This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attack on our country that began with an airplane flying into one of the Twin Towers in NYC. That day will forever be etched in our history and is known as Patriot Day. This is a collection of Homeschool Patriot Day Resources to use with your children. September 11th, 2001 started out as any other day for most of us. Everything … [Read more...] about Homeschool Patriot Day Resources
Back to Homeschool Help from Curriculum Choice Authors
Because we are all preparing to get back into the swing of homeschooling, we thought you would appreciate a little back to homeschool help from us. Back to Homeschool Help We all need new inspiration now and then. So we invite you to visit with us a while. Let us encourage you. Save this post for any sort of back to school time. Whether it be after the holidays, the start of a new school … [Read more...] about Back to Homeschool Help from Curriculum Choice Authors
How to Parent Your Homeschool Student’s Passion
Parent Their Passion: How to turn your teenager’s inward-focused talent into a wonderful serving skill set that brings value to others. You want your teenager to be motivated. You want him to succeed. How do you make your child’s talent go from a shy inward focus over into a valuable skill set that brings genuine joy and value to others? Here is how to parent your homeschool student's passion. … [Read more...] about How to Parent Your Homeschool Student’s Passion
The Back To School Survival Manual Review
Wouldn't it be great if there was a Back to School Survival Manual? It has been a busy time for families preparing for back to school. Back to school time usually takes a huge amount of energy for any teacher and homeschooling mom around the world. It is the time when the homeschooling market is very busy as there are usually more and more families that decide to start homeschooling. It's … [Read more...] about The Back To School Survival Manual Review
All-In-One Online Language Arts Curriculum with LightSail
An online language arts curriculum is no longer a mythical unicorn in the homeschool world. Now you can combine reading, writing, vocabulary, and fluency for pre-K through high school, all with one unique online program! Disclosure: I was asked for an honest review of LightSail. I was compensated for my time. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I only choose to share … [Read more...] about All-In-One Online Language Arts Curriculum with LightSail
Second-Generation Homeschool Moms Share Their Perspectives- Homeschool Generations: Part 3
Ever wonder how your kids will look back and reflect on your decision to choose homeschooling? Well 8 second-generation homeschoolers are here to share their side of the story with you today. They were homeschooled themselves, lived to tell the tale, and even chose home education for their own children! Welcome back to the Homeschool Generations series! It has been such a delight to share the … [Read more...] about Second-Generation Homeschool Moms Share Their Perspectives- Homeschool Generations: Part 3
Apologia Homeschool Earth Science Curriculum
After 20 years of homeschooling I stand by one guideline: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Yes, that sentence holds plenty grammar errors! (Feel free to edit). Though really, I’m just sharing how I approach homeschool planning. It often takes time to notice what curriculum works best for your family. Sometimes, even more effort for a particular child. So, when I noticed ALL my … [Read more...] about Apologia Homeschool Earth Science Curriculum
Why Christian Parents Are Loving This Homeschool Biology Curriculum
Do you remember your biology class from high school? I do. I remember it was lackluster and as secular as it could get. But despite all that, I learned a valuable lesson from that class. A lesson that I wouldn't realize until I was a homeschool parent. The takeaway for me was this; I can't expect my children to enjoy a subject or cultivate a genuine love of learning if I feed them boring … [Read more...] about Why Christian Parents Are Loving This Homeschool Biology Curriculum
Rod and Staff Preschool Activity Books for Homeschool Review
Rod and Staff Preschool Activity Books are full of fond memories for this Mama! This wonderful set is one of the resources we started homeschooling our eldest with in 2001. Study Time Preschool Workbooks for ages 3-4 This set of books from Study Time Publishers are what Rod and Staff recommend for ages 3-4. They are "beginning activity books for your young child...made to provide … [Read more...] about Rod and Staff Preschool Activity Books for Homeschool Review
Rod and Staff English: Grades 3-5
I am generally a devout Charlotte Mason homeschooler but I do wander off the path sometimes. When it comes to teaching grammar I tend to go the way of classical education. We have been using Rod and Staff English for 3 years now and it has been one of my tried and truly loved curriculums. We started using Rod and Staff when each of the children reached 3rd grade level. Rod and Staff is a … [Read more...] about Rod and Staff English: Grades 3-5
An Overview of Train up a Child Publishing
Train up Child Publishing is a literature based Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling. It uses the Bible and great children’s literature to teach Bible, History/Reading, Science, Language Arts, and Fine Arts together. This is an overview of all their curriculum options. What is Train up a Child Publishing? At Train up a Child Publishing, we believe that the foundation of homeschooling … [Read more...] about An Overview of Train up a Child Publishing
Train up a Child Publishing Daily Lesson Plans Curriculum
Have you ever been over the moon excited to find a curriculum that completely embodies your goals for your homeschool? I was lucky enough to do so when I found Train up a Child Publishing. 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. Train up a Child Publishing Daily Lesson Plans … [Read more...] about Train up a Child Publishing Daily Lesson Plans Curriculum