This year my youngest child enters kindergarten! I can't believe after parenting and homeschooling 16 years, I won't have a preschooler anymore. :) I'm really excited about our plans for the year. We are settled in our new home, and I'm ready to hit the ground running come August 21. See below for … [Read more...]
Help Your Kids Learn About the Weather with “What Makes the Weather?”
One of my favorite science curriculum writers is The Homeschool Scientist, and this week she is launching a brand new product: "What Makes the Weather: A Hands-On Study of Atmospheric Conditions." It's only $3.99! Here is what you'll find in "What Makes the Weather: A Hands-On Study of … [Read more...]
Backyard Science: Easy Activities for All Ages by Marci Goodwin
Today I'm happy to review for you a brand new ebook called Backyard Science: Easy Activities for All Ages by Marci Goodwin. If you haven't heard of Marci before, she's the Homeschool Scientist! This 46-page ebook is chock full and fun and easy ideas for getting outside--even just to your own … [Read more...]
100+ Easy and Fun Creative Nature Walks
From the first moment I learned about Charlotte Mason, I have wanted to incorporate nature walks in my homeschool. But I would get in a rut and never could think of anything new to do. Imagine my thrill to find Cindy West's book 100+ Easy and Fun Creative Nature Walks! What I love about this … [Read more...]
2016-2017 Homeschool Curriculum Choices for Preschool Thru High School
Today is August 1. How is your homeschool planning coming along? We plan to start school at the end of the month, and I still have a few things to order and A LOT of organization to do! But, I'm happy to say that most decisions about curriculum have been made and am glad to share our 2016-2017 … [Read more...]
Best Time to Buy Apologia Science Books! 35% off
This is the best time to buy Apologia science books! CBD has them on sale for 35% off. Other homeschool products on sale as well. See how we have used Apologia elementary science books in our homeschool in the following posts: Science Experiments for Exploring Creation with Chemistry and … [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...]
Help Your Kids Know they are Wonderfully Made (& a $600 Value Giveaway)
Last week we received the neatest book! It's called Wonderfully Made: God's Story of Life from Conception to Birth by Danika Cooley is a hardback children's book that teaches kids about the baby in the womb. We learn about how big the baby is each week during pregnancy and how the baby changes from … [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...]
New Activity Guide: 11 Days of Veterans Day Activities for Kids
Don't you love teaching about the different holidays in your homeschool? It's one of the most fun things to do with elementary kids. I'm sharing today about a neat activity guide that is now for sale in the I Choose Joy! store. It's called 11 Days of Veterans Day Activities for Kids. What will … [Read more...]
Review: Super Teacher Worksheets
I have just been introduced to an amazing site! I have the Individual Membership to the website Super Teacher Worksheets. They have over 10,000 online printable PDF worksheets in almost any subject you can think of for grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Elementary. Just check out the categories … [Read more...]
Back to School Science Projects
Have you started school yet? We're getting close! Do you have something fun planned for the first day? Science projects are always a hit! Check out these science experiments, science freebies, and science books that will make back-to-school fun for everyone. Magic School Bus Polymer Group … [Read more...]
Series: Preparing to Homeschool Ninth Grade- Our Curriculum Choices
It's time to homeschool ninth grade! So, I thought I'd share today what we'll be using for my oldest son's curriculum during his 9th grade year. History/Geography, Literature, and Writing: We started using Tapestry of Grace this year, which is a full curriculum for grades K-12 and includes the … [Read more...]
2015 Build Your Bundle Sale: The Details
Woo-hoo--the Build Your Bundle homeschool curriculum sale is finally here! I promise not to overload you on this topic all week. But I want to have one post here where you can have all the details you might want in order to make a decision about whether to buy a bundle or not with the annual Build … [Read more...]
Our fun last year with “Exploring Creation With Chemistry and Physics”
I've been meaning to do this post for a long time! We thoroughly enjoyed Apologia's Exploring Creation With Chemistry and Physics by Jeannie Fulbright last year. We did all the reading at home, and the kids did the experiments and projects at their co-op. Enjoy our pictorial journal of the … [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 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...]
Homeschool Essentials: Apologia Chemistry/Physics Experiments
We've made it to day 4 of "5 Days of Homeschool Essentials." Today I'm sharing about some of the fun Apologia Chemistry/Physics Experiments we've done in science this year (all at our co-op). We're using the book from Apologia Exploring Creation With Chemistry and Physics by Jeannie … [Read more...]
Science Fun!
We've been having some fun science time around our home lately. My husband and kids found a praying mantis in the yard. We got a cage and some crickets (10 for $1 at the pet store!) and had her for a couple of weeks. We know it was a "her" because she laid an egg sac! The last time we did this, we … [Read more...]
What We’ve Been Doing at Homeschool Co-op
I've been really excited with what my kids are doing at our homeschool co-op this year. My oldest kids have a class in "It All Begins With Genesis" where they are discussing truths from the Bible and learning about other world views, creative writing (using some materials … [Read more...]
