An activity of any kind is sure to bring life to your child’s studies. Often, we will be reading a book and I can just tell that my son doesn’t truly understand what I’m talking about. When material is new, it is understandable that there would be questions. We have been learning about ancient times [...]
The school year is approaching its end and it’s time to once again re-asses our homeschools. Are there things we need to change? Resources that have or have not worked? Perhaps you are moving into a different season in your homeschool. This is what we as a homeschooling family have recently gone through. Up to [...]
This post contains affiliate links because I believe in this curriculum. See full disclosure policy for more details. WonderMaps from Bright Ideas Press is a must have product for map-loving families. It is a purchase that you make one time and then you can use it the entire length of your homeschooling years. You can [...]
~ I received product samples in exchange for an honest, independent review of this curriculum I love and have used in my homeschool. Please see our full disclosure policy. ~ We found Oak Meadow Curriculum early on in our homeschooling. When my daughter was six, she loved to work with her hands. She was always [...]
Don’t miss the giveaway at the end! Doesn’t it just make you feel good when you find something that your children can’t wait to do for school every morning? That is how both of my children feel about A Journey Through Learning lapbooks! This post contains affiliate links because I believe in this curriculum. See [...]
I am a dark chocoholic. For me, milk chocolate is for kids (although I’ll admit to savoring delicious milk chocolate in the UK), but dark chocolate is divine. In fact, the Latin name for the cacao tree is Theobroma cacao, which means “food of the gods.” This makes sense as the Aztecs believed that the [...]
In looking for a US History curriculum for my teen, I searched for something that covered both history and geography but also encouraged critical thinking. Using the homeschool catalog by the Rainbow Resource, at www.rainbowresource.com, one program caught my eye. It was Short Lessons in US History. I found this book to be engaging while [...]
From the Preamble of the Constitution to the Erie Canal it’s an American experience through song. Of all the great children’s music out there this is my all time favorite to supplement for our homeschool. Wee Sing America! Wee Sing America is a full hour of American heritage through song. It is lively and energetic [...]
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