This past year our family was introduced to a study from Bright Ideas Press called A Young Scholar's Guide to Composers. You might already be familiar with Bright Ideas Press if you use their history curriculum, The Mystery of History. A Young Scholars Guide to Composers is a One-Year Curriculum for Grades 4-8. It is Christian based and Chronological. It is broken down into 32 weekly lessons … [Read more...] about A Young Scholar’s Guide to Composers
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Wonders of Old: Medieval Timeline App
I'll admit that I'm very new to the world of apps. My son saved up his own money this past winter to purchase an iPod Touch. I had no idea how incredibly cool that little palm-sized piece of technology could be. When Terri Johnson of Knowledge Quest and App-School asked if I'd like to review her newest educational app, I was very excited! The Wonders of Old: Medieval Timeline App is exactly … [Read more...] about Wonders of Old: Medieval Timeline App
Train up a Child Publishing
Looking for a Bible based Charlotte Mason style curriculum for homeschool? Then Train up a Child Publishing may be just what you are looking for! Editor's Note: This curriculum was reviewed under its original name of Epi Kardia but this updated post has the current company name, links, and images. To me, this curriculum gets right to the heart of what we want homeschooling to be in our … [Read more...] about Train up a Child Publishing
Answers for Preschoolers
Stop, drop and roll; numbers, matching, science, music, math, cutting and pasting, coloring, calendar and pattern practice, weather and seasons, holidays, physical education, Bible verse memory work and Biblical world view. Definitely a "Complete multi-subject curriculum for preschoolers" ~ Answers in Genesis And, look! Right at the top of each page – plenty of practice in name … [Read more...] about Answers for Preschoolers
Artistic Pursuits for the Junior High Student
I previously introduced you to Artistic Pursuits for the K-3rd crowd. Now I would like to introduce you to Artistic Pursuits for the Junior High crowd. Artistic Pursuits will be highly appreciated by those who teach from a Charlotte Mason or Classical method. However, this art curriculum will enhance any homeschool. The focus in Book One is on World Art. The student will gain an understanding … [Read more...] about Artistic Pursuits for the Junior High Student
Drawing Basics by Thomas Kinkade
I count it a benefit of homeschooling when one of the masters can step in and teach my children. Thomas Kinkade has led my children in Drawing Basics several times already. That is with the Alpha Omega DVD Lifepac. An Alpha Omega Lifepac is a full subject of study "built upon the principle of mastery learning." Drawing Basics is an elective Lifepac. Our two eldest children went through all the … [Read more...] about Drawing Basics by Thomas Kinkade
The Answers Book for Kids, Volumes 1-4
Did Adam and Eve have bellybuttons? – Kimberly W., age 7, Georgia When God created the earth, were the trees fully grown, or were they baby trees? If they were full grown, did they have growth rings? – Chris J., age 11, California How did all the dinosaurs fit on the ark? – Abby G., age 6, New Mexico If you are like me, you are asked these sorts of questions by your children. And, … [Read more...] about The Answers Book for Kids, Volumes 1-4
Wordplay Cafe
Wordplay Café by Michael Kline is a set of grammar and vocabulary lessons disguised as a book of games. Truth be told, there are a few lessons that cover logic and Greek and Latin in there, too. The set up of the book itself mimics a menu at a café. There are recipes for games, brain candy (interesting word and language facts), unfortunate cookies (made up but funny definitions for words), … [Read more...] about Wordplay Cafe
French is Fun
In grade 7, after years of low-key, informal French, our children start French is Fun 1. This inexpensive textbook from AMSCO works well for us, helping the children consolidate all their earlier knowledge and extending it dramatically. French is Fun, Book 1: Lively Lessons for Beginners, Third Edition by Gail Stein and Heywood Wald brings beginners to a reasonable level of proficiency. … [Read more...] about French is Fun
Things People Do
Do you remember elementary school social studies? I remember a few bits and pieces—my memories are of a little American history and a lot of social studies. It seems that we talked quite a bit about how society works. We talked about the police, the fire department, community leaders, the library, and other societal mechanisms. Though I have chosen a chronological approach to history, I still … [Read more...] about Things People Do
Lessons in Manners for Copywork
Copywork should be easy. It should be related to the history lesson or pulled from the read-aloud selection. It can come from art, music, or science. It can be a statement, a poem, or a definition. Copywork should be easy, but if I do not take the time to gather and organize the passages it becomes a tedious, time-consuming problem. Most of the time, I am on top of things well enough to avoid … [Read more...] about Lessons in Manners for Copywork
More Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter
I have four children and have taught three of them to read to advanced levels. Most of my children have been able to master reading comprehension through reading and discussion quality literature. However, some have needed more practice in order to do well on standardized tests. More Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter by Jane Ervin - Level 1is a resource that provides … [Read more...] about More Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter