One of the very best things about homeschooling your kids is that you are free to choose any philosophy of teaching you wish. Paying attention to the way your child learns and adhering to his/her needs in the classroom is a huge benefit that homeschooled kids have. Many of you reading this review may have chosen to homeschool for the very reason that your child could not … [Read more...] about Charlotte Mason Guides for Homeschooling
Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Ideas – Ways to Celebrate Mom
Every year in May, not only do we celebrate Mother's Day, but there is an entire week dedicated to Teacher Appreciation! So why not Homeschool Teacher Appreciation? We homeschool moms work hard and deserve a little fun and pampering once in awhile! A shout out to all you homeschool moms that are probably reading this! I am in the trenches with you! And if you are like me, you don't want to help … [Read more...] about Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Ideas – Ways to Celebrate Mom
Using Dictation as a Grammar Tool
What is dictation? How can I work dictation into our homeschool? Do I need a special book? Let's take a look at dictation and how it can play a vital role in your homeschool. What is Dictation? Dictation is the practice of reading a passage to your child and having them dictate, or write it down. You first read the whole passage, then you break it down into bite size chunks … [Read more...] about Using Dictation as a Grammar Tool
A Brown Bear’s Language Arts Study
Are you searching for a multi-faceted, Bible-based unit study that combines bonding with your child through a read aloud, nature influences, and language arts principles? Are you looking for a creative way to teach writing structured paragraphs with detailed lessons that inspire life-long learning? Then this A Brown Bear’s Language Arts Study, may be just what you are looking for! A … [Read more...] about A Brown Bear’s Language Arts Study
A Review of Math-U-See Algebra I
We have one son who is a visual-spatial learner. He always does much better learning a new concept when he can actually see and touch and manipulate an idea. This was an easier task when the math were were learning was addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Once we hit algebra, I had a hard time coming up with ideas to show algebra principles in a visual-spatial way. Math-U-See … [Read more...] about A Review of Math-U-See Algebra I
Antiquity Homeschool History Curriculum
We have now been through all of the Compass Classroom homeschool history curriculum. We are finishing up Antiquity homeschool history this spring after cycling through American History and Modernity. I've shared quite a bit about the digital homeschool curriculum we love from Compass Classroom. Now that our youngest children are in high school and middle school, I thought you would rather hear … [Read more...] about Antiquity Homeschool History Curriculum
2 Types of Classical Education
It's that time of year again. No, not spring cleaning. (although I'm working on that too!) It's the time of year where we're winding down and I'm evaluating. What did we learn this year? What has worked well? What didn't work? What do we need to do better next year? One of the things on my mind a lot lately is classical education. I was introduced to classical education when my oldest was in … [Read more...] about 2 Types of Classical Education
Children’s Books in Dyslexic Font
Dyslexia is complex. It’s magnificent, colorful, bright, exciting. Exploding with possibilities. Dyslexia is also challenging. But the challenges can be lessened with the proper resources. That's why I write Children's Books in Dyslexic Font. When our kids are itty bitty we stare into their adorable faces and we plan. We dream and hope and build certain expectations. The children start … [Read more...] about Children’s Books in Dyslexic Font
Living Book Press Handbook of Nature Study – Now in Full Color!
The original Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock was the compilation of her efforts to encourage parents and teachers to introduce the natural world to their students and children. She wrote with intimate knowledge of her subjects and a passion for the birds, trees, insects, and flowers of her surroundings near Cornell University in the state of New York. When I saw that Living … [Read more...] about Living Book Press Handbook of Nature Study – Now in Full Color!
Homeschool Generations: Part 1
In 1989, the year I entered kindergarten as a homeschool student, there were approximately 1,385 homeschool households in my home state of North Carolina. There are currently over 100,000 homeschool households in North Carolina, and the numbers continue to grow. In fact, so many people tried to register their new homeschools in North Carolina in July 2020 that the DNPE website … [Read more...] about Homeschool Generations: Part 1
Evan-Moor Building Spelling Skills Review
Are you looking for a simple way to improve your child's spelling? Looking for an easy to implement spelling curriculum? Then take a look at the Evan-Moor Building Spelling Skills series! Evan-Moor Building Spelling Skills Review I was browsing a local children's consignment sale last spring when I came across this Evan-Moor Building Spelling Skills workbook! I picked it up and … [Read more...] about Evan-Moor Building Spelling Skills Review
The Charlotte Mason Homeschool Guide
This Charlotte Mason Homeschool Guide helps explain what this method is and why it might be the right one for you. It also offers you resources for implementing the Charlotte Mason Method in your homeschool. Who is Charlotte Mason? What is the Charlotte Mason Homeschool Method? How can I use the Charlotte Mason Method in my homeschool? These questions and so many more, along with … [Read more...] about The Charlotte Mason Homeschool Guide