Last year I began using All About Reading with my second daughter, and this year decided to use All About Spelling with her. It's really a different approach than the reading program since it's really focusing on spelling rules and how to recognize the different patterns in words in order to know … [Read more...]
Review: The Verbal Math Lesson, Books 1-3
We have been doing a new type of math lesson lately--verbal math lessons! Today I'm reviewing the books The Verbal Math Lesson: Step-by-Step Math Without Pencil or Paper, books 1-3 by Michael Levin and Charon Langton. These books have been a perfect addition to our Circle Time that we do daily. … [Read more...]
Schoolhouse Review Crew Blue Ribbon Awards!
As you may or may not know, I have been a part of the Schoolhouse Review Crew since this time last year. The purpose of the Crew is to review educational products from different companies who want to target the homeschool audience. We are a large number of mom bloggers, so there are enough of us … [Read more...]
IXL Math and Language Arts Review
I have a really exciting program to review for you today! For the past 6 weeks several of my kids have been working with the online program called IXL. If you have read my blog for a while, you will know that I have not given favorable reviews of a couple of other online programs we've tried. But … [Read more...]
How to Set Up an All About Reading/Spelling Notebook
We have been using All About Reading in our homeschool since last year and just started All About Spelling in September. I'd love to share with you today how I have set up my notebook to keep everything handy for the lessons. One of the best features of All About Reading and All about Spelling is … [Read more...]
Review of “Write for Life” Research Papers by Karen Lange
I'm happy to review Write for Life Volume One: Writing the Research Paper by Karen Lange. Do you remember writing research papers when you were young? I remember writing about Saturn, The Effect of Ethylene on Growing Bean Plants, Reasons Airplanes Crash, A Correlation Between Rock Music and … [Read more...]
Blog Tour (& Giveaway): “Write for Life” Learn how to write a Research Paper
Welcome to the Blog Tour for . . . Write for Life: Volume One: Writing the Research Paper by Karen Lange (Join me tomorrow where I will share my personal review of the e-book. Keep reading on down below for a chance to win the book!) This book offers ready to use lessons for grades … [Read more...]
Need to spruce up your Writing Curriculum? Use Creative Freewriting Adventure
Here is a wonderful way to spruce up your writing curriculum! I know I'm always looking for different assignments for my kids to encourage their writing. Try out Creative Freewriting Adventure! You can get it on sale right now, but only through Monday night (9/22/14). The print version coupon … [Read more...]
Intro to All About Reading Level 3 & Level 4 Now Available
I was so proud of my 9-year-old daughter for finishing All About Reading 2 last year. It wasn't easy for her, but I saw so much improvement! One of the best things about All About Reading is that it follows a specific set of activities, so she knew what to expect each day that we … [Read more...]
“See the Light” September Special and Giveaway of Art Projects Boxed Set
Did you purchase an art curriculum for this year? We didn't but were planning on using the See the Light Bible Story DVDs and Cartooning. The only downside is that the kids have already done those! So, I am seriously considering getting this special! Nine DVDs means they can work on one a month! … [Read more...]
Review “UberSmart Math Facts” software
Are you looking for a great way for your kids to learn or practice their math facts? Today I'm happy to review UberSmart Software, which has created the product we used called UberSmart Math Facts. Math facts are so important for kids to learn. They can't easily go on to the next … [Read more...]
TypeKids.com Review: Online Typing Course for Kids
I'm happy to review TypeKids.com today. My 10-year-old daughter has been using the program for the last few weeks. I'm really happy with it! (They have a free trial of the first 3 lessons, so you can try it yourself!) In HOME, kids can choose between Exercises, Review, Story, Games, and … [Read more...]
Review Mystery of History Volume 4
It's finally here! Have you been waiting as long as I have? We love the Mystery of History volumes, and Volume 4--the last--is finally out. Many, many years ago when I first started homeschooling, we were turned onto "living books" (such as biographies and historical fiction) and the use of … [Read more...]
Review Music for Little Learners Kit #1
Are you a piano or elementary music teacher? Or maybe you'd like to teach music to your own kids or at a homeschool co-op? Read today's review--because it might be what you're looking for! Music for Little Learners is an approach to teaching music (piano prep) for young children, … [Read more...]
Review of Lewis & Clark: From Sea to Shining Sea, a Once-a-Week Unit Study
I'm excited to do a review today of an awesome product called Lewis & Clark: From Sea to Shining Sea. It's a Once-a-Week Unit Study from Homeschool Legacy. Are you familiar with unit studies? I have done tons of them in my homeschool career. What I usually do is pick a topic and then head to … [Read more...]
Review of “Creative Freewriting Adventure”
There is a brand new product called the Creative Freewriting Adventure that I'd love to give you a review of it today. The purpose of the Creative Freewriting Adventure is to encourage Fun writing for middle school and high school students! The instructions say to just set the timer … [Read more...]
Review HomeSchoolPiano
Every once in a while a product comes along that I am just blown away by. And that is what has happened while working on the review for HomeSchoolPiano! I am amazed by both the quality of the lessons and the ease of use! Here is what you get: a LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION for up to five students … [Read more...]
Review “Experience History Through Music” by Diana Waring
Today's review of Experience History Through Music is not just for homeschoolers. All families will love learning about American history through these book/CD sets! There are 3 to choose from: America 1750-1890: The Heart of a New Nation Westward Ho!: The Heart of the Old West Musical … [Read more...]
Read a Great Story by Diana Waring
Here is a great story by Diana Waring. She has written a fun American history through folk songs curriculum called Experience History Through Music that I'll be sharing about next week! (And she's part of an awesome giveaway of over $700 worth of Homeschool products!) From Diana: … [Read more...]
Review K5 Learning website
A couple of months ago my son started exploring the K5 Learning website. I am sharing a review of it today. K5 Learning is an online reading and math program for kids ages Kindergarten through 5th Grade. It helps build reading, math, and study skills through … [Read more...]
