Creative Writing Made Easy | Review Do you have a busy adventurer in your house? Is it hard to get him (or her) to sit still for writing lessons? Here's a fun new bundle that will surely entice your most busy and wiggly learner to enjoy the writing process. The New Adventurer's Writing Bundle from Jan May the creator of Creative Writing Made Easy series books. Disclosure: I … [Read more...] about Creative Writing Made Easy | Review
Online Homeschool High School Physics
Homeschooling high school science can seem daunting for a parent. High school physics can seem overwhelming for a student. For others, high school science is a subject your student may love and enjoy. I will share with you just how all of these needs and concerns might be met with online homeschool high school physics from Apologia Academy. ~Don’t miss the great discount … [Read more...] about Online Homeschool High School Physics
The Curious Nature Guide
Nature Study is one of our favourite parts of our homeschool week and I am always on the look-out for great resources to use. Last year I came across this book featured on a blog that I read. As it was by an author that I respect greatly as a naturalist, I thought I would purchase it and add it to our nature book library. Clare Walker Leslie is the author of Keeping a Nature Journal, a resource … [Read more...] about The Curious Nature Guide
Elementary Earth Science – Hands On!
Do you have an elementary-aged kiddo in your house? I loved homeschooling science with my elementary aged child. At our house, we considered the elementary years as a time of exploration. Children are so eager to learn new things at that age and my child was very interested in science. She also loved hands-on learning and I also wanted to follow her interests in our homeschool. Today I will … [Read more...] about Elementary Earth Science – Hands On!
Christian Curriculum for Elementary Years – Heart of Dakota
We are on our 9th year of homeschooling. We've used A LOT of different curriculum. We've liked A LOT of different curriculum. And we haven't liked a lot of different curriculum. This year we are using Heart of Dakota's Bigger Hearts For His Glory. It is recommended for ages 7 - 9 but the biggest determining factor (for the higher age) is if your student is reading independently, or not. In our … [Read more...] about Christian Curriculum for Elementary Years – Heart of Dakota
Peace and Progress with Teaching Textbooks
For the first three years of formal math instruction, we happily used Miquon Math. We loved the short lessons, the colorful yet not distracting workbooks, and the use of Cuisenaire rods. But the curriculum only goes through 3rd grade. Come 4th grade, we were going to need a new math curriculum. We have many friends who happily use Math-U-See, and we thought about it ourselves. But we … [Read more...] about Peace and Progress with Teaching Textbooks
Susan K. Marlow’s Historical Fiction
After two decades of homeschooling, I sometimes look back and see things I wish I had done differently. If I could do it over, I would get more of Susan K. Marlow’s exciting and wholesome books for my family to enjoy. The Circle C Ranch books are written in several series from beginning readers to teens and, unlike many series, they remain interesting. In fact, I cannot put them down, nor can my … [Read more...] about Susan K. Marlow’s Historical Fiction
Apologia Biblical Worldview Series
As a mother of two adults, I know just how hard a task we face in raising our children for Christ. It's a mission at the very crux of my homeschool heart; a sublime task we face as parents who really want to pass along our faith to our children. Wouldn't it be great if there were a program or curriculum we could follow as we instruct our children to be in the world but not of the world? The What … [Read more...] about Apologia Biblical Worldview Series
Homeschool History Curriculum
If you’re like most people, the thought of history classes produces images of dry textbooks and long, boring lectures. When I first began homeschooling, I was so pleased to discover the many fabulous history programs that were available - and as far from dry and boring as you can get. The hardest part is choosing just one! We share with you today many of our favorite recommendations for homeschool … [Read more...] about Homeschool History Curriculum
The Big Book of Bible Stories to Make
Looking for Creative Crafts to Do With Your Preschooler? Then The Big Book of Bible Stories to Make may just be one you want to add to your homeschools bookshelf. I love that this book has a hardcover which makes it durable - perfect for little hands. Years ago, before I started homeschooling, I taught in the same preschool that my youngest daughter attended. As both teacher and parent, … [Read more...] about The Big Book of Bible Stories to Make
History Through Story ~ Heirloom Audio “The Reign of Terror” Review
Our family had the privilege of reviewing Heirloom Audio Productions newest release "The Reign of Terror". Our family has listened to almost all of these audio books and we absolutely LOVE them! Honestly, history can be a little difficult to teach in a way that is exciting and fun - but NOT with Heirloom Audio dramas! These bring history to life like nothing before! These aren't books that are … [Read more...] about History Through Story ~ Heirloom Audio “The Reign of Terror” Review
The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas #2 – My Review
This post contains affiliate links for a resource we love. Please see our disclosure policy. What do you do when you have a difficult homeschooling question on your mind? Sometimes there is a homeschool family nearby, to reach out to. Or on other occasions, a friend at Co-op might have the answer. Or maybe a favorite blogger could serve as a resource and help you to seek out what you are … [Read more...] about The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas #2 – My Review