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
Using the Random House Book of Poetry for Children
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
Preparing for Pre-Algebra with Mr. D Math
As a homeschooling mom, I have noticed one of the courses many moms stress about teaching their children is math. Throughout my years of homeschooling I have tried many homeschool math options, everything from worksheets to full curriculum courses. One of the questions moms often ask is about math courses taught by teachers. {Disclosure: I received access to Mr. D Math Consumer Math for free … [Read more...] about Preparing for Pre-Algebra with Mr. D Math
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!