Making homeschool decisions easy
You might remember that last year we thoroughly enjoyed Apologia’s Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day. Well, this year it was our first grader’s turn to pick the science we would learn. He enthusiastically said, “Land Animals!” So this year we have been learning from Apologia Land Animals of the Sixth Day – another by author Jeannie Fulbright. We received these Apologia Young Explorers Land
Graduation is nearly upon us and like most families with seniors, homeschool families are giving thought to graduation parties and activities to honor our graduates. Here are ideas for celebrating homeschool graduates from our team of authors. Celebrating Homeschool Graduates There are many ways to celebrate graduates – whether they are graduating from a brick and mortar school or homeschool. Plan a graduation party with
My children have many interests and talents. I am sure yours are no different. From fly tying and whips to gaming and anime, the interests of our children don’t just provide educational value, they fuel students to take control of their education. I have been talking quite a bit about my children’s interests on my website this past year. I generally refer to them as Passion Projects and we devote a significant amount
A few months ago I caught wind that a homeschooling mamma had followed her passion and written a book. Not just any book, but a book that fit needs she saw. A book written about homeschoolers, for homeschoolers {and others}, that is full of vivid characters and places making the reader want to return to it again and again. Here’s a description of the book,
Is Genesis History? This homeschool year we enjoyed some evening family time with an excellent digital Bible study series resource from Compass Classroom. One of our favorite times of learning is when we wait until Dad is home. I love the family discussions and world view question and answer sessions promoted by great homeschool resources like these. All opinions are our own and we love
We finish up homeschooling high school with our third child and start high school with our fourth very soon. It’s at both these celebratory times and in the day-to-day that I find myself so very grateful for digital homeschool history curriculum from Compass Classroom. All of Compass Classroom’s curriculum offers a wonderful Biblical worldview which is very important to us. And the digital, streaming classes
Throughout the ages people have sung, recited, or read poetry. Poetry seems to have always been a vital aspect of human life, and as homeschoolers we have the opportunity to introduce it to our children in such a way that they will enjoy and be inspired by it for the rest of their lives. The authors at The Curriculum Choice share their favorite poems and
Last year I was in a real quandary about what to do for writing with my boys. I don’t know about you, but this is one subject I really struggle to find a good fit for. Some programmes are just too intense, others not intense enough. Morgan, our eldest, has used Cover Story previously from Clear Water Press (CWP), and he’d really enjoyed his time
