[Today's post "Great Summer Reads for Moms" was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] I have always loved reading. It started as a young girl and continued into my adult years. There were a few years where I don’t remember reading much—those would probably be the preschool and early … [Read more...]
“Summer Media Guidelines” for a Smooth Summer (with free printable download)
This was the first really "free" week we have had this summer. So, I knew it was time to post our Summer Media Guidelines where all my kids could see it. We have a set number of things for the kids to accomplish each day before they are allowed to do any media (computer game, iPad, video, … [Read more...]
Ten Great Ways to Teach History
[Today's article Ten Great Ways to Teach History was written by Michelle Habrych.] Teaching history in your homeschool does not have to be anything like what you remember from school: dry textbooks, memorized dates and names, and completely unrelated to the student. When I began homeschooling … [Read more...]
Presidents Lapbooks from Knowledge Box Central
[Today we have a guest post from Michelle Habrych on Presidents Lapbooks from Knowledge Box Central.] Let me tell you a secret: I hated history in school. I felt it was just memorizing dates and events, without any real reason to know about it. It was not interesting to me at all. Then I … [Read more...]
6 Ways to School in the Car
Who around here spends a lot of time in the car? We sure do--whether it's driving to lessons, classes, or activities or road-tripping in the summer. Today I'm sharing with you 6 Ways to School in the Car: Audio Books and Dramas We have enjoyed listening to full books in the car. Some of my … [Read more...]
Professional Development for Homeschool Moms: Tapestry University Classes
Disclosure: The following is a Sponsored Post from Tapestry of Grace. Are you a homeschool mom? Then you are a Teacher! And teachers need professional development to keep growing in their fields. You can probably think of quite a few ways to get some professional development under you belt (reading … [Read more...]
The Best Classes to Teach at a Homeschool Co-op
Are you involved in a homeschool co-op? If not, one reason you may want to consider doing one someday is because there are some classes that may be better to do in a group rather than at home. Here are just a few of the best classes to teach at a homeschool co-op. Speech and Debate There are … [Read more...]
Giveaway: The Big Story Game from Tapestry of Grace
I have the awesome privilege not only to go to the 2:1 Blogging Conference this weekend, but to represent Tapestry of Grace there! If you've been following me for the last couple of years, you know that we switched over to using Tapestry of Grace for our main history and literature curriculum for … [Read more...]
Why We Changed our History Curriculum for Homeschool High School to Tapestry of Grace
Today I'm sharing with you Why We Changed our History Curriculum for Homeschool High School and what we changed it to. For many years I have had in my mind a couple of curricula that I was pretty sure we'd use in high school for history. Both are Christian-based and written by awesome ladies I just … [Read more...]
Review: Time Capsule Medieval England homeschool curriculum
I'm happy to review today a homeschool curriculum called Time Capsule: Medieval England. The first thing I noticed when I looked at this curriculum is how extensive it is! There are 351 pages! It was written by Michelle Caskey and illustrated by Michelle Rankin. See more about … [Read more...]
Learn about Chicago, Illinois!
Here are a few links for you to use as you study the state we live in: Illinois--with a special emphasis on Chicago! Learn about Chicago, Illinois! Famous Landmarks: Willis Tower (Sears Tower) Cloud Gate/ The Bean Places to Visit: Navy Pier Millenium Park Chicago … [Read more...]
Review: Our Presidents Rock! by Juliette Turner
Wow--another wonderful book to review for you today! I recently received Our Presidents Rock! by Juliette Turner. She is the National Youth Director of Consituting America. Her mother Janine Turner is the Founder and Co-Chair of Constituting America (and an actress). Our Presidents Rock! is for … [Read more...]
Tapestry of Grace: Weeks 1-8 of Year 4
We have had a wonderful time using Tapestry of Grace this year! It's really what I needed to help us with some structure and accountability. I feel like our homeschool is going smoother than it has in years! (Of course, I'm not pregnant or nursing--for the first time ever since I started … [Read more...]
Review “Under Drake’s Flag” audio drama
Heirloom Audio Productions has produced an incredible product that I had the opportunity to review calledUnder Drake's Flag ! It's an audio drama on two CDs which lasts for two hours. We listened to it as a family while we were driving on vacation last month. It's part of a series called "The … [Read more...]
Giveaway from Diana and Friends Experience History Through Music — $700+ Value!
Diana and Friends Experience History Through Music Giveaway -- $700+ Value! Ok friends, today I have an incredible giveaway for you to enter -- over $700 worth of products! I am taking part in a review team for the launch of Diana Waring's new Experience History Through Music books and CDs. We … [Read more...]
Review of “Our America” Series historical fiction novels by Susan Kilbride
I have just finished reading 3 wonderful new historical fiction novels by Susan Kilbride in the Our America series! These are definitely going on our History bookshelf, so we can read Living Books while studying American history! The newest (third) historical chapter book, The Salem … [Read more...]
Homeschool Curriculum 2012-2013
Here is our 2012-2013 Curriculum B (age 11, 6th grade): Following "The Grammar Level: Ten Things to Do From Ages 10-12" Bible: Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies for Kids -- Revelation (Bible Prophecy for Kids and A Sneak Peek into the Future) Grammar: Daily Grams … [Read more...]
