I have recently had the pleasure of reading Classical Conversations' newest physical book The Conversation: Challenging Your Student with a Classical Education, by Leigh A. Bortins. From the very beginning of my homeschooling journey, about 14 years ago, I have been focused on teaching with the … [Read more...]
Review: Memoria Press “First Start Reading”
Are you teaching a student to read? I am now teaching my 7th child! I've used numerous phonics resources in the past, and am now happy to review First Start Reading from Memoria Press. The set includes 5 paperback books: the Teacher Book (322 pages) and consumable Student Books A-D (68-106 pages … [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...]
Review of “Purposeful Design: Understanding the Creation”
Purposeful Design: Understanding the Creation by author Jay Schabacker is a new book we have been reading in our home lately, and I'm happy to review it for you today. You can see more about it at the Purposeful Design website. There are several ways to describe this … [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...]
Review: If He Had Not Come by David Nicholson
Are you looking for a new Christmas book to read to your kids this year? I've found one for you! Today I am reviewing If He Had Not Come by David Nicholson. This story is best for ages 6 and up and is a beautiful physical hardback book in full color. David Nicholson has reintroduced the … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Add Music Appreciation to Your Homeschool!
Recently I shared this post over at the Schoolhouse Review Crew blog. Find five great ways to add music appreciation to your homeschool -- the easy way! (Linked to Mom 2 Mom Monday Linkup) … [Read more...]
Review- Flourish: Balance for Homeschool Moms by Mary Jo Tate
I have another wonderful book to recommend today called Flourish: Balance for Homeschool Moms from Apologia Educational Ministries. When I was reading it, people kept asking if I was reading it for a review. I said I was, but that I would have read it regardless. Flourish is now a staple homeschool … [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 “Go Science” DVDs from Library and Educational Services
Today I am happy to review a product sold by Library and Educational Services called Go Science DVDs. It's their NEW release--Series 2. I received two DVDs, but here is a list of all that are available: Volume 1: Sound, Gravity, SpaceVolume 2: Life Science, WeatherVolume 3: AirVolume 4: … [Read more...]
Review: Kinder Cottage “Peter Rabbit” Series books
Kinder Cottage Publishing gave me the privilege to review 2 books: How Peter Rabbit Went to Sea and Peter Rabbit and the Little Boy A little about the books: These are part of a series of 10 books about Peter Rabbit which were published by the Henry Altemus Company from 1917-1922 … [Read more...]
Review of Micro Business for Teens
Today I am happy to review the curriculum Micro Business for Teens. I have spent the last 6 weeks going through 2 books and the workbook with 2 of my kids (ages 10 and 12). The books we used were:Starting a Micro Business (book)Running a Micro Business (book)Micro Business for Teens WorkbookThe … [Read more...]
Review “Philosophy Adventure” by Home School Adventure Co.
My oldest son and I have just reviewed a very unique product from Home School Adventure Co. calledPhilosophy Adventure by Stacy Farrell. Philosophy Adventure - This curriculum (which I received in PDF form, but is also available in hardcopy) is geared for grades 6-12, and probably best … [Read more...]
Review “Curiosity Quest” DVDs
I have a fun product to review today: 6 DVDs from Curiosity Quest! I had never heard of this company before and am glad to know about them now. We'll definitely be keeping our eyes out for videos they produce that have subjects that fit in with things we're studying because they are so … [Read more...]
Review of Egglo Entertainment Glow in the Dark Egglo Eggs
Today's review is from Egglo Entertainment. We received Glow in the Dark Egglo Eggs and The Egg-cellent Easter Adventure (book). We also got The Egg-cellent Easter Adventure (book audio download, also know as Adventure Audio Book), Egglo Treasures Scripture Scrolls, and The Egg-cellent Easter … [Read more...]
Review of Amazing Science Volume 1 DVDs
Today's post is a review from ScienceandMath.com called Amazing Science, Volume 1 (Physical DVD). When we received these DVDs from ScienceandMath.com we were so excited to watch them. All my kids from 1st grade through 6th grade loved the science experiments (even though … [Read more...]
Review of Talking Shapes i Pad App
Today I'm sharing a review of the company Talking Fingers, Inc. , and specifically the Talking Shapes iPad App. My 3-year-old, 5-year-old and I have been playing around with the Talking Shapes app for the last 6 weeks. This app for i Pad is geared towards children in grades Pre K - K. It is an … [Read more...]
Review of KinderBach: Online Piano Lessons for Preschoolers
KinderBach Today's review is of KinderBach, which gives online piano lessons for preschoolers (approximately ages 3-7). My 3-year-old, 5-year-old, and I have spent the last 6 weeks using KinderBach, specifically The KinderBach Online Piano Lesson Membership with Teacher Corner. We were able to … [Read more...]
