I received the following homeschool writing curriculum for free and was compensated for my time. All opinions are honest, and I was not required to post a positive review. You know what subject I find hardest to teach in my homeschool? Writing! I have struggled with finding a great homeschool … [Read more...]
Review of Analytical Grammar
[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...]
5 Wonderful Benefits of Using Online Learning to do Early Math
I love doing natural "living" math with my youngest kids. I have rarely used an actual math curriculum all year long with them. But there are times when it's also great to give them something from a real math curriculum. That's what I've been doing with my 6-year-old (almost 7) this summer. Here … [Read more...]
The Valuable Reasons We Switched to Teaching Textbooks for Math
Math is one of those subjects that can really be a struggle for both the homeschool mom and the homeschooled student. We have tried many math curricula and products (apps, computer games, etc.) to help in this area of our homeschool during the past 11 years. Read today the valuable reasons we … [Read more...]
Bear Country Fun Sticker & Activity Book (review)
Anyone heading on a road trip or need something for a rainy day? You'll love the The Berenstain Bears Bear Country Fun Sticker and Activity Book. It's paperback, 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches, 32 pages, and contains 50 stickers! It's published by Zonderkidz and is a Living Lights book: helps … [Read more...]
Knot Genie Detangling Brush for easy hair-brushing (Review & Giveaway)
Who has this experience? You need to brush your little girl's hair, but she screams and cries when you get close to her. You've even been tempted to cut her hair short. Or, is that just me? I'm so excited to share with you a new product we got to try this week called the Knot Genie Detangling Brush. … [Read more...]
Review: Alfred Kid’s Drum Starter Pack & Instruments by Westco
Most of you probably know that I am a music teacher. I have the awesome privilege to teach early childhood music and movement classes at our homeschool co-op even though I'm not teaching privately anymore. That's why I jumped at the opportunity to review the Alfred Kid's Drum Starter Pack & … [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...]
Review: I Love a Mystery Set
I have found a new gem for our homeschool. We have recently had the opportunity to review the I Love a Mystery Set from Educents. This is a set of 3 books by Eric Yoder and Natalie Yoder called 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! (for ages 8-12) , 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! (for … [Read more...]
Review/Giveaway: GrubMarket box of Fruit
I just had the exciting experience of opening up a box of fruit delivered by FedEx. It was from GrubMarket, where you can get wholesome food at wholesale prices, always 20-50% off! Specifically I received the regular-size California Fruit Bounty box. We got a pineapple a pomegranate a … [Read more...]
Review: Maestro Classics The Nutcracker CD and Curriculum Guide
We had a lot of fun recently listening to Maestro Classics The Nutcracker CD. If you aren't familiar with Maestro Classics, they are a series of recordings that are written in the tradition of Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev. In other words, you'll hear the great orchestral music while listening to … [Read more...]
Review: Magformers Set- An awesome new building toy!
Oh. My. Goodness! I have just discovered an incredible toy that has kept my kids occupied for hours and hours since we received it 2 days ago! Today I am happy to review Magformers - the Challenger Set. As I type this I am listening to my 8-year-old son describing the difference between … [Read more...]
Review: Beauty Bursts
I have spent the last month taking a new supplement called Beauty Bursts by NeoCell. These are gourmet collagen soft chews. You take 2-4 daily. The chews are to give high absorption of specific nutrients to help in beautifying your skin, hair, and nails-- they'll be stronger and … [Read more...]
Review/ Giveaway: Christmas Art Lesson DVD from See the Light
If you've been reading my blog for a while you know how much we LOVE the See the Light art instruction DVDs here at our home. We don't have professional art instruction outside the home, so this is how I help my kids grow in their art skills. And, it's fun! So, this week we started their … [Read more...]
Review/ Giveaway “Buck Denver: Why Do We Call it Christmas?” DVD
Today we have a Review and Giveaway of the DVD "Buck Denver asks Why Do We Call it Christmas?" If you have kids ages 4-10, they'll love it! Mine did. "Buck Denver asks Why Do We Call it Christmas?" is from the VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer. He even appears in the video talking to the kids … [Read more...]
Review: Snake Oil Party Potion Game
Out of the Box Games produces a game called Snake Oil – Party Potion (for ages 8 and up) that we are reviewing today. My kids and I really enjoyed playing it! Here's how it works: You need 3-6 players. The kids can be as young as 6 if they can read. My kids ages 6, 8, 9, 11, and … [Read more...]
Vacation Scrapbook: Legoland California
For the next few weeks I'll be sharing about our recent California trip. I thought I'd start today with the last thing we did--visit Legoland California! As you can see from this picture, the lines to buy tickets weren't too long. We arrived about 10:30 a.m. (The gates had opened at 10 … [Read more...]
Review of SchoolhouseTeachers.com
I am now a reviewer with the Schoolhouse Review Team and have received an annual membership/ the yearly membership option to SchoolhouseTeachers.com. So, I'd love to share a review of SchoolhouseTeachers.com with you today. A couple of weeks ago I started browsing around the site. Even though I … [Read more...]
Review/Giveaway of “The Prodigal Pig” DVD
We recently received a copy of The Prodigal Pig, which is an On the Farm With Farmer Bob DVD published by Tommy Nelson. It tells, through the farm animals on the farm, the biblical story of The Prodigal Son. It's one of my favorite parables of Jesus! My kids who watched it, and … [Read more...]
Review of “Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers & Teachers” by Susan Kilbride
Today I'll be sharing with you a review of Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers & Teachers by Susan Kilbride. It's a great resource for teaching science to ages 4-13, whether you are a homeschool mom teaching your own kids at home, teaching a class at a co-op, or teaching at a … [Read more...]
