I am always on the lookout for living math books, and when I stumbled upon Arithmetic Village, I knew I had to read this new series of books with my children. The five books arrived, and after one reading we were hooked. Ever since then my children, ages 5, 7, and 9, have chosen to read these delightful stories again and again. (Yes, even the nine-year old boy enjoys them!) The Arithmetic … [Read more...] about Arithmetic Village Review and Giveaway
Who in the World? Biographies
Our journey through time with Susan Wise Bauer’s children’s history texts, The Story of the World, brought us to the Middle Ages this year. It was quite the exciting romp: We watched as Rome fell, sat entranced as the barbarians invaded, learned about the rise of Islam, discovered exciting events happening in China, Japan, and Australia, sailed the seas with the Norsemen, established the … [Read more...] about Who in the World? Biographies
Would YOU Like To Write Curriculum Reviews?
The Curriculum Choice is looking for a few new writers to add to the team! What's required? You must be able to write well. (We will need to see a sample review or visit your blog.) You will need to be able to commit to one review per month and meet the due date. You should have several curricula in mind that you've used, enjoyed and want to share. It would help if you are somewhat … [Read more...] about Would YOU Like To Write Curriculum Reviews?
Art Murals for Kids
Last February my family spent several days creating murals to hang in their bedrooms. Coordinating several children to produce something beautiful to hang on the wall can be challenging. We used inexpensive downloads from Art Murals for Kids as our guide for several reasons: They’re easy – even my 2 year old can color. They’re printable – which meant if a piece got messed up and bothered … [Read more...] about Art Murals for Kids
Daily Word Problems by Evan Moor
At a Glance: Product: Daily Word Problems Grade 1 and Daily Word Problems Grade 5 Publisher: Evan Moor Grade Level: 1 and 5 Teacher Prep: Minimal Uses: Math Supplement Rating: 4 out of 4 golden apples Workbooks are something I never have a shortage of in my home. However, I do not use them nearly as much as the space on my bookshelf warrants. However, one company always … [Read more...] about Daily Word Problems by Evan Moor
The Factor Tree
Here is a great new addition to homeschooling or struggling students! It's called The Factor Tree and it's basic premise is to offer additional support and practice to elementary school kids from grade K-6 in basic math. The Factor Tree allows for parent and child log-ins so you can setup worksheets, review their progress and target their weak spots; they even have a worksheet they … [Read more...] about The Factor Tree
Rod and Staff English
I was reminded again why we'll be heading into our sixth year enjoying Rod and Staff English. Yesterday, third grader and I read... How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103 The assignment to emphasize that when we read God’s word we “should be careful to get all the good sweetness we can... ...We must not read so quickly that we miss the … [Read more...] about Rod and Staff English
Christian Liberty Press Preschool Kit
At a Glance Product: Christian Liberty Press Preschool Program Age Level: 3-5 Use as: Stand alone curriculum Prep Time: Minimal to moderate prep time before preschool class time. Homeschool Method: Traditional, Christian, Eclectic Price: $87.00 Purchase: HERE. Rating: 5 out of 5 gold apples Review: I have used Christian Liberty Press in the … [Read more...] about Christian Liberty Press Preschool Kit
Boyhood and Beyond & Created for Work
I love to use really good devotionals with my children. But, to take this prestigious place of Bible time, they have to be really good. If they're too fluffy, I don't hesitate to send them sailing across the room to the nearest garbage can. I simply don't have time enough with my children to waste on fluffy times learning about God. Karen Andreola recently sent me a review gift of two … [Read more...] about Boyhood and Beyond & Created for Work
Critical Thinking Skills for Kindergarteners
Grade level reviewed: Kindergarten through 1st grade Use as: thinking skills activities, test prep Instruction time: low Prep time: low Cost: $17.99 Can You Find Me? Building Thinking Skills is a yet another wonderful workbook from The Critical Thinking Company. Critical Thinking Press is well known for high quality educational items which inspire what else but critical … [Read more...] about Critical Thinking Skills for Kindergarteners
Beginning Readers from All About Reading
My beginning readers are children who have been raised on a wide variety of literature, from Dora the Explorer books (which do not really count as literature) to classics like Heidi and everything in between. As they have begun learning to read one thing I have tried to find are beautiful books on their level. I’m sorry, I’ve seen those beginning readers where the whole story is 3 or 4 words … [Read more...] about Beginning Readers from All About Reading
Drawing Basics by Thomas Kinkade
I count it a benefit of homeschooling when one of the masters can step in and teach my children. Thomas Kinkade has led my children in Drawing Basics several times already. That is with the Alpha Omega DVD Lifepac. An Alpha Omega Lifepac is a full subject of study "built upon the principle of mastery learning." Drawing Basics is an elective Lifepac. Our two eldest children went through all the … [Read more...] about Drawing Basics by Thomas Kinkade