Do you struggle to find and choose good quality literature for your children to read? Are you a book lover yourself and want another "book about books" to add to your collection? Then Books Children Love will be of interest to you! It's a comprehensive guide to the very best in children's literature. Books Children Love, A Review When I first discovered Books Children Love by Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Books Children Love, A Review
Using Mathematicians are People, Too in Your Homeschool
There are actually two Mathematicians are People, Too books – a volume one and a volume two. They both have the same format and style and are written by Luetta Reimer and Wilbert Reimer. Affiliate links are used in this post and on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Mathematicians Are People Too - Math or History? Recently on a forum, someone asked if these … [Read more...] about Using Mathematicians are People, Too in Your Homeschool
The Great Editing Adventure
Reminiscent of the one room school house, where the teacher would write a sentence to be corrected on the blackboard, The Great Editing Adventure series provides adventures that review grammar daily in this similar fashion. "These sets are a perfect companion to the Learning Language Arts Through Literature Series. They are written with 4th-6th grade skills and can be used for 7th-8th grade … [Read more...] about The Great Editing Adventure
Singapore Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition
When I began to research math curricula before I began homeschooling, I had two main criteria. I wanted a program that would teach math in such a way that it is understood by the student, and I didn't want to pay a fortune for it. I found several curricula that didn't meet either requirement, a few that met one of my requirements, and one that met both of my requirements. My choice was … [Read more...] about Singapore Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition
Homeschool Science with Lyrical Life Science: The Human Body
I'm happy to share with you a creative and fun way to study the human body. I came across this program many years ago, about 10 actually. I first used Lyrical Life Science- Volume 3 with my two oldest children. I liked it so much that I am using it again with my youngest! What makes this program shine is most definitely the music. It is simply fantastic and so well done. We listen to it … [Read more...] about Homeschool Science with Lyrical Life Science: The Human Body
20 Books to Celebrate Dad and Father’s Day
This collection of books to celebrate dad can be used for any special occasion for a special dad in your life! Affiliate links are used in this post and on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. I am a book lover, through and through. Not only do I read a ton for myself, but I read to each of my children for countless hours and now read with my grandchildren. … [Read more...] about 20 Books to Celebrate Dad and Father’s Day
Using Your Public Library for Homeschooling
After the Bible, the library is probably the most valuable resource we homeschoolers have access to, and it amazes me that some people homeschool without it! Even those of us who use it regularly often do not take full advantage of its many resources. In fact, even though we use the library so faithfully that our librarian refers to us fondly as “my homeschoolers,” we, too, had been neglecting … [Read more...] about Using Your Public Library for Homeschooling
Homeschooling at the Speed of Life
I like to fancy myself an organized mom. But I must admit that I am not. I have good intentions but they don't always materialize. I came across a book that has helped me think I could actually get my act together. Homeschooling at the Speed of Life Homeschooling at the Speed of Life, by Marilyn Rockett, is currently my favorite book on this topic. There are a TON of books on getting … [Read more...] about Homeschooling at the Speed of Life
Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies for Kids
If you’re looking for a Bible study that your 8-12 year old can do alone, the Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies for Kids are a good choice. Written by Kay Arthur of Precepts Ministries, these studies are solid introductions to forming a lifelong Bible study habit. Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies for Kids There are many titles in the series covering the gamut of Old … [Read more...] about Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies for Kids
Favorite Nature Books for Your Homeschool Nature Studies
Nature study is one of things I adored when my children were younger. As soon as the weather broke here in NY we would be outside with notebooks, nature books, cameras, binoculars, magnifying glasses, and more! We enjoyed exploring nature trails, and gardening in our yard, drawing birds and flowers and creating nature poetry. As the years rolled on, our collection of nature books grew. … [Read more...] about Favorite Nature Books for Your Homeschool Nature Studies
Learning Language Arts Through Literature Curriculum Review
Finding a language arts curriculum is a lot like finding a good bathing suit --getting that perfect fit is really tough! Here's a review of Learning Language Arts Through Literature to help you "try on" one more curriculum. Learning Language Arts Through Literature "Reading real books instead of basal stories makes reading more attractive to the student. This creates a deeper … [Read more...] about Learning Language Arts Through Literature Curriculum Review
Well Planned Day Student Planner Review
As a homeschool parent, one of the goals is to raise independent students. One of the ways you can work towards this is by using student planners. I received a copy of the Well Planned Day Student Planner in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own with many contributions from my sixth grade daughter. I was not compensated for my time. Please see our disclosure policy. A big … [Read more...] about Well Planned Day Student Planner Review