'We can't go to the store now, it's raining cats and dogs out there!' 'You'll get through this, there's a light at the end of the tunnel.' 'If you advertise this for free, every Tom, Dick and Harry will come out to get it.' Recognize the idioms in these sentences? Are you sure of what an idiom is? idiom |ˈidēəm|noun a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not … [Read more...] about Scholastic’s Idiom Dictionary :: a handy reference tool!
The Ultimate Guide to Brain Breaks Review
Ever have those moments when you are explaining something to your children, or reading a passage from a book aloud and you glance at them and just know they aren't paying attention? They are in "la-la land" as we call it at our house. We've all had those moments with our children, and probably our spouse too! I have long been interested in how movement affects our learning. As a mom of six, … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Brain Breaks Review
History and Geography Resources from Curriculum Choice Review Authors
*contains affiliate links My favorite subject to relearn with my children is history. Most of the time I find myself thinking I must have been absent the day {or the week!} we covered a particular topic. The reality is, I rarely missed school. We most likely just weren't able to delve deeply into most topics in a classroom with 30+ kids and a curriculum mandated by the state. Reason #763 I … [Read more...] about History and Geography Resources from Curriculum Choice Review Authors
A Review of ABC Mouse
We don't use the computer often in our daily schooling, so I thought doing a bit of summer learning with the computer would be fun. The kids can enjoy some time on the computer while I slip in a bit of school work. I have been using ABC Mouse with my three youngest children. They are working at the Kindergarten to early 1st grade stage and ABC Mouse has been a great review. ABC Mouse has a … [Read more...] about A Review of ABC Mouse
Homeschool Encouragement for You!
My friend, Kerry Beck, has organized Homeschool Super Heroes for the past four years. Her daughters interview homeschool experts and play the interviews as a Back to School event each August. This year has been tremendous. One of her listeners said: I appreciate the knowledge and wisdom of those who have paved the way in homeschooling. I will be homeschooling my two children and am grateful for … [Read more...] about Homeschool Encouragement for You!
Review: Leap Frog “Sing-Along Read-Along” Karaoke Reading Set
Disclosure: Affiliate Links Appear in This Post When it comes to learning toys there are a lot of companies creating fun and interesting products, but today I want to share a product (or two!) from one of my absolute favorites, LeapFrog. I love how easy it is to incorporate these toys into a lesson or as a fun concept reinforcement! When Billy was two he received LeapFrog's Sing-Along … [Read more...] about Review: Leap Frog “Sing-Along Read-Along” Karaoke Reading Set
Do Early Phonics with Explode the Code Primers
Do you have a young learner who is eager to learn to read? Are you looking for a good, easy-to-use, phonics program? How about a well-researched phonics program? Explode the Code offers all of these and it is a great way to introduce phonics and early reading to your young ones. You can do early phonics with Explode the Code Primers. Do Early Phonics with Explode the Code Primers Each primer … [Read more...] about Do Early Phonics with Explode the Code Primers
Learning History through Song with Veritas Press
Last summer my son started asking lots of questions like "What did people do before there were shoes?" and "Where did people live before there were houses?" That let me know that it was time to start learning history! Being that I love the classical model of teaching, I knew that I wanted to teach him history chronologically and that I wanted to do it by reading living books and incorporating … [Read more...] about Learning History through Song with Veritas Press
Expand Your Homeschool Curriculum Choices with Omnibus!
~Affiliate links are included in this post. This means if you purchase the Omnibus through my affiliate link that I will earn a percentage of the sale as a contributor to this fabulous insta-library. Thank you! Please see our disclosure policy. For a short time – August 20th-25th – Over 90 ebooks! A $590 value for just $25!! That's less than 28 cents per ebook! BUY HERE: Purchase the … [Read more...] about Expand Your Homeschool Curriculum Choices with Omnibus!
Teach Your Children to Change The World with Light Keepers
Teaching our children about people who have obeyed God and changed the world is important. My children learn best through stories. They love it when I read aloud about exciting adventures, heroes, and faithfulness. The Light Keepers series are books about boys and girls that made a DIFFERENCE. Titles in the series include: Ten Boys who used their Talents Ten Girls who used … [Read more...] about Teach Your Children to Change The World with Light Keepers
Profiles of Valor
I met Rick and Marilyn Boyer at the Christian Home Educators of Kentucky summer conference this past June. What wonderful people they are - sweet, down-to-earth and serious about sharing God's message! My family and I have enjoyed books by the Boyers before like Proverbs People and For You They Signed, so I was very excited to learn about their newest release, Profiles of Valor: Character … [Read more...] about Profiles of Valor
Rocks HD App Review
I'd like to introduce you to a new app by Sprout Labs. Rocks HD is simple yet fun and educational. The app has four sections: rocks, soil, minerals, and fossils. Each page in every section includes a high definition picture and a fun fact at the bottom. There are also glowing circles called 'hotspots' on every page that you can tap to learn more. When you think you're ready, you can … [Read more...] about Rocks HD App Review