King John signed the Magna Carta 800 years ago. Many people, like my young teens, wonder, Who cares? Why would it matter to us? John Robson’s documentary, Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty answers this question with a whirlwind tour through history and a stirring call to action. From King Alfred’s neglected cakes and Henry VIII to the Jamestown settlement and the ‘comic opera’ … [Read more...] about Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty
Cover Story Opens Doors & Builds Bridges
When we first began the school year this past fall, one of the things we were most looking forward to was the Cover Story writing curriculum. We had utilized a variety of writing programs over the years and none were really very exciting. I had a strong feeling that Cover Story was just what we needed to spice things up. We've been working through Cover Story for a few months now and I am … [Read more...] about Cover Story Opens Doors & Builds Bridges
The Virtue Training Bible
Have you heard of The Virtue Training Bible? The Virtue Training Bible is a simple tool that will help you turn your Bible into a color-coded, highlighted text that will guide you and your children in studying 42 different virtues through more than 500 verses of Scripture. We've been using ours for over two years now and it's one of my favorite resources for family Bible study. The … [Read more...] about The Virtue Training Bible
Free Gifts from Tapestry of Grace
Tapestry of Grace is giving you very special, free gifts all of December! "Tapestry of Grace is an award-winning classical Christian humanities education that uses whole books and is organized in unit studies around the thread of God's grace as revealed in History. Two December Giveaways For the month of December, we are offering giveaways in each of our two programs for those who have never … [Read more...] about Free Gifts from Tapestry of Grace
Gift Ideas from Dover Publications
As homeschoolers, we know that educational resources make wonderful gifts. We love Dover Publications because they have so many offerings to choose from and they are frugal! So I am sharing with you some gifts ideas from Dover Publications. Because you, too, can find so many educational resources for your homeschool and check things off your Christmas list. ~Don’t miss the discount code plus … [Read more...] about Gift Ideas from Dover Publications
SQUILT Christmas Carols – Music Lessons for Young Learners
The Christmas season is filled with special sights, sounds, and memories of friends and loved ones. This is the time of year we celebrate family traditions and spend time with those who mean so much to us. Every year my family looks forward to listening to Christmas carols together. They are special, often simple songs, that are timeless and beautiful reminders of the … [Read more...] about SQUILT Christmas Carols – Music Lessons for Young Learners
Homeschooling Today Magazine
Homeschooling Today Magazine is my favorite homeschooling magazine and THE perfect gift of encouragement for the homeschool mom! I so look forward to my copy arriving in my mailbox! ~ Don't miss the FREE gift and the giveaway at the end! Homeschooling Today Magazine in my mailbox on a Monday ? Perfect! ? Get your copy at http://homeschoolingtoday.com #homeschool #goodness … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Today Magazine
Homeschool Curriculum on Sale!
We've gathered some awesome sales for you – all in one spot! All so you can relax and get what you need at a super deal. Please note the dates of all homeschool curriculum on sale. From Our Curriculum Choice Authors This post contains affiliate links to resources we love! Please see our disclosure policy. Shining Dawn Books - 30% off the entire store using the code CHRISTMAS from Black Friday … [Read more...] about Homeschool Curriculum on Sale!
Studies in World History Vol. 1 – A Review
Studies in World History Volume One from Master Books offers everything you need for a full year of world history for your junior high student. Your student will learn history from Creation through the Age of Discovery from a biblical perspective. What is included: The student text includes lessons that are quick to read and easy to follow. My seventh grader is able to complete the … [Read more...] about Studies in World History Vol. 1 – A Review
Journey Through the Night by Anne de Vries
When I started to read Journey Through the Night to my youngest daughters, they expected to be bored. However, by the third paragraph one of them jumped up. “What! John does judo?” The other one was interested by the next page. As the story moved on, they begged for chapter after chapter. Once, when I could not read aloud any longer, I stayed behind in the lawn chair and, forgetting all my … [Read more...] about Journey Through the Night by Anne de Vries
Singapore Primary Math – U.S. Edition
From the moment I began homeschooling in 2006 I have used Singapore Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition. This curriculum has been through 10 years and all three of my children. Now that is something that I don't think I can say about every other curriculum we have used! As I prepared to homeschool for the first time, one of the two people I knew who homeschooled recommended Singapore Math to … [Read more...] about Singapore Primary Math – U.S. Edition
Online Piano Lessons with Hoffman Academy
If you cringe at the thought of personal piano lessons for all your kids, you NEED to check out online piano lessons with Hoffman Academy. It's the perfect choice for piano lessons for families on a budget. Hoffman Academy is a FREE online piano tutorial series that's perfect for kids (and adults!) that want to learn how to play the piano. And, yes, you read that right - the video lessons … [Read more...] about Online Piano Lessons with Hoffman Academy