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A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Teaching Geography As homeschool moms, we wear many hats, and one of them is that of a geography teacher. While it might not be the first subject that comes to mind when planning our curriculum, teaching this subject to our children is a crucial part of their education. Not only…
Writing can be intimidating, both teaching it and practicing it (as in, actually doing the writing). Lots of questions probably float through your mind as you try to decide on a homeschool writing curriculum. As a creative writer, I believe one of the most important parts of teaching the subject to my kids involves inspiring…
One of the benefits of homeschooling high school (or homeschooling in general) for that matter, is the freedom to choose what and how your children will learn something. One of the ways to teach a subject is through a given curriculum. Through our years of homeschooling, I have come across many homeschool high school history…
Language Arts Homeschool Curriculum Review: Learning Language Arts Through Literature Reviewed by Chellie Haight This year my daughter, Jana, is a third grader. She’s reading well enough that we have moved on from phonics to a complete language arts homeschool curriculum. We started our school year with different resources for spelling, grammar, reading, etc., and…
When looking for the best homeschool curriculum that fits your child, your teaching style, and your budget, it can be overwhelming. However, we have created a free set of tools to help you identify your family’s needs so you can choose the best homeschool curriculum. A Free Tool to Help You Choose the Best Homeschool…
Let me share with you how I came to even consider Notgrass History and Our Star-Spangled Story, an elementary American history curriculum by Notgrass History. In the summer of 2022, a sweet friend of mine and I went to a homeschool convention together. Friends, my mind was BLOWN. We sat in presentations from Pam Barnhill,…
How to Use Homeschool Bible Curriculum for All Learning Styles I have to admit I never really thought much about homeschool Bible curriculum as it relates to my children’s learning styles until I found The Word in Motion! This curriculum is meant for children from kindergarten through about 8th grade. It’s full of all kinds…
The biggest question that most moms who are considering homeschooling have is, “How do I choose the right curriculum?” Just because a curriculum looks nice or seems interesting doesn’t mean it will work well for you and your family. There are several factors that need to be considered. 1. What is your child’s learning style?…
This is the History / Bible / Literature program Sonlighters have been wishing for—a delightful, age-appropriate Kindergarten American History program, done in Sonlight’s signature style! My name is Katie, and my daughter Kora is almost 5 years old. Even though she’s young, I’ve been homeschooling her for the past year, mostly via reading, educational play,…
Complete Christian Homeschool Curriculum Sonlight is a complete, literature-based, Christian homeschool curriculum that includes everything you need to teach from preschool through high school. Their curriculum offers all the materials and guidance to help you provide a world-class, engaging education that extends beyond textbooks and memorization. Sonlight Curriculum is fully planned and 100% guaranteed, allowing you the…
Are you looking for a self-teaching math curriculum that works well for your child? It’s true that all children are different, and sometimes we have to be willing to try a different curriculum or make a change in order to find what works best for a particular child. If you’re looking for just the right…
Is your family on-the-go much of the time? Homeschool families tend to be busy people! The LIFEPAC curriculum from Alpha Omega Publications is perfect for busy families and families that spend a good bit of time traveling. Below you’ll read more from Jennifer, a mom of a special needs child. She explains why LIFEPAC is…
