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...] about Book Review: The Conversation by Leigh A. Bortins
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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...] about Review: Memoria Press “First Start Reading”
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...] about Schoolhouse Review Crew Blue Ribbon Awards!
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...] about Review of “Purposeful Design: Understanding the Creation”
IXL Website 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. … [Read more...] about IXL Website Math and Language Arts Review
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...] about Review: If He Had Not Come by David Nicholson