Did you know April is National Poetry Month? But whether it is April or not, poetry is always a wonderful thing to explore in your homeschool. The Random House Book of Poetry for Children is a fun and easy way to help you do that! Affiliate links are used in this post and on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Using The Random House Book of Poetry for … [Read more...] about Using the Random House Book of Poetry for Children
Resources for Studying Shakespeare: Grades K-12
Shakespeare, and more specifically studying Shakespeare, is a topic I am passionate about. Studying Shakespeare can (and should) be done at an early age with our children. Let me tell you why and give you the resources to do so! I recently had a conversation with my daughter's father-in-law about studying Shakespeare. He came across a book in a box of books I had brought to her house - No … [Read more...] about Resources for Studying Shakespeare: Grades K-12
Go for the Gold with this Olympic Games Unit Study!
Is your family looking forward to the Olympic Games this summer? My children are already talking about which events they hope to catch on TV. (My secret hope is that the stations show more sports coverage and less chit-chat, but that’s just me.) Go for The Gold with this Olympic Games Unit Study! Even if Olympics fever hasn't yet hit your house, now is a great time for Olympic Games: A … [Read more...] about Go for the Gold with this Olympic Games Unit Study!
4 Ways To Learn About Ancient Civilizations In High School
Discover the rich history of ancient civilizations in a way that captivates the high school student. These four options for study use Secrets of the Wildflowers as a guide to help your learner explore ancient civilizations. As the author of Secrets of the Wildflowers, I'm thrilled to share with you the journey of Miu, a resilient young woman navigating the complexities of ancient … [Read more...] about 4 Ways To Learn About Ancient Civilizations In High School
Teaching Spanish CAN Be Easy! Speekee®!
Teaching Spanish doesn't have to be hard! It can be easy, fun and engaging with Speekee®! Make Teaching Spanish Easy and FUN with Speekee®! Have you ever heard of Speekee®? It is a Spanish program for young children ranging in age from two to 10. As a homeschool family, we were given the opportunity to review "Speekee® TV" which is their online version. {As of the update of this post … [Read more...] about Teaching Spanish CAN Be Easy! Speekee®!
All About Spelling: A Comprehensive Look
I have a reluctant speller and reader in our home and we've struggled and struggled to find something that would work for him. We were getting rather discouraged with what we found and what was NOT working. I pretty much gave up until I got All About Spelling in the mail! I was overjoyed! Our Experience with All About Spelling WOW! I fell in love with All About Spelling! It was exactly … [Read more...] about All About Spelling: A Comprehensive Look
Spring Nature Study: Activities, Books and More For Your Homeschool
I don't know about everyone else, but here in NY as soon as the weather breaks we want to get outside! All this collection of spring nature study resources are a great way to help facilitate not only getting outside, but learning a little something along the way! Affiliate links are used in this post and on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Spring Nature … [Read more...] about Spring Nature Study: Activities, Books and More For Your Homeschool
Weekly Homeschool Planner – A Time-Saving Solution!
As homeschool parents, we have so much to focus on: preparing for our days being a huge responsibility. Being an eclectic type of curriculum user, I typically make up my own planner and haven't invested in purchasing one through the years. I appreciated the idea of customizing and tailoring to my needs. Weekly Homeschool Planner Introduce the Weekly Homeschool Planner. Jolanthe of … [Read more...] about Weekly Homeschool Planner – A Time-Saving Solution!
Judah Bible Curriculum Review
There is no shortage of Bible curriculum in the homeschool world. Many curricula have Bible study built into their studies but some do not. Biblical Principle Approach places God at the center of every subject, but there is still a need for more formal Bible study. The choice I made is Judah Bible Curriculum. What is the Judah Bible Curriculum? The Judah Bible Curriculum is a “Principle … [Read more...] about Judah Bible Curriculum Review
Poetry for Young People Series – A Review
Poetry is a key component in our homeschool and has been from day one. When my daughter (now 19) and I began her homeschool journey, one of the first activities that we did was begin to memorize her first poem. Poetry for Young People Series - A Review The lesson plans (which I followed religiously of course) said to read and practice the first line of a four line stanza poem the first … [Read more...] about Poetry for Young People Series – A Review
New to Homeschooling? Begin Here
Are you new to homeschooling? Maybe considering homeschooling but aren't sure where to begin? Or possibly having homeschooled for a bit but still aren't quite sure of your path? If you are any of these things, then pull up a chair and follow along! I am going to give you all the goods to feel confident about your homeschool journey. It's hard to believe it has been 18 years since I started … [Read more...] about New to Homeschooling? Begin Here
Just Write Homeschool Writing Program
Are you looking for a fun and simple way to introduce writing in the elementary years? Then the Just Write Homeschool Writing Program may be just what you are looking for! This is one program my children have truly enjoyed. This program does not kill the joy of writing as some programs can do. For my own children it has ignited a love for writing. When I started homeschooling I had researched … [Read more...] about Just Write Homeschool Writing Program