Often when reading history, we read from a point of view that leaves God out of the equation. When we were learning about explorers, we read lots of facts and accounts about who, what, when and how, but little of what motivated these people at the time. The truth is, is that during this time in history, the church and the people's relationship with God played a vital role in things. In fact, if we … [Read more...] about The Light and the Glory For Children
Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers
Basic. Simple. Long-lasting. Used with all of our five children to learn how to read. The phonics book that has been the go-to teaching tool in our family. Alphaphonics by Sam Blumenfeld is a full, logical resource for teaching students of all ages to learn to read. Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers "If you have never taught reading before in this sensible, systematic way, you will … [Read more...] about Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers
Homeschool Middle School English – Oak Meadow English 8
Oak Meadow English 8 is all about introducing the components of good literature to your middle schooler. As a family, we had been using Oak Meadow curriculum for English and history for many years. We love how Oak Meadow's focus is on hands on learning and it works to meet the child when she is: head, hands and heart. And their approach worked great for my 2e daughter. Oak Meadow English … [Read more...] about Homeschool Middle School English – Oak Meadow English 8
Exploring Covalent Bonding with Home Science Tools
As I shared previously, I wanted to provide my high school age children with a solid foundation in chemistry to jump start the new school year. We are off to a good start (see my previous post on the nomenclature of chemical compounds) and I am delighted to share the next lesson with you today - the first of two on chemical bonding. We are exploring covalent bonding. As before, the lab … [Read more...] about Exploring Covalent Bonding with Home Science Tools
A Child’s Introduction to Art Book Review
Within the nearly 100 full-color pages of A Child's Introduction to Art you'll find a trip to an art museum, a fine art appreciation class, a review of art history, and a lesson in art techniques all rolled into one! Disclosure: In January I raved about The Story of the Orchestra, so when Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers gave me the opportunity to review another children's book I gladly … [Read more...] about A Child’s Introduction to Art Book Review
Tapestry of Grace Homeschool Curriculum for Family-Style Learning
Have you found a homeschool curriculum you and your children absolutely love? One that is a perfect fit for everyone's learning style? A nice match for the age range of your household? That, my friends, is how I feel about Tapestry of Grace. Note: Since I first shared this review, I have the perspective of the years of rich education Tapestry has afforded us. I shared recent updates here at The … [Read more...] about Tapestry of Grace Homeschool Curriculum for Family-Style Learning
Kindergarten Saxon Math Review
I have a five-year-old and a three-year-old and at the turn of the year I was feeling like I wanted to change up our math routine a bit. We have been using Ray's Arithmetic and it has provided my son with a fantastic understanding of how addition and subtraction works. We are still using Ray's a couple days a week, but I wanted to incorporate something that would also provide practice in some … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Saxon Math Review
Building a Solid Foundation in Chemistry with Home Science Tools
My daughter is dual enrolled in a chemistry course this fall at the local community college. As a junior in high school, she has had her goal of becoming an environmental engineer for many years. As her brother is just now beginning his high school years, I wanted to provide each of them with a firm foundation in chemistry this summer. Though we had previously done a little exploration in … [Read more...] about Building a Solid Foundation in Chemistry with Home Science Tools
Heroes Next Door Historical Fiction
Have you ever seen an old man wearing a "Vietnam Veteran" ball cap? Pay attention next time you're at a ball game, street fair, or parade, anywhere with lots of people. Chances are there is an older man or two with a hat like that. What would cause them to celebrate a war that happened fifty years ago? ~Please welcome Chris Peluso, author of Heroes Next Door: Hornet 24 One of the things … [Read more...] about Heroes Next Door Historical Fiction
Lightning Literature and Composition for Middle School
Middle School is a time of development and transition from the grammar stage of elementary school to the higher thinking and processing rhetoric stage in high school. At this time kids are learning to think more critically and logically. Lightning Literature and Composition offers middle school students that opportunity through literature. Lightning Literature and Composition Lightning … [Read more...] about Lightning Literature and Composition for Middle School
Homeschool High School Health and Nutrition
My 11th grade daughter and I are excited about the homeschool high school health and nutrition text from Apologia. The two of us have never seen such a thorough and truly enjoyable textbook on this subject. I have two homeschool graduates now. I sure wish they had had this resource! Don't miss the giveaway at the end! Homeschool High School Health and Nutrition What I like as the … [Read more...] about Homeschool High School Health and Nutrition
Character Development for Kids – Grace and Truth Books
When my daughter was little, we spent time each morning reading simple character building stories together and talking about what they meant. This became such a precious time for both of us each year. One of my favorite memories was when we read a story about caring and feelings. I recall saying to my daughter something like..."So we care about other people's feelings." She was only three years … [Read more...] about Character Development for Kids – Grace and Truth Books