Author: Leann

Leann is a homeschooling mama of an over-active 6 year old, proud wife of a cop, and pet lover of their two dogs, frogs, turtles – and cricket. Her blog, The Hands-On Homeschooler, chronicles their homeschooling journey, while throwing in tidbits about life, reviews, and recipes. Prior to being a stay-at-home mom, Leann taught math at a public high school for high achieving students. She and her family currently reside in the middle Tennessee area.
  • ArtAchieve

    ArtAchieve believes that anyone can learn to draw, and that learning to draw is an essential skill.

    Drawing is not a skill reserved for special people who have “talent.” Drawing is a skill, just like reading or math is a skill. Each lesson level builds on the skills developed in the previous level.

    Our goal is to provide you and your students with an approach to drawing that insures success (e.g, the cat you draw will LOOK like a cat), while leaving plenty of room for creative interpretation (the cat you draw will be YOUR OWN unique cat).

    The images for the lessons come from around the world and therefore are a visual tie to geography, history, literature, and other topics. We hope you explore those connections. Five levels are available, for grades K-12. Lessons can be purchased invidually or as a set per level.

  • Kindergarten Complete

    Kindergarten Complete is an all-inclusive curriculum that integrates all subject areas within thematic units with a biblical worldview. The unites appeal to chilcren and provide a variety of activities for all learning styles and enrichment activities to challenge your child.

    The lesson plans in this curriculum cover Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, science, physical developement, fitness, fine arts, character development, and Bible. 144 detailed lesson plans and corresponding student worksheets are included in a sturdy three-ring binder. The program is easy for the parent to follow, and truly contains everything you need for a complete kindergarten program.

  • Blue Manor First Grade

    Blue Manor’s First Grade Curriculum Set will also lay a strong physical, intellectual, and spiritual foundation that will benefit your children for the rest of their lives. The best part is that our lessons require zero preparation and zero teaching experience. Give your children an elite foundation and be amazed by the ripple effects.

    This is the complete set: 23 individual books and an additional “how to” teaching manual. Blue Manor Academy takes Christian education to the next level! Level 3 is uniquely designed for parents like you who want to give your children a strong foundation.

  • Blue Manor Kindergarten

    Our Christian kindergarten curriculum will not only prepare your children for first grade, but will also lay a strong physical, intellectual, and spiritual foundation that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. The best part is that our lessons require zero preparation and zero teaching experience. Give your children an elite foundation and be amazed by the ripple effects. (Level 2 should be taught after Level 1 (preschool curriculum) is complete, because Level 1 is the foundation for Level 2.)

    This is the complete Kindergarten Book Set: 23 individual digital books and an additional “how to” teaching manual. Blue Manor Academy takes Christian early education to the next level! Level Two is uniquely designed for parents like you who want to give your young ones a tremendous head start.

  • Blue Manor Reading Program

    By the time your children finish the Complete Phonics Reading eBook Set they will be confident readers. Our digital book set covers all the letter sounds, combinations, words and punctuation that they will need to know for preschool and kindergarten. In fact, once complete your children will have a good head start on 1st grade. Writing and Penmanship is also included, along with seven Early Readers! So, for 14.99 you will have everything you need!

  • Blue Manor Preschool

    Our Christian preschool curriculum will not only prepare your children for kindergarten, but will also lay a strong physical, intellectual, and spiritual foundation that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. The best part is that our lessons require zero preparation and zero teaching experience. Give your children an elite foundation and be amazed by the ripple effects.

    This is the complete set: 23 individual books and an additional “how to” teaching manual. Blue Manor Academy takes Christian preschool education to the next level! Level One is uniquely designed for parents like you who want to give your preschoolers a tremendous head start.

  • Standard Deviants Accelerate

    Standard Deviants Accelerate is a flexible, individualized, video-rich learning system that makes homeschooling easier and more fun.  Young comedians explain complex topics with through skits and visuals to make learning engaging and entertaining!  SDA has 9 core subjects and 5 AP test prep subjects available.
    Part of what’s wonderful about homeschooling is that you can fit lessons into an active flexible lifestyle.  This is why we made SDAccelerate accessible 24/7, anytime, anywhere, on any computer, tablet, or smart phone.  Video on demand supports how you like to learn.

     

    Courses include:

    • Earth Science, grades 6-12
    • Nutrition, grades 6-12
    • Biology, grades 7-12
    • Chemistry, grades 9-12
    • Arithmetic, grades 3-9
    • Fundamental Math, grades 4-10
    • Algebra, grades 7-12
    • English Composition, grades 9-12
    • US History, grade 9-12
    • AP Biology, grades 11-12
    • AP Chemistry, grades 11-12
    • AP American Government and Politics, grades 11-12
    • AP US History, grades 11-12
    • AP English Composition, grades 11-12
  • How to Tame Your Thought Monster

    Create happiness and success with your kids. Teach your kids tools that will help them take responsibility, improve grades, overcome worry & stress, increase happiness and understand bullying so you can stop it before it starts. The fun activities in this full color book will create hours of enjoyment for you and your kids. Teachers, teach the tools to your students and create a common language for a successful thriving classroom. Charlie the Robot, Meet Your Thought Monster, Find Your Feelings, Action Annie and Be the Magician are just a few of the fun and colorful activities you can do with your kids. Exercises for adult and child are side by side in the book so you can work together if you’d like. Bonus exercise are available to download with a link provided in the book. Adults and kids will feel better and improve their confidence when they use the exercises contained in the book. Everyone wins!

  • World History

    This course, designed for high school students, studies the 15 basic components of cultures from 5000 BC through 2011 AD: Agriculture, Architecture, Communication, Discoveries, Dominant Personalities, Education, Families, Food, Government, Industry, Energy, Military, Religion, Sports, and Transportation. Chapter one begins with evidence of civilization in the Fertile Crescent, and expands to the major continents of the world. A conversational narrative style is designed to engages students. Selected vocabulary words are highlighted and defined to help enrich the students’ understanding of the English language. Illustrations and maps are sprinkled through each chapter to create mental images that solidify comprehension of the People, Places, & Events of World History. Character principles are added to each lesson to prompt students to consider how their world view of life is being shaped. This course consists of six chapters. This course is designed for one transcript credit.

  • World Geography

    World Geography is a study of the six basic geographic regions of the world: chapter one, North America; chapter two, South America; chapter three, Europe; chapter four, Africa; chapter five, Asia; and chapter six, Oceania. Each chapter covers 15 topics: borders, terrain, water, climate, vegetation and wildlife, famous sites and events, ethnicities, languages, religions, transportation, government, diplomacy, economics, natural resources, and industry, including exports. Maps, charts, and graphics enhance understanding and appreciation of the distinctives of each region. Students learn about such wildlife as polar bears, kangaroos, moose, eagles, seals, and tigers. Famous places are explored: pyramids, castles, canyons, tourist attractions, mountain ranges, and islands. Students learn about Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Eastern religions. Lessons describe such things as rivers, ports, exports, free enterprise, national traditions, and transportation ranging from donkeys to jumbo jets. This course is designed for one transcript credit.

  • American History

    AMERICAN HISTORY YEAR 1
    This is a comprehensive study of American history from pre-Columbus through the start of the Civil War. Content of each chapter is based on the 15 major components of culture: families, agriculture, media, military, government, religion, education, discoveries, industry, communication, leaders, light/energy, art, sports, and transportation. Each lesson incorporates a narrative carefully designed to engage the students emotionally and academically. Theme art, time lines, maps and charts illustrate each lesson to “pull the student’s mind” into the text and clarify content. This course has been called “real history” because it ties the fifteen major cultural components to real people, places and principles which distinguish America. It is not revisionist history. The vocabulary level is applicable for students from eighth through twelfth grade. The content is designed to raise students’ aspirations for noble and honorable lifestyles of the American Dream. Essential academic elements are aligned with standards normally expected for grades eight through high school, either for essential elements or for state exit exams. Some states require graduating students to know about the Founding Fathers and important national documents; this course covers these topics in chapters 3-6. *(Teachers who omit some sections in order to accommodate state or local school circumstances will need to avoid assigning applicable portions of chapter quizzes and tests.) *America’s Founding Fathers, Events and Documents is a stand-alone unit study of 15 pertinent topics extrapolated from chapters. 1-6 of the People, Places and Principles of America, and is suitable as an adjunct to other history, government or civics courses and more.

    AMERICAN HISTORY YEAR 2
    This is a comprehensive study of American history from the Civil War to 2012. Content of each chapter is based on the 15 major components of culture: families, agriculture, media, military, government, religion, education, discoveries, industry, communication, leaders, light/energy, art, sports, and transportation. Each lesson incorporates a narrative carefully designed to engage the students emotionally and academically. Theme art, time lines, maps and charts illustrate each lesson to “pull the student’s mind” into the text and clarify content. This course has been called “real history” because it ties the fifteen major cultural components to real people, places and principles which distinguish America. It is not revisionist history. The vocabulary level is applicable for students from eighth through twelfth grade. The content is designed to raise students’ aspirations for noble and honorable lifestyles of the American Dream. Essential academic elements are aligned with standards normally expected for high school. This course is designed for one high school transcript credit. Suggested for grades 8-9.

  • Principles, Theories, and Precepts of Biology


    Principles, Theories, and Precepts of Biology is the perfect introduction to biology for struggling students. The basic concepts and vocabulary are introduced to students in short chapters; questions and reinforcement exercises are given in the activities booklet. Learn about cells, bacteria, classification kingdoms, evolution from a young-earth creationist perspective, and more.

    Textbooks contain approximately 60 pages each, activity books approximately 45. Non-reproducible pages. Set includes: 6 textbooks, 6 activity books, and teacher’s resource kit.