I'll bet you've heard the verse a number of times, but have you ever related Proverbs 27:17 to parenting or homeschooling? "Iron sharpeneth iron: so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." Isn't that what homeschooling really is? Haven't you experienced the iron striking iron effect? I know that I have never been so refined, never had a deeper sense of my own need, than as a … [Read more...] about Cultivating Vocation with Cheryl Swope’s Eternal Treasures
English 2600 High School Grammar Course – My Review
Are you looking for a grammar program for your high schoolers? How about a grammar program that is fun? Did I just say fun?? Yes, English 2600 high school grammar was actually fun! That was a quote from my teen. When we were looking around for a grammar program for my high schooler, we were not expecting to find something fun. We just wanted to find something that was a good fit. I wanted … [Read more...] about English 2600 High School Grammar Course – My Review
History with Heirloom Audio Productions
History is one of those subjects that can be dry and boring (do you remember your history textbooks from elementary school?) or filled with fun and adventure. I don't know about you, but I prefer history lessons that are filled with fun and adventure! History with Heirloom Audio Productions One of the best ways to make history come alive is with great books - and the historical novels … [Read more...] about History with Heirloom Audio Productions
Tapestry of Grace – An Update
More than five years ago I shared with you that Tapestry of Grace was the homeschooling fit for our family. When we started with Tapestry of Grace, my eldest child was in fourth grade. She has now graduated from our homeschool. I now have the perspective of the years of rich education Tapestry has afforded us. So here is a Tapestry of Grace update. "Have you found a curriculum you and your … [Read more...] about Tapestry of Grace – An Update
Games for the Classroom or Homeschool Co-op
Before I was a mother, I worked full-time in the public schools as a science specialist. Now that I am a homeschool mom, I coordinate numerous co-ops and group activities for our local homeschool community. I love working with youth - particularly middle school aged students. I have recently returned to the public school part time, working as a substitute teacher a few days each month. Classroom … [Read more...] about Games for the Classroom or Homeschool Co-op
All in One Writing Focused Language Arts Curriculum
Teaching writing in homeschool can definitely be overwhelming. However, Apologia's Debra Bell has a brand new curriculum, Writers in Residence, to help with just that. This fantastic resource is not only a homeschool writing resource but a writing focused language arts curriculum. No more overwhelm! ~Don’t miss the giveaway at the end! We received this Writers in Residence curriculum in … [Read more...] about All in One Writing Focused Language Arts Curriculum
Cracking the AP English Language & Composition Exam from The Princeton Review
Taking the AP English Language & Composition Exam is just one of the things on our list of "things to accomplish in high school" for our oldest daughter's homeschool high school plan. College prep has been a topic of conversation in our house (and in my mind) since my now graduating senior was in 7th or 8th grade. Laying out a high school plan that gave her the option to enter college … [Read more...] about Cracking the AP English Language & Composition Exam from The Princeton Review
The Beginners Guide to Atoms and the Periodic Table
We have always enjoyed the many resources The Homeschool Scientist has offered. We were very interested to check out her brand new curriculum, The Beginners Guide to Atoms and the Periodic Table. ~ Don't miss the giveaway at the end! This 23 page ebook will help beginners understand what atoms are, why they are important, which famous scientists studied them, what the Periodic Table is … [Read more...] about The Beginners Guide to Atoms and the Periodic Table
Writing & Rhetoric: Fable
Teaching writing is one of those things that doesn't come naturally for many moms - me included! Just because we can write doesn't mean we necessarily know how to impart that knowledge to our children. Thankfully, the homeschool curriculum market has exploded with a plethora of writing programs for all types of learners (and teachers!). After using quite a few different programs, there is one … [Read more...] about Writing & Rhetoric: Fable
Tapestry of Grace Through the Years
I think the biggest learning curve with homeschooling is finding what works best for your family. Fortunately, for our family, Tapestry of Grace is a wonderful homeschooling fit. If you are on a curriculum search, I highly suggest you take a look at Tapestry of Grace. Because I am so grateful that we found this curriculum early in our homeschooling, I share with you today – Tapestry of Grace … [Read more...] about Tapestry of Grace Through the Years
A Time to Plant: Rod and Staff Reading Series
Reading should be done naturally and I completely agree with that. The problem is that my children don't like reading and we have a few collections of English books for the natural resources. At the same time, English is not our first language. Both the children and myself need reading lessons, I think. With the limit of resources, knowledge and skill of reading are the problem, we found that the … [Read more...] about A Time to Plant: Rod and Staff Reading Series
Summer Games Coloring Books
With the Olympic Summer Games coming up in August, I am gathering some great resources for a unit study. It has always been fun to start our homeschool year off a different way – learning about the Summer Olympics! We did this four years ago. Have you considered this too? Because we need fun to ease back into a homeschool routine, I chose summer games coloring books! Besides checking out a … [Read more...] about Summer Games Coloring Books