As a homeschool mom hopefully you will at least once use a curriculum that will leave you with cherished memories. First Language Lessons was one of those programs for me. It is a curriculum that leaves me with warm memories of cuddling with my daughter on the couch as we would do her grammar lessons. Oh, how I miss it even more as I write this review. First Language Lessons for The … [Read more...] about First Language Lessons for The Well-Trained Mind by Jessie Wise
Eating The Plates: A Pilgrim Book Of Food and Manners for Homeschool
One of my favorite ways to teach is to take a book and put it into action. Last Thanksgiving our family read Eating The Plates: A Pilgrim Book of Food and Manners by Lucille Recht Penner. This book offers so many opportunities for learning. Eating the Plates: A Pilgrim Book of Food and Manners You could simply read through Eating the Plates each year at Thanksgiving, discussing the … [Read more...] about Eating The Plates: A Pilgrim Book Of Food and Manners for Homeschool
Coding Classes for Kids
In a heavily digitized world, how do we help our kids get a jump on mastering the skills required to keep up? As homeschoolers we have the opportunity to choose the subjects we focus on at every age and stage. Even as early as elementary school we can introduce our kids to the fundamentals of the digital world with fun, educational apps, teaching them to type, and even coding classes for kids. … [Read more...] about Coding Classes for Kids
A Thanksgiving Book List for Your Fall Homeschool Studies
As the leaves begin to change color and prepare to fall, we are looking ahead to the upcoming holidays. Many homeschoolers take the time to include holiday themed studies into their days. Thanksgiving is a big one. I have curated a Thanksgiving book list of some of the very best to help you do just that. Or maybe you just want to have some of them around to read at bedtime or during times when … [Read more...] about A Thanksgiving Book List for Your Fall Homeschool Studies
Living Books for Art in Your Homeschool
As a Charlotte Mason educator, some of our homeschool time is spent learning about artists and completing picture study, as well as using living books to bring subjects to life. Continuing in Charlotte Mason style, I try to only use living literature in our homeschool. Luckily, I've found several wonderful children's books about artists including the Getting To Know the Great Artist Series and … [Read more...] about Living Books for Art in Your Homeschool
Apologia Science Review Round-Up
If you have been in the homeschooling world for a little bit (or a lot a bit) you have probably heard of Apologia Science. Apologia is a Christian company that offers resources in Bible, Science, Math, Social Studies and World View. And needless to say, they are very popular and widely used resources throughout the homeschool community. Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our … [Read more...] about Apologia Science Review Round-Up
Writing a Family Mission Statement for Your Homeschool
Something I always recommend to new homeschoolers is to write a family mission statement. The value of a mission statement for a new homeschooling family is irreplaceable. I also strongly believe that Mom and Dad need to sit down apart from each other (or vow not to peek) and write separate lists of what is important to them. Then, convene together and take the time to discuss and learn from each … [Read more...] about Writing a Family Mission Statement for Your Homeschool
Three Computer Games I Almost Always Allow in Our Homeschool
I disapprove of screen time and, perhaps foolishly, long for the ‘good old days’ when we had no screens except the bug screens in our windows. Of course, too much screen time is good for no one, but I’ve discovered that I need to be realistic and allow some of it. Getting too much out of step with what their friends do is not good for kids either. Therefore I encourage some online … [Read more...] about Three Computer Games I Almost Always Allow in Our Homeschool
Homeschool Record Keeping
An organized homeschool is a successful homeschool! One important piece of organization is in record-keeping. Just how do the authors of the Curriculum Choice stay on top of homeschool record keeping? We share our secrets in this post! Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Homeschool Record Keeping From The Curriculum … [Read more...] about Homeschool Record Keeping
Homeschool Co-ops: To Join or Not is the Question!
Homeschool co-ops, are they a good fit for your family? Is it worth the time? Is it worth the money? Do my kids benefit from them? Will they enjoy it? Will they learn anything? These are all good questions we ask ourselves when we consider to join a co-op or not. Homeschool Co-ops: To Join or Not is the Question! What is a homeschool co-op? First, for any of our newbies out there let me … [Read more...] about Homeschool Co-ops: To Join or Not is the Question!
Favorite Fall Books for Your Homeschool
Can you smell the pumpkin spice in the air? Are the leaves starting to change and fall? With the changing of the seasons once again here in NY we look forward to snuggling in to read some good books, as well as getting out and doing things like identify leaves. This is a collection of fall books to help you do just that! Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure … [Read more...] about Favorite Fall Books for Your Homeschool
The Fall Homeschool
As we look ahead to fall, there are so many things to consider: formal schooling, school supplies, cooler weather, and, for many, some form of harvesting or preserving. This is always an exciting time of year, full of happy and idealistic plans. Such enthusiasm is good, as long as we pair it with realism. I find it so easy to forget that there are only 24 hours in the day, that … [Read more...] about The Fall Homeschool