If the thought of teaching logic has you feeling a little bit intimidated - there's no need to be! Classical Academic Press provides solid (and fun!) logic programs that will help you teach logic (and learn a little bit yourself). Their motto, "Classical subjects creatively taught", is definitely present in all of their programs, including The Discovery of Deduction. I received this product … [Read more...] about The Discovery of Deduction from Classical Academic Press
Elementary Level Science – Animal Study – Growing Up Against The Odds
Do you have a young animal lover in your house? My daughter was so interested in animals that most of her elementary science studies focused on that. First it was snakes and other invertebrates, then vertebrates. Next her interest was turtles, then penguins and pandas. Later it was herons and other bird life. She loved to photograph these! Then one year, we found this precious elementary level … [Read more...] about Elementary Level Science – Animal Study – Growing Up Against The Odds
Homeschool Goodies
Raise your hand if you need some homeschool goodies to get you going? Well we have them and they will bless your homeschool BIG time! We are celebrating 10 years of blogging at Hodgepodge and nine years of The Curriculum Choice. And because it is a Hodgepodge, my family and I are also hosting BIG giveaways at our three sister websites as well. I'll share more about that after this amazing … [Read more...] about Homeschool Goodies
Teaching the Classics
Many homeschool moms are intimidated by the thought of teaching literature. Thankfully there are plenty of resources available to make this subject a little bit easier. One of my favorite programs? Teaching the Classics from Center For Lit. Center For Lit Center For Lit has a goal to “bring readers face to face with the world’s best books so they can know themselves more fully as God’s … [Read more...] about Teaching the Classics
Teaching Geography in Your Homeschool
Teaching geography at home can come in all sorts of ways from using a specific curriculum to including geography as part of your everyday studies. The authors at Curriculum Choice share their tried and true teaching methods for geography. Feel free to bookmark this resource for later! Teaching Geography From the Curriculum Choice Archives At The Curriculum Choice, you’ll find plenty of … [Read more...] about Teaching Geography in Your Homeschool
Using the Mona Melissa Human Body Set for Homeschool Science
Our elementary school is doing Apologia's Exploring Creation through Anatomy & Physiology this year. One of the activities during this class is the children put together a personal person project. They layer several of the human body's system on top of each other. It's a great project. I wanted to be able to help them complete it and provide an example for them. I'd like to share a very useful … [Read more...] about Using the Mona Melissa Human Body Set for Homeschool Science
Homeschool Favorites for You!
We are sharing a few of our favorite things! Homeschool favorites for you – on sale! You will want to browse this list for ideas for December and the new homeschool semester. Dates and details are listed below... At Our Journey Westward, you can find creative curriculum like the NaturExplorers series, and how-to teaching guides like Charlotte Mason Homeschooling in 18 Easy Lessons … [Read more...] about Homeschool Favorites for You!
Homeschoolers’ College Admissions Handbook Review
My daughter turned twelve this summer, and thoughts of homeschooling high school and preparing for college admission have been swirling around in my head. As someone who likes to plan ahead, I decided doing research now would help calm my worries. That's when I came across the Homeschoolers' College Admissions Handbook by Cafi Cohen. I'm so glad I read this book now, because it gives me an … [Read more...] about Homeschoolers’ College Admissions Handbook Review
Using Timelines for Homeschool History Studies
History is one of those subjects in which I have hopped around a bit in our teaching methods. We have used straight textbooks, time period specific unit studies, videos, and historical fiction. This year for middle school I started using a timeline as a basis for our homeschool history studies. What I Love About Timelines for Homeschool History Studies So now the question is, why use a … [Read more...] about Using Timelines for Homeschool History Studies
The Power of Google Maps in the Classroom
If you haven't yet discovered the impact Google Maps can have in your science and geography studies, now is the time. Can you imagine being able to show your kids the bottom of the ocean? Give it a try yourself. Load Google Maps onto your computer and go to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Click on Satellite. Do you see the Mid-Atlantic Ridge system? Cool, right? Even better, you can put … [Read more...] about The Power of Google Maps in the Classroom
Jotham’s Journey Advent Stories
Do you know about the Jotham's Journey advent stories? Yes, it is time to plan for advent season! I definitely wanted to be sure you knew about a series of read alouds we always enjoy during the Christmas season. Because Advent begins in just about a month! And because this fantastic series blesses us each and every year! Any affiliate links included are for resources we have absolutely … [Read more...] about Jotham’s Journey Advent Stories
Bibles Abound: The Rhyme Bible and The Jesus Storybook Bible
We have a lot of Bibles at our house. We are learning how to be God's people, and as it turns out, at least where children are concerned, all Bibles are not the same. Each children’s Bible has its merits (I mean, it is the word of God), but some bring along an oddity or two as well. Some tell too much of the stuff I am not quite ready to talk about yet. Really, have you read Genesis? … [Read more...] about Bibles Abound: The Rhyme Bible and The Jesus Storybook Bible