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
Sonlight Preschool: A Montessori Approach
The years just past toddler days are full of activity and wonder. Yes, they can be challenging. But, there is so much opportunity to make homeschooling simple and easy-going. I remember searching out a preschool Montessori approach for homeschooling — it felt like all those things. A fun way of learning and growing. A structure for Mom that felt enjoyable. Time for reading, playing, … [Read more...] about Sonlight Preschool: A Montessori Approach
Homeschooling in the Digital Age
This Homeschooling in the Digital Age is the third method in our series on Homeschool Methods. Here we will answer questions like: What is considered digital homeschooling? How can I use digital resources in my homeschool? Where do I find digital resources for homeschooling? Homeschooling in the Digital Age We are living in a heavily digital based world. You can order food online, … [Read more...] about Homeschooling in the Digital Age
Latin for Children vs. Latina Christiana
We began studying Latin four years ago when my oldest child was in the second grade. I read everything I could find on the different Latin curricula that were available and finally decided on Latin for Children for him. He completed the 3 books in 4 school years and this year he has started Latin Alive, which is a Latin program for middle school students, also published by Classical Academic … [Read more...] about Latin for Children vs. Latina Christiana
Story of the World History Volume 1: Ancient Times
This being our first full year of homeschooling, I was hoping to find a co-op we could be a part of. I was thrilled to find one that was new and starting about the same time we were starting our homeschooling year in September. One of the subjects we're studying is history for which we are using The Story of the World History for the Classical Child Volume 1: Ancient Times, Revised … [Read more...] about Story of the World History Volume 1: Ancient Times
Elemental Science’s Biology for The Logic Stage
I was very confused with the number of science curriculum options available after my sons passed their elementary level. I want our children to have a well-qualified science curriculum that is accepted globally. The elementary level still allows us to play around and have the fun of science but the middle school levels demand us to be more serious with all of the subjects. Our choice for the … [Read more...] about Elemental Science’s Biology for The Logic Stage
Story of the World Ancient Times
When I began looking into a history program to use, one name kept popping up again and again: The Story of the World series by Susan Wise Bauer. The Story of the World Ancient Times The Story of the World series follows the classical education scope and sequence for history, dividing it into four cycles. Four Cycles of Classical History Ancients, BC 5000-400 ADMedieval/Early … [Read more...] about Story of the World Ancient Times