Are you thinking about homeschooling? Are you starting your first year of homeschooling soon? Maybe you have homeschooled a couple of years and hit a bump in the road and need a new approach. Maybe, like me, you have graduated a few and have homeschooled since 2000? Well this homeschool resource is for YOU and for me – the homeschool parent. It's named "A Series for Parents" and is continuing … [Read more...] about Homeschool Made Simple by Compass Classroom
The Word Spy
One day while wandering the aisles of the children’s library with my boys I came across a book entitled The Word Spy. It caught my attention on so many levels – I snatched it up and started reading through it. It’s beautifully written, captivating and downright funny. Despite my children’s young ages at the time, I brought the book home and we started reading through it. We didn’t finish the … [Read more...] about The Word Spy
Accelerated Christian Education {A.C.E} – A Review
The school year is approaching its end and it's time to once again re-assess our homeschools. Are there things we need to change? Resources that have or have not worked? Perhaps you are moving into a different season in your homeschool. This is what we as a homeschooling family have recently gone through. Up to now we have used an eclectic Charlotte Mason approach. We used a bit of KONOS and lots … [Read more...] about Accelerated Christian Education {A.C.E} – A Review
The Frugal Homeschool
There is no reason why homeschooling has to be expensive. In fact, there will be times when you just don't have the money to buy the curriculum that you need / want. During those times you will need to utilize some creative purchasing techniques and a frugal homeschool list like this one. This article may include affiliate links to resources that we love using in our own homeschools. … [Read more...] about The Frugal Homeschool
Apologia Land Animals of the Sixth Day Review
You might remember that last year we thoroughly enjoyed Apologia's Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day. Well, this year it was our first grader's turn to pick the science we would learn. He enthusiastically said, "Land Animals!" So this year we have been learning from Apologia Land Animals of the Sixth Day – another by author Jeannie Fulbright. We received these Apologia Young Explorers Land … [Read more...] about Apologia Land Animals of the Sixth Day Review
Celebrating Our Homeschool Graduates
Graduation is nearly upon us and like most families with seniors, homeschool families are giving thought to graduation parties and activities to honor our graduates. Here are ideas for celebrating homeschool graduates from our team of authors. Celebrating Homeschool Graduates There are many ways to celebrate graduates - whether they are graduating from a brick and mortar school or … [Read more...] about Celebrating Our Homeschool Graduates
Nurturing Brave Writers
On any ordinary day, after we have put in a good share of work, you can find us gathered at the table sharing a pot of tea. After everyone is settled with tea and cinnamon toast, I open a book of poems and read one. We might return to the poem again in the coming days. But that's the heart of our simple practice--tea and toast, poems and nurturing brave writers. I first came across this … [Read more...] about Nurturing Brave Writers
10K to Talent: More than just a hobby
My children have many interests and talents. I am sure yours are no different. From fly tying and whips to gaming and anime, the interests of our children don’t just provide educational value, they fuel students to take control of their education. I have been talking quite a bit about my children's interests on my website this past year. I generally refer to them as Passion Projects and … [Read more...] about 10K to Talent: More than just a hobby
Seekers Of The Lost Boy
A few months ago I caught wind that a homeschooling mamma had followed her passion and written a book. Not just any book, but a book that fit needs she saw. A book written about homeschoolers, for homeschoolers {and others}, that is full of vivid characters and places making the reader want to return to it again and again. Here's a description of the book, Seekers Of The Lost Boy, directly from … [Read more...] about Seekers Of The Lost Boy
Digital Bible Study Series
Is Genesis History? This homeschool year we enjoyed some evening family time with an excellent digital Bible study series resource from Compass Classroom. One of our favorite times of learning is when we wait until Dad is home. I love the family discussions and world view question and answer sessions promoted by great homeschool resources like these. All opinions are our own and we love … [Read more...] about Digital Bible Study Series
Friendly Biology Homeschool Science
When I was homeschooled I didn’t love science. I couldn’t keep amphibians and reptiles straight in 4th grade. I didn’t care about atoms in 8th grade, and by high school I simply didn’t care about science anymore. To my mother’s credit she didn’t give up, nope not even when every experiment we ever did failed if she was present for it. Every. Single. One. Eventually she laid out a plan and left the … [Read more...] about Friendly Biology Homeschool Science
Digital Homeschool History Curriculum
We finish up homeschooling high school with our third child and start high school with our fourth very soon. It's at both these celebratory times and in the day-to-day that I find myself so very grateful for digital homeschool history curriculum from Compass Classroom. All of Compass Classroom's curriculum offers a wonderful Biblical worldview which is very important to us. And the digital, … [Read more...] about Digital Homeschool History Curriculum