Are you considering homeschooling for your kids? Do you feel a little overwhelmed with all the information that is out there? I did, when we were first thinking about the homeschooling option for my daughter. I wanted to find unbiased information on the pros and cons of homeschoooling and did not know where to turn. Then I stopped by my local library one day, and found this helpful resource, … [Read more...] about The Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling – My Review
Learn Math Fast Review
Let me tell you about an answer to a prayer. Just when my high schooler started really struggling with Algebra, I heard about Learn Math Fast. Yay! We have been using Learn Math Fast for a back-to-basics, refresher type learning. Well, maybe it is a 'finally learning it for real way'. Either way, it is always, always good to learn a concept in a different way. Maybe you are looking for something … [Read more...] about Learn Math Fast Review
College Test Prep for Homeschool from REA
With both a rising senior and a rising junior in our homeschool, we are in the thick of college test prep and planning. Enter REA Test Prep with resources to help us be prepared! Lately, we have been using CLEP Biology and ACT Strategy Smart from REA. Just how to use College Test Prep for Homeschool from REA with your homeschoolers? I'm sharing how we have worked them into our routines. ~ Don’t … [Read more...] about College Test Prep for Homeschool from REA
Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Day
A day celebrating you! Today is Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Day. Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Day was started by Apologia Educational Ministries in 2014. This year the celebration is growing! As the 2014-2015 homeschool year winds down, it’s time to spend a day celebrating YOU–the homeschool teacher. It’s a day for the entire homeschool community! Thanks to partners like … [Read more...] about Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Day
Essay Rock Star: The Textual Analysis Essay by Writing Rockstars
As children move into high school level coursework they are often required to use critical thinking skills to make objective observations and clearly share their opinions with others. Being able to gather their ideas and express them verbally may not be too difficult for most teens, but some find it to be quite a challenge when asked to put those thoughts on paper! The post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about Essay Rock Star: The Textual Analysis Essay by Writing Rockstars
Homeschool Resources for All Ages
Want to know something I look forward to this time of year? All the homeschool resources for all ages on sale! I'm sharing three with you today. First, I especially enjoy picking out the Harmony Fine Arts Plans we will enjoy next school year. Harmony Fine Arts for Music and Art Appreciation fit nicely with our Tapestry of Grace studies. (My review of Harmony Fine Art Plans.) ~ The … [Read more...] about Homeschool Resources for All Ages
Wild Adventures :: Review
**The publishers (Frances Lincoln Children's Books) of Wild Adventures have very kindly offered a copy of the book to one of our readers, please be sure to enter the giveaway at the end of the post. ** Wild Adventures has been written by Mick Manning and Brita Granström. They are a husband and wife team with a series of delightful nature books, Nature Adventures and Nature School, which have … [Read more...] about Wild Adventures :: Review
A Plan in Place Homeschool Planners
Introducing A Plan in Place Homeschool Planners. A guest post by Kim Lopez... Because we are home with our kids all day, every day, organization for homeschool families is not just an option, it’s a necessity. School books, papers, and science kits all need to have a proper place. Similarly, the WAY school is conducted must be organized, and there are about as many homeschool organization … [Read more...] about A Plan in Place Homeschool Planners
Spectrum Reading – Grade 3 – My Review
Do you children have trouble remembering what they have read? Or do they struggle when giving their narrations? The folks at Spectrum created a book, at the third grade reading level, that addresses just this problem. It is full of child-oriented stories that are fun to read. In fact, there are more than 100 short stories to choose from, with a few nonfiction articles thrown in too. Spectrum … [Read more...] about Spectrum Reading – Grade 3 – My Review
Celebrate Earth Day with Dover Publications
Marking the 45th anniversary, Earth Day 2015 comes during a pivotal time to protect the planet and ensure that world leaders address key issues facing the next generation. The theme this year is It's Our Turn to Lead and there the time to begin educating our youth about global environmental issues is today. Knowing that 2015 had also been declared the International Year of Soils, I began to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day with Dover Publications
Simplified Dinners for New Cooks
A few years ago Jamie Martin from Simple Homeschooling wrote about creating a Baking School for her children. Each child made a sweet treat three times: once just watching Jamie, once with help, and once on their own. I thought her plan was pure genius! I had visions of happily working side by side with my children, creating food that sustains us all. But, like many wonderful homeschooling … [Read more...] about Simplified Dinners for New Cooks
Kindergarten Complete – Create a Love of Learning!
Kindergarten Complete is an exciting new curriculum that integrates all subject areas within thematic units that appeal to the interests of children. The goal of the Kindergarten Complete curriculum is not only to teach facts and figures, but also higher-level thinking and problem solving skills that create a love of learning. It truly contains everything you need for a complete kindergarten … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Complete – Create a Love of Learning!