A brand new year means a blank calendar to fill with family fun and festivities! Incorporate some of the silly holidays below into the lesson plans for January to make treasured memories, memories that will warm the hearts of those you love. Do new things with the family this year and revive some old ones, too. Make much merriment with the family throughout this new year! Enjoy these January … [Read more...] about January Homeschool Celebrations
Introducing College Prep Science: self-paced homeschool classes
This post is sponsored by College Prep Science. I was compensated for my time to review; all opinions are my own. So many companies want the attention of homeschoolers these days! Especially in this pandemic season, where homeschooling grew, the options for curriculum feel endless. For example, books, kits, unit studies on every subject and for every reason exist. To help parents wade through … [Read more...] about Introducing College Prep Science: self-paced homeschool classes
Great Backyard Bird Count Homeschool
It's that time of the year when citizen scientists everywhere are gearing up for the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). It's easy to participate and the bird count is a great way to contribute to actual data being used by ornithologists. You can have a Great Backyard Bird Count Homeschool! Great Backyard Bird Count Homeschool Let's look at ways we can join in from the authors here at The Curriculum … [Read more...] about Great Backyard Bird Count Homeschool
Geography Songs – Sing Around the World!
Looking for a way to teach geography in a fun and engaging way? How about via song? Geography Songs is a great way to help kids learn all things geography! Geography Songs - Sing Around the World! You know how, in secret societies, people recognize each other by a sign, a gesture, or a word? Well, that’s how I used to feel about Geography Songs. You’d just have to start, “North … [Read more...] about Geography Songs – Sing Around the World!
Welcome to Thiel College: Friendly to Homeschoolers!
In just a few short months I’ll graduate my third child from high school. I feel quite excited for my daughter. Although it also feels surreal her homeschool days are complete. For all the Moms of preschoolers or elementary kids, know that graduation does actually come! — and comes fast. My teens’ transition from homeschooling came with a learning curve. Definitely, searching colleges … [Read more...] about Welcome to Thiel College: Friendly to Homeschoolers!
Introducing PRIDE Reading Curriculum: an Orton-Gillingham method
The pace of my children learning to read varied widely between five kids. Kind of like the tortoise and the hare! Some took off almost on their own or with a sibling's support. This of course made my homeschooling job easier. I simply fed them oodles of books to choose from. But, other children approached reading skills slowly and steadily — step by (sometimes painful) step. Everyone … [Read more...] about Introducing PRIDE Reading Curriculum: an Orton-Gillingham method
Homeschool Resources to Celebrate MLK Jr. Day
Every year in January we celebrate the life and contributions of MLK Jr. Who was he? Why was he important? What contributions did he make to our history? All these questions and more are important ones to know. Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.? Martin Luther King, Jr., was born January 15th, 1929 as Michael Luther King, Jr., but later changed his name to Martin. His grandfather began the family’s … [Read more...] about Homeschool Resources to Celebrate MLK Jr. Day
Pencil Grips and Aids by Draw Your World – My Review
Do your little ones struggle with handwriting? Is it hard for them to hold a pencil comfortably? Or do they grip it very tightly? Learning to write shouldn't have to be a struggle. There are so many ways we can help, and one of my favorite tools is the Starter Pencil Kit from Draw Your World. You probably know the folks at Draw Your World from their wonderful series of work books, Draw … [Read more...] about Pencil Grips and Aids by Draw Your World – My Review
December Homeschool Celebrations
The clock is ticking, with just one month remaining in the year 2020. Many are ready for the year to end, but with each new sunrise, God reminds us, “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24 NLT). December brings about its own challenges under normal circumstances, but with a global pandemic, the days in the last month of the year might possibly feel … [Read more...] about December Homeschool Celebrations
The Christmas Homeschool
Do you find yourself stuck each December, trying to figure out how to keep your homeschool running smoothly AND bring in just the right amount of joy and festivity to your Christmas homeschool? Maybe you have good intentions for adding Christmas -themed learning and activities to your homeschool, but the time between the changing colors of the leaves and the Christmas shopping rush slips … [Read more...] about The Christmas Homeschool
How to Homeschool High School to College
Homeschooling high school can be an intimidating time for a homeschool parent. But homeschooling high school to college can be even more intimidating! What courses should my high schooler take? What credits would be best in prep for college acceptance? How do I track it all? What about the college application process? Fortunately, our author, Betsy Sproger has a very practical guide … [Read more...] about How to Homeschool High School to College
The Thanksgiving Homeschool
As October is rolling in, along with the beautiful colored leaves, we draw nearer to Thanksgiving. A time for family. A time for reflection. Also a time for learning. Think about including Thanksgiving Homeschool activities in your homeschool day. Crafts, books, educational ideas and so much more can be geared toward Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving Homeschool Let's talk Thanksgiving! Whether … [Read more...] about The Thanksgiving Homeschool