During this time of year, with rainy or windy weather outside, we were always looking for fun, indoor play activities to do. My daughter so wanted to play outside but often that was just not possible. With her regular homeschool PE classes on break during the holidays, she was also missing out on her regular exercise. And sometimes, climbing the walls! One year I found just the … [Read more...] about Play Pack – Play Activities for Gross Motor Development – My Review
Decimal Fun With The Number Diva – A Review
Decimal Fun with The Number Diva - A Review We are enjoying a really fun year of math this year in our homeschool. Especially my 5th grader Gabriel as he is fast into fractions and decimals and loving it. I know – can you believe I just said that?? But hey, math can be super fun until say Algebra and then, well, you know what happens then LOL! No, I'm only kidding, we like Algebra here too, … [Read more...] about Decimal Fun With The Number Diva – A Review
First Language Lessons 3: Learning Grammar and Poems
This year my younger son started his homeschooling journey with us. He went to the private school from play group to the second grade of the elementary school. We are not English native speakers. Even our language, Indonesian, has little relationship with the Latin. Therefore, it is quite funny when I share about the English language lesson curriculum to people whose native language is English. … [Read more...] about First Language Lessons 3: Learning Grammar and Poems
Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty
King John signed the Magna Carta 800 years ago. Many people, like my young teens, wonder, Who cares? Why would it matter to us? John Robson’s documentary, Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty answers this question with a whirlwind tour through history and a stirring call to action. From King Alfred’s neglected cakes and Henry VIII to the Jamestown settlement and the ‘comic opera’ … [Read more...] about Magna Carta: Our Shared Legacy of Liberty
Cover Story Opens Doors & Builds Bridges
When we first began the school year this past fall, one of the things we were most looking forward to was the Cover Story writing curriculum. We had utilized a variety of writing programs over the years and none were really very exciting. I had a strong feeling that Cover Story was just what we needed to spice things up. We've been working through Cover Story for a few months now and I am … [Read more...] about Cover Story Opens Doors & Builds Bridges
The Virtue Training Bible
Have you heard of The Virtue Training Bible? The Virtue Training Bible is a simple tool that will help you turn your Bible into a color-coded, highlighted text that will guide you and your children in studying 42 different virtues through more than 500 verses of Scripture. We've been using ours for over two years now and it's one of my favorite resources for family Bible study. The … [Read more...] about The Virtue Training Bible
Free Gifts from Tapestry of Grace
Tapestry of Grace is giving you very special, free gifts all of December! "Tapestry of Grace is an award-winning classical Christian humanities education that uses whole books and is organized in unit studies around the thread of God's grace as revealed in History. Two December Giveaways For the month of December, we are offering giveaways in each of our two programs for those who have never … [Read more...] about Free Gifts from Tapestry of Grace
Gift Ideas from Dover Publications
As homeschoolers, we know that educational resources make wonderful gifts. We love Dover Publications because they have so many offerings to choose from and they are frugal! So I am sharing with you some gifts ideas from Dover Publications. Because you, too, can find so many educational resources for your homeschool and check things off your Christmas list. ~Don’t miss the discount code plus … [Read more...] about Gift Ideas from Dover Publications
SQUILT Christmas Carols – Music Lessons for Young Learners
The Christmas season is filled with special sights, sounds, and memories of friends and loved ones. This is the time of year we celebrate family traditions and spend time with those who mean so much to us. Every year my family looks forward to listening to Christmas carols together. They are special, often simple songs, that are timeless and beautiful reminders of the … [Read more...] about SQUILT Christmas Carols – Music Lessons for Young Learners
Homeschooling Today Magazine
Homeschooling Today Magazine is my favorite homeschooling magazine and THE perfect gift of encouragement for the homeschool mom! I so look forward to my copy arriving in my mailbox! ~ Don't miss the FREE gift and the giveaway at the end! Homeschooling Today Magazine in my mailbox on a Monday ? Perfect! ? Get your copy at http://homeschoolingtoday.com #homeschool #goodness … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Today Magazine
Homeschool Curriculum on Sale!
We've gathered some awesome sales for you – all in one spot! All so you can relax and get what you need at a super deal. Please note the dates of all homeschool curriculum on sale. From Our Curriculum Choice Authors This post contains affiliate links to resources we love! Please see our disclosure policy. Shining Dawn Books - 30% off the entire store using the code CHRISTMAS from Black Friday … [Read more...] about Homeschool Curriculum on Sale!
Studies in World History Vol. 1 – A Review
Studies in World History Volume One from Master Books offers everything you need for a full year of world history for your junior high student. Your student will learn history from Creation through the Age of Discovery from a biblical perspective. What is included: The student text includes lessons that are quick to read and easy to follow. My seventh grader is able to complete the … [Read more...] about Studies in World History Vol. 1 – A Review