We’re a unit study and lapbooking family. We love to take a week, two weeks, even a month to explore a topic. We have used the Magic School Bus series to shape our units from the beginning. Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. As a matter of fact, we spent one entire year doing science units that centered around … [Read more...] about Using the Magic School Bus Books for Homeschool Science
The Principle Approach® to Homeschooling – Basic Training
This is the fourth of a four part series to answer why, how, and what in regards to the Principle Approach® to homeschooling. I'd love to offer my thoughts while I am still on summer break and you can take them for what they're worth. I think one of the things that new people try to do is wrap their mind around the whole thing, but that's what leads to becoming overwhelmed. The … [Read more...] about The Principle Approach® to Homeschooling – Basic Training
10 Best College Test Prep Resources for Homeschoolers
Yes, homeschoolers can navigate the SAT and ACT plus earn college credit through advanced placement and CLEP exams. We have been sharing reviews of some of the top college test prep resources to help your students prepare for these exams. To make it handy for you, we have put those test prep reviews together in one spot – plus added some great homeschooling high school resources! ~ We … [Read more...] about 10 Best College Test Prep Resources for Homeschoolers
Make Homeschooling the Charlotte Mason Way Simple
What a wonderful experience I have had the last few months! I received the All-Day Charlotte Mason Seminar on DVD, seminar workbook, and the Laying Down the Rails book and Workshop on DVD from Simply Charlotte Mason to review. If you have never been over to visit Simply Charlotte Mason, I highly recommend you take a look. They offer free curriculum guides, free ebooks, and many materials … [Read more...] about Make Homeschooling the Charlotte Mason Way Simple
Using Math-U-See for Homeschool Math
Math-U-See for Homeschool Math is a mastery based homeschool math program for grades K-12. Come take a look at how you can use it in your homeschool! Using Math-U-See for Homeschool Math The Math-U-See Curriculum is a complete and comprehensive K–12 math curriculum. Each level concentrates on a specific set of skills, while continuously reviewing and integrating topics and concepts … [Read more...] about Using Math-U-See for Homeschool Math
Life Skills for Homeschoolers: Online Craft Courses for Kids
Are you looking for some fun crafty projects for your kids? Want to include some valuable hand craft life skills in your homeschool? The Makers Club Membership from Elevation Handmade (online craft courses) may be just what you are looking for! Disclaimer: I received free access to The Makers Club Membership from Elevation Handmade and was compensated for my time in writing this … [Read more...] about Life Skills for Homeschoolers: Online Craft Courses for Kids
Grammar of Poetry from Compass Classroom – A Homeschool Middle School Course
We have a love of poetry. Robert Frost, Shel Silverstein, and many of those in 100 Best Loved Poems by Dover Publications. Yet I felt – and our older children asked if – we could dig deeper and study about poetry. The art of poetry to be exact. I had been eyeing Grammar of Poetry available via The Compass Classroom for a while. We love their other resources so much so I knew Grammar of Poetry … [Read more...] about Grammar of Poetry from Compass Classroom – A Homeschool Middle School Course
The Principle Approach® Homeschool Curriculum
This is the third of a four part series to answer why, how, and what in regards to the Principle Approach® education for homeschoolers. We often start our search for education looking for curriculum. What will we teach? What do our children need to know? The mounds of resources quickly become overwhelming. That is why I started this series discussing philosophy. … [Read more...] about The Principle Approach® Homeschool Curriculum
3 Ways to Learn with Visual Latin – A Homeschool Latin Course from Compass Classroom
Compass Classroom's Visual Latin is such a blessing in our homeschool. Recently, while my two eldest children were completing it for high school credit, we found three new ways to learn with Visual Latin. All opinions are our own and we love this Compass Classroom curriculum. Please see our disclosure policy. The affiliate links included are for resources we absolutely love. Visual Latin … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Learn with Visual Latin – A Homeschool Latin Course from Compass Classroom
Celebrate National Craft Month in Your Homeschool With These Fun Activities
March is National Craft Month and we are getting in on the fun with a collection of craft ideas to use in your homeschool. Celebrate National Craft Month in Your Homeschool With These Fun Craft Ideas March is National Craft Month and we are celebrating by sharing a collection of fun crafts for you to use in your homeschool. Crafts for spring, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, nature, and … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Craft Month in Your Homeschool With These Fun Activities
Homeschool High School Math With Teaching Textbooks
One of the biggest concerns I hear about homeschooling high school relates to how the parent will be able to teach all the high school subjects proficiently. I mean most of us graduated many years ago and if you haven't been using it, you probably lost most of it! The good news is that there are programs like Teaching Textbooks to help you homeschool high school with ease! I have been using … [Read more...] about Homeschool High School Math With Teaching Textbooks
Thiel College – A Homeschool Friendly College Option
Thiel College, (pronounced Teal) is a homeschool friendly college, located in Greenville, Pennsylvania. {Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Thiel College. I was compensated for my time in sharing this information. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for more details.} Thiel College – A Homeschool Friendly College Option Thiel College is located in the … [Read more...] about Thiel College – A Homeschool Friendly College Option