 pages, but she does. She's a mother with 18 years of homeschooling experience and a background in education. Cindy is also an author … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners Review
Homeschool Preschool Piano with Music for Little Mozarts
A few months ago my family bought a piano. Growing up, playing the piano was a regular part of life, so I was anxious to have a piano in our home for the sake of my children (well, for me too!) I was so excited to finally get a piano and I couldn't wait to start teaching my children how to play! The problem was, while I know how to play, I honestly didn't know where to start for … [Read more...] about Homeschool Preschool Piano with Music for Little Mozarts
30 Awesome Human Anatomy Resources for Homeschool Science
These human anatomy resources for homeschool science include books, hands-on projects, curriculum, and more. Starting at a young age my youngest child in particular was obsessed with the human body and how her body worked. Since she was very much a hands-on learner I searched for and provided her lots of hands-on activities to help her explore the human body. Human anatomy is something … [Read more...] about 30 Awesome Human Anatomy Resources for Homeschool Science
50 Awesome Activities for Kids with ADHD
Do you have kids that struggle with attention issues? Or ones that are very active, or have a hard time concentrating? Is your child showing signs of or is diagnosed with ADD or ADHD? While teaching kids like this can be more challenging, I am here to tell you it is doable. By flipping their struggle areas to make them work in your favor, you can successfully support your kids with ADHD or … [Read more...] about 50 Awesome Activities for Kids with ADHD
GEO Puzzles for Homeschool Geography Fun
Puzzles are a wonderful way for kids to get hands-on with topics they are learning. Geo Puzzles are a great way to add hands-on learning and fun to your homeschool geography studies. Please note that this review includes affiliate links because we really love this product and highly recommend it to you. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for more details. Using Geo Puzzles For … [Read more...] about GEO Puzzles for Homeschool Geography Fun
Homeschool Electives: Top Curriculum Reviews
Electives can cover such a wide range of topics in homeschool. And electives are often where our students find the most joy – plus develop unique talents and interests. Especially in high school, electives become an important part of the homeschool curriculum. Here you will find a collection of homeschool reviews for electives. Choosing electives for the high school years is an essential part … [Read more...] about Homeschool Electives: Top Curriculum Reviews
Stack the States Homeschool Geography App Review
The Stack the States Homeschool Geography App is a favorite in our house. Even our grown children enjoy playing with their nephew! It's a fun and engaging way to learn things like the shapes of the states, where they are located on the map, state flags, and many more fun facts about each state. Did you know that Tennessee is nicknamed the “volunteer state”? Can your child identify his states … [Read more...] about Stack the States Homeschool Geography App Review
The Digital Homeschool – Tech Savvy Tips & Online Classes
We hear it often, but what does it actually mean to be "tech savvy"? Cambridge dictionary defines it as one whom is well informed about or proficient in the use of modern technology, especially computers. Growing up, few of my peers had experience with computers. My first exposure to the internet wasn't until I was in my final year of college. Today, tech-savvy individuals gain their first … [Read more...] about The Digital Homeschool – Tech Savvy Tips & Online Classes
Current Events for Kids: The Juice News
Can we agree that 2020 made it tough for parents to share about current events with their kids? Countless times I explained events unfolding in the USA or around the globe. Day after day, it seemed new words, phrases and conversations were introduced and explored. Many of which have become commonplace in how we discuss things. As a parent, I especially felt glued to ‘the news’ at different … [Read more...] about Current Events for Kids: The Juice News