[Today's review of Analytical Grammar was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] Teaching grammar to your kids can be difficult if you don’t know where to begin. Often we piece together grammar lessons, not teaching in any real sequence. We may even start to wonder “What’s the point?” After … [Read more...]
Help Your Kids Learn About the Weather with “What Makes the Weather?”
One of my favorite science curriculum writers is The Homeschool Scientist, and this week she is launching a brand new product: "What Makes the Weather: A Hands-On Study of Atmospheric Conditions." It's only $3.99! Here is what you'll find in "What Makes the Weather: A Hands-On Study of … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Make Your Homeschool Curriculum Work for You
Many of us homeschool moms suffer from not being able to relax in our homeschools. We look at a curriculum we've purchased and feel like we have to do every single page or activity. After 11 years of homeschooling, I have finally loosened up to the point where I realize I no longer want to be a … [Read more...]
Want Your Kids to Learn Math Fast and Well?
Do you want your kids to learn math fast and well? So do I! Unfortunately, several of them weren't. We go through the math curriculum, but at the end of the year, some are still slow, make many mistakes, and don't completely understand every concept. That's why I was thrilled to start using … [Read more...]
Christmas Around the World Online Unit Study
Want to do something fun for the last few days before Christmas break? You'll love the Christmas Around the World Online Unit Study! It's an online course where everything you need is right there--no need to head to the library or order any extra books for this unit study. The only thing that … [Read more...]
Backyard Science: Easy Activities for All Ages by Marci Goodwin
Today I'm happy to review for you a brand new ebook called Backyard Science: Easy Activities for All Ages by Marci Goodwin. If you haven't heard of Marci before, she's the Homeschool Scientist! This 46-page ebook is chock full and fun and easy ideas for getting outside--even just to your own … [Read more...]
Review/ Giveaway “Life of Fred” Beginning Readers
[The following is a Sponsored Post from Educents.] For the last couple of years, I've been teaching my 7th child to read. If you have ever taught a child to read, you know that it is a systematic and sometimes long process. Teaching them first to learn their letters, then say the various … [Read more...]
Brand New: Literature Study & Book Report Notebooking Pages
As you probably know, I love all the different categories of Notebooking Pages that Debra has created. There is a brand new set out today! Check out the Literature Study & Book Report Notebooking Pages. Aren't these great? You can mix and match for all grade levels and abilities/interests … [Read more...]
R.E.A.D. Ready, Eager, Able and Determined to Read curriculum for my daughter
New Product from The Crafty Classroom I just started a new new reading curriculum with my youngest daughter. She already knows her letters and the basic sound of each, so it's time to start some reading lessons. I wasn't wanting to do the full-blown phonics lessons that I always do with my kids … [Read more...]
100+ Easy and Fun Creative Nature Walks
From the first moment I learned about Charlotte Mason, I have wanted to incorporate nature walks in my homeschool. But I would get in a rut and never could think of anything new to do. Imagine my thrill to find Cindy West's book 100+ Easy and Fun Creative Nature Walks! What I love about this … [Read more...]
Introduction to “KidCoder: Game Programming with Visual Basic course”
Game Programming with Visual Basic Coding Course: My 9-year-old son is totally interested in coding, especially game programming. Since I know nothing about that subject I consulted with Homeschool Programming to try out their KidCoder: Game Programming with Visual Basic course. We … [Read more...]
Review of Tapestry of Grace Writing Aids
I'm excited to share with you today about a great writing curriculum from Tapestry of Grace called Writing Aids. It has so much in it! Wow. Writing Aids is a comprehensive writing curriculum that can be used for grades 1-12. It can be used alone, as a supplement to any other writing curriculum … [Read more...]
Review: Cobblestone Path Church History Research Journal
I have the blessing to share with you today a review of the Cobblestone Path Church History Research Journal for the years of the Apostolic and Early Church Ages of c. 30-325 A.D. by Danika Cooley. There are 8 Church History Research Journals available which begin with the one I'm reviewing today … [Read more...]
Why Use Planning Aids for Tapestry of Grace?
Many years ago when I was just starting homeschooling with my oldest in kindergarten, I learned about Tapestry of Grace from a friend. She had been using it for years and advised me to wait to use this amazing curriculum until I was teaching older grades--like junior high. Why? It's because … [Read more...]
Online Unit Studies–You will LOVE these!
Ok, I'll tell you the truth. I didn't think I'd find anything new in homeschooling. I though I had seen it all in my last 15 years. But, Beth Napoli of Loving Learning Freely has come up with something new! It's a unit study that is done (almost) completely online and are aptly named Online Unit … [Read more...]
Our Newest Cool Writing Tool: Grammarly
I just wanted to share a quick post about a new grammar tool I've discovered. My kids and I tried it out yesterday, and it's so cool! At their website Grammarly, you can open a new document and type in your essay, story, etc. right there. Or you can copy/paste your paper in there. It immediately … [Read more...]
Take Your Kids to Grammar Galaxy–the Easy and Fun Way to Do Language Arts!
Look! It's my 2 precious cuties in the graphic above! My dear friend Melanie Wilson has just released the first volume of her Grammar Galaxy language arts series. (Update: She also has Volume 2 available and is working on Volume 3!) We were blessed to have had advanced copies which we worked on … [Read more...]
Nervous to Homeschool High School? You Can Do It with this self-paced course for parents!
Wow. I just finished taking the course “Homeschool High School: You Can Do It” from 7Sisters Homeschool and will be sharing a review about it today. It surprised me how helpful it was because I am homeschooling a high schooler this year and thought I had already done enough research on the … [Read more...]
The Easiest Way to Learn Spanish!
The easiest way to learn Spanish is to do it learn it when you are young (age 9 or under) and to do it through immersion. I know what you're thinking. "I don't have time to add one more thing to our already full homeschool schedule!" Or is that just me? :) That's why I'm glad I found Foreign … [Read more...]
Reviews of “Big Book of History” & “Big Book of Earth & Sky”
Today I'm sharing reviews of 2 unique books called Big Book of History and Big Book of Earth & Sky. These are both published by Master Books and can be purchased at Educents. My kids and I had a lot of fun exploring the books. Big Book of History: The Big Book of History contains … [Read more...]
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