Why We Love Writing With Ease - A Review Writing With Ease - Strong Fundamentals, The Complete Writer by Susan Wise Bauer has been a welcome addition to our Homeschool Curriculum. The program was created and published in 2008 by Peace Hill Press as part of the growing resources available to parents who enjoy following the teaching ideas set forth in The Well-Trained Mind, also by Susan Wise … [Read more...] about Why We Love Writing With Ease – A Review
Explore Homeschool Astronomy
Our elementary children were ready to explore homeschool astronomy. So this year that is just what we did. We have been learning from Apologia Exploring Creation with Astronomy – another text in the Young Explorer series by author Jeannie Fulbright. You might be wondering what the difference is in this Astronomy 2nd edition. I share more about that, below... ~Don’t miss the giveaway at the … [Read more...] about Explore Homeschool Astronomy
Celebrating Homeschool Teachers
Did you know there is a whole day devoted to celebrating homeschool teachers? Yes, April 28th is Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Day – celebrating you! All this week there are special events, webinars, giveaways and more. Here are the top six reasons to join in the celebration It's a lively celebration to thank you for your hard work and dedication throughout the year Free webinars … [Read more...] about Celebrating Homeschool Teachers
Middle School Etymology with King Alfred’s English
I first discovered King Alfred's English in 2012 when a friend of mine reviewed it on her blog. With her glowing praise for the book, I ordered a copy. However, my kids were just too young then so it remained on my library shelves until this fall. We have gradually been progressing our kids to become independent learners. When my daughter began 8th grade this past autumn, we sat down and mapped … [Read more...] about Middle School Etymology with King Alfred’s English
Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics (Young Explorer Series) from Apologia
Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics (Young Explorer Series) from Apologia is one science curriculum that leaves us beautiful memories and impressions. I used this curriculum last year when we only homeschooled two boys. It was very hard for us to leave this curriculum actually. The children had fallen in love so much with the story, experiments, and activities. Even one of my sons still … [Read more...] about Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics (Young Explorer Series) from Apologia
The Lifegiving Home
Spring has officially sprung, and for homeschoolers that often means it's planning season. People are out and about at conventions, looking at new curriculum, making choices for the coming year. What if I suggested that a key ingredient to a successful school year wasn't only the right curriculum? What if I suggested that the atmosphere in your home was as important as the book list? I'd be in … [Read more...] about The Lifegiving Home
Earn College Credits with AP Test Prep
Homeschoolers are always looking for ways to save money. That includes saving money by seeking out scholarships. Another way to save money is for your student to earn college credits with AP test prep. The results of AP exams will be used by colleges and universities to determine if they will grant your student college credit or allow your student to skip the equivalent course. AP Test Prep helps … [Read more...] about Earn College Credits with AP Test Prep
Etiquette Masters By The Etiquette Factory – A Review
Manners are some of those important life skills we need to teach our children. As you know, it's not a once and done lesson, it's an ongoing process. As our kids grow, it's important to continually build their "manners library," so they can feel confident in all of the new situations they'll encounter. The Etiquette Factory has created an excellent curriculum for families who want … [Read more...] about Etiquette Masters By The Etiquette Factory – A Review
Learning Multiplication Through Music – A Multiplication Unplugged Review
I want to share a product with you that I found and fell in love with long before I started homeschooling (or at least very early on with my first child). Learning math facts can be quite the chore for kids and parents alike. As parents we struggle and debate over how to teach them. Do we push memorization? Do we push learning as a more natural extension? Maybe we should find hands on ways to … [Read more...] about Learning Multiplication Through Music – A Multiplication Unplugged Review
Learning Grammar with English Rod and Staff 6
Learning grammar can be done along with the process of reading and writing naturally. However, to consolidate the practical knowledge, learners need to learn and practice the use of grammatical knowledge in routines. Well, we are not native English speakers, but we want to learn English like those who have English as the first language. It was a difficult consideration, but we finally decided … [Read more...] about Learning Grammar with English Rod and Staff 6
A.C.E Curriculum Review Revisited
In 2013 I reviewed the Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E) curriculum for The Curriculum Choice. Three years on I am still getting comments and questions in my inbox on that review. I had shared a general overview, pros and cons, as well as personal thoughts and an important note addressing some really negative reviews that I had come across in the period of time that I was looking into the … [Read more...] about A.C.E Curriculum Review Revisited
World History Homeschool Fun
We love Dover Publications for our homeschool. Their resources are the extra layer of fun that complement a variety of learning with all our ages. I've shared much about Dover before but today I focus on world history homeschool fun. Stickers, puzzles, spot the differences, coloring books, activity books, step-by-step models and more – there really is so much to choose from. ~Don’t miss the … [Read more...] about World History Homeschool Fun