Introducing A Plan in Place Homeschool Planners. A guest post by Kim Lopez... Because we are home with our kids all day, every day, organization for homeschool families is not just an option, it’s a necessity. School books, papers, and science kits all need to have a proper place. Similarly, the WAY school is conducted must be organized, and there are about as many homeschool organization … [Read more...] about A Plan in Place Homeschool Planners
Spectrum Reading – Grade 3 – My Review
Do you children have trouble remembering what they have read? Or do they struggle when giving their narrations? The folks at Spectrum created a book, at the third grade reading level, that addresses just this problem. It is full of child-oriented stories that are fun to read. In fact, there are more than 100 short stories to choose from, with a few nonfiction articles thrown in too. Spectrum … [Read more...] about Spectrum Reading – Grade 3 – My Review
Celebrate Earth Day with Dover Publications
Marking the 45th anniversary, Earth Day 2015 comes during a pivotal time to protect the planet and ensure that world leaders address key issues facing the next generation. The theme this year is It's Our Turn to Lead and there the time to begin educating our youth about global environmental issues is today. Knowing that 2015 had also been declared the International Year of Soils, I began to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day with Dover Publications
Simplified Dinners for New Cooks
A few years ago Jamie Martin from Simple Homeschooling wrote about creating a Baking School for her children. Each child made a sweet treat three times: once just watching Jamie, once with help, and once on their own. I thought her plan was pure genius! I had visions of happily working side by side with my children, creating food that sustains us all. But, like many wonderful homeschooling … [Read more...] about Simplified Dinners for New Cooks
Kindergarten Complete – Create a Love of Learning!
Kindergarten Complete is an exciting new curriculum that integrates all subject areas within thematic units that appeal to the interests of children. The goal of the Kindergarten Complete curriculum is not only to teach facts and figures, but also higher-level thinking and problem solving skills that create a love of learning. It truly contains everything you need for a complete kindergarten … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Complete – Create a Love of Learning!
AP Test Prep from REA
We are getting serious over here with our high schoolers. Recently we were introduced to AP Test Prep materials from REA. What is really great? Three study tools at once! This, of course, speaks to learning styles. Plus my high schoolers can do their test prep anytime, anywhere with three study tools working together: book, web and mobile. The two resources we have been using are REA's … [Read more...] about AP Test Prep from REA
US History Resources from Dover Publications
We are studying United States History this school year and I decided we needed some fun resources to add to our studies. US History Resources from Dover Publications offer many fun options, so I decided to give them a try. My boys are first through sixth graders and there are many options available that appealed to each of them. ~ Don't miss the giveaway at the end! I received the Dover … [Read more...] about US History Resources from Dover Publications
The Passport Club: Give Them the World {Review}
Are you looking for a way for your students to learn the world's countries over the course of one school year? Do you want to instill the curiosity to learn more about the cultural geography of our world? Are you looking for a geography program that is adaptable to multiple age levels - both elementary and middle school? Look no further. The Passport Club will give your students a foundation in … [Read more...] about The Passport Club: Give Them the World {Review}
Earn College Credits with CLEP Test Prep
My little girl is all grown up and will be graduating this year. My how our precious homeschooling years have flown! Just this month, we registered her for college. My baby will be a college freshman in the fall! We've known the entire year that she would attempt to CLEP out of at least one or two college courses before graduating. Now that we have her plan of study from the college, we are … [Read more...] about Earn College Credits with CLEP Test Prep
Explore and Learn Science with Dover Publications
This month my middle school daughter started into the human body section of her Apologia General Science studies. Perfect timing because we've added in some really fun learning activities to that. We decided to explore and learn science with Dover Publications human body resources. A unit study! Let me tell you more… ~Don’t miss the discount code plus the giveaway at the end!! We received … [Read more...] about Explore and Learn Science with Dover Publications
Science Wiz Kits – My Review
Are you looking for fun, creative learning activities for a cold winter day? The folks at Science Wiz have a number of options for you, and it's all hands-on science fun! Suck an egg into a bottle. Learn about states of matter and make candles. Capture a CO2 explosion and more! Science Wiz kits, made by Science Wiz, were first started with a grant from the National Science Foundation, and … [Read more...] about Science Wiz Kits – My Review
Sociology: Online High School Electives from Textile Learning
Textile Learning offers online high school elective courses to homeschoolers and independent learners. Each semester long course includes academically rigorous and engaging content as well as various options for tests and assessments. This year I have been reminded that beginning the homeschool high school journey can be a bit overwhelming! We have been homeschooling all along and this … [Read more...] about Sociology: Online High School Electives from Textile Learning