Are you in the process of choosing a homeschool program or making the decision to homeschool? Recently I had the opportunity to speak to families interested in homeschooling or new to homeschooling in my local area. There were several veteran homeschoolers who spoke for about 8 minutes on various topics. I was asked to talk about choosing homeschool curriculum. I shared 5 tips to … [Read more...] about Getting Started For New Homeschoolers: Choosing A Homeschool Program
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Soaring with Spelling and Vocabulary: A Homeschool Review
After using Growing with Grammar for many years with my older two, I decided to give Soaring with Spelling and Vocabulary a try with my youngest. I really like the independent learning and usage set-up of the JacKris Publishing products so I figured Soaring with Spelling and Vocabulary would be just as great an option as Growing with Grammar. Soaring with Spelling and Vocabulary is a … [Read more...] about Soaring with Spelling and Vocabulary: A Homeschool Review
Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners Review
Our very own friend and fellow review author, Cindy West has written this book, Homeschooling Gifted Kids: A Practical Guide to Educate and Motivate Advanced Learners! Homeschooling Gifted Kids is... I’m not sure how Cindy was able to cover so much in 200 pages, but she does. She's a mother with 18 years of homeschooling experience and a background in education. Cindy is also an author … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners Review
50 Awesome Activities for Kids with ADHD
Do you have kids that struggle with attention issues? Or ones that are very active, or have a hard time concentrating? Is your child showing signs of or is diagnosed with ADD or ADHD? While teaching kids like this can be more challenging, I am here to tell you it is doable. By flipping their struggle areas to make them work in your favor, you can successfully support your kids with ADHD or … [Read more...] about 50 Awesome Activities for Kids with ADHD
Homeschool Electives: Top Curriculum Reviews
Electives can cover such a wide range of topics in homeschool. And electives are often where our students find the most joy – plus develop unique talents and interests. Especially in high school, electives become an important part of the homeschool curriculum. Here you will find a collection of homeschool reviews for electives. Choosing electives for the high school years is an essential part … [Read more...] about Homeschool Electives: Top Curriculum Reviews
The Digital Homeschool – Tech Savvy Tips & Online Classes
We hear it often, but what does it actually mean to be "tech savvy"? Cambridge dictionary defines it as one whom is well informed about or proficient in the use of modern technology, especially computers. Growing up, few of my peers had experience with computers. My first exposure to the internet wasn't until I was in my final year of college. Today, tech-savvy individuals gain their first … [Read more...] about The Digital Homeschool – Tech Savvy Tips & Online Classes
The Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Preschool Curriculum Choices
This Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Preschool Curriculum Choices is your comprehensive guide to homeschool curriculum for preschoolers. Everything from fun hands on learning with lapbooks, to full curriculum and even great apps for on the go preschool learning! Here you will find tons of options to choose from for all preschool subjects! Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Preschool Curriculum Choices
The Best Geography Games For Learning In Your Homeschool
Games are a great way to make learning fun! Using homeschool geography games not only makes geography more fun, but it is a visual and hands-on way for kids to learn U.S. and World Geography Homeschool Geography Games It's been awhile since I posted about favorite learning games, and since the lazy days of summer break mean more time for games, I've been reminded of some favorites. In … [Read more...] about The Best Geography Games For Learning In Your Homeschool
Pumpkin Books to Celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving
This is a collection of pumpkin books to celebrate both Halloween and Thanksgiving. Spooky books, jack-o-lantern books, pumpkin patch books, recipe books and more! Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Sciency Pumpkin Books (Non-Fiction) From Seed to Pumpkin by Wendy Pfeffer - This is a clear and appealing environmental science … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Books to Celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving
The Harvest Homeschool: Agricultural Activities for Homeschooling
Apples, cucumbers, beets, kohlrabi, pumpkins, and zucchini - these are just a few of the vegetables that come to mind when I think of the fall harvest season. I grew up in a rural area so access to farm fresh fruits and vegetables has always been relatively convenient. I recall very fondly the heat of the late summer days when my brothers and I would accompany our mother to Dillard to … [Read more...] about The Harvest Homeschool: Agricultural Activities for Homeschooling
The Well Planned Day Family Planner
The Well Planned Day Family Planner puts your whole life in one place! It's organization for your meal planning, homeschool, family calendar and more! The Well Planned Day Family Planner This product was provided to Cindy in exchange for an honest review. As always, her thoughts are entirely her own. Less of a review and more of and ode to my new companion, The Well Planned … [Read more...] about The Well Planned Day Family Planner
Mr. D Math Consumer Math for Homeschoolers
One of the perks of homeschooling is having the freedom to teach what you want and how you want to. It has given us the opportunity to be sure our children can write in cursive (something they don't teach in public school anymore), it has allowed us to slow down and take more time when they are struggling and to skip along when they know the material. It has allowed us to focus on practical skills … [Read more...] about Mr. D Math Consumer Math for Homeschoolers