When I started to read Journey Through the Night to my youngest daughters, they expected to be bored. However, by the third paragraph one of them jumped up. “What! John does judo?” The other one was interested by the next page. As the story moved on, they begged for chapter after chapter. Once, when I could not read aloud any longer, I stayed behind in the lawn chair and, forgetting all my … [Read more...] about Journey Through the Night by Anne de Vries
Singapore Primary Math – U.S. Edition
From the moment I began homeschooling in 2006 I have used Singapore Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition. This curriculum has been through 10 years and all three of my children. Now that is something that I don't think I can say about every other curriculum we have used! As I prepared to homeschool for the first time, one of the two people I knew who homeschooled recommended Singapore Math to … [Read more...] about Singapore Primary Math – U.S. Edition
Online Piano Lessons with Hoffman Academy
If you cringe at the thought of personal piano lessons for all your kids, you NEED to check out online piano lessons with Hoffman Academy. It's the perfect choice for piano lessons for families on a budget. Hoffman Academy is a FREE online piano tutorial series that's perfect for kids (and adults!) that want to learn how to play the piano. And, yes, you read that right - the video lessons … [Read more...] about Online Piano Lessons with Hoffman Academy
Dover Publications – Space, Roller Coasters, Art and Origami
Space, roller coasters, art and origami! Sounds like the perfect learning combination. Don't you think? Well, we think Dover Publications brings us just the added extra learning we need to either supplement our homeschool learning or take a detour and study something new! I love that some days we can simply set aside our schedule and allow the afternoon to be all about delight and interest-led … [Read more...] about Dover Publications – Space, Roller Coasters, Art and Origami
Children’s Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
When we first started homeschooling I turned to the lovely book The Top 100 Homeschool Picks. Through the information inside, the self quiz and the results of that we were quickly and easily led to the Five In A Row Curriculum. We used that curriculum for five beautiful years. Then suddenly we were in need of new curriculum. Our eldest had reached a point where a new curriculum was needed to … [Read more...] about Children’s Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
Celebrating Advent
The Christmas Creep--it comes earlier every year! In our local stores Christmas decorations are already out, right next to the Halloween candy. It seems like the push to extend the Christmas shopping season always gets stronger. We know the reason for the season, but sometimes the gift lists and party obligations can put us on edge and cloud our vision. If we're going to observe Christmas … [Read more...] about Celebrating Advent
Using Passport to the World from Master Books with the Parent Lesson Planner
Are you looking for a fun and engaging World History option for elementary age kids? If so be sure to check out Passport to the World from Master Books Passport to the World from Master Books Using some of the unique languages from around the world, Passport to the World by Craig Froman gives children a glimpse of what life is like in different countries. The book takes you on a journey to … [Read more...] about Using Passport to the World from Master Books with the Parent Lesson Planner
Learning Chinese Radicals with Chineasy
When you begin to learn Mandarin Chinese, one of the first things you discover are the repetitive graphical components within different characters. For example, can you see what look like three little water drops within these water-related characters: 江 (jiāng / river)，河 (hé / river), and 湖 (hú / lake). These repeated graphical components are called radicals and they are as essential to … [Read more...] about Learning Chinese Radicals with Chineasy
Review: Classical Composition by Memoria Press
Over the years I have used several writing curricula including Writing Strands, Writing and Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). Last year our Co-op switched from IEW (which is a great program also) to Classical Composition by Memoria Press. I will still introduce writing to our younger students using IEW but we will move them into Classical Composition as they enter the 4th grade. What … [Read more...] about Review: Classical Composition by Memoria Press
Shakespeare’s Storybook ~ Folk Tales that Inspired the Bard
I don't know about you, but Shakespeare was not my favorite topic in high school. While I loved English and writing, I always felt so bogged down by the language in Shakespeare. For this reason I put off covering Shakespeare for a long time with my oldest child. Then I began to find awesome resources for introducing Shakespeare earlier in the academic spectrum than high school. I fully … [Read more...] about Shakespeare’s Storybook ~ Folk Tales that Inspired the Bard
Learn Math Fast High School Geometry
Yes, I am sharing about Learn Math Fast again! Why? Because Learn Math Fast High School Geometry is now available. This volume, along with all the others, continues to bless our homeschool learning. "I am so happy because I understand math!" ~ my eldest daughter Don't miss the discount code at the end! Good only through the end of October 2015! I've told you before about how Learn Math … [Read more...] about Learn Math Fast High School Geometry
World Literature: A Full-Year High School Course by 7 Sisters Homeschool
All homeschool students are required to take an English/Language Arts course during each of their high school years. We don't often use "boxed curriculum" in our homeschool therefore over the years we have pulled together many different resources to create meaningful Language Arts courses to address subjects such as writing, literature, vocabulary, and more. As my children began moving into … [Read more...] about World Literature: A Full-Year High School Course by 7 Sisters Homeschool