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Whodunnit Detective Spy Scope Lab Review and Giveaway {closed}

Whodunnit Detective Spy Scope Lab Review and Giveaway {closed}

My family and I had the opportunity to review Edmund Scientifics Whodunnit Detective Spy Scope Lab and had an absolute blast with it! What our little investigators could do: The Whodunnit™ Experiments Guide provided detailed instruction on how to collect evidence, analyze clues and eliminate suspects based on the gathered data to solve various crime scenarios…

Elementary | Grade Levels | Homeschool | Language Arts | Subject

Teaching Writing on the Go

I have four little boys. Active little boys. Can’t-sit-still, and don’t-care-to-write little boys. My oldest son is just starting 2nd grade in his Language Arts curriculum, and the writing is becoming much more intense. This isn’t sitting so well with him. I’m learning, however, that teaching writing on the go is a great way to…

Edmund Scientifics Solar Robot Kit Review & Giveaway {closed}

Elementary | Homeschool | Middle School | Science | Subject

Edmund Scientifics Solar Robot Kit Review & Giveaway {closed}

Here in NY we don’t often get as much sun as we would like which can make projects that require the sun a little tricky. Luckily for us this Solar Robot Kit by Edmund Scientifics will work not only in the sun but with a light bulb too! We were so excited to get this Solar…

Using the Galileoscope to Teach Astronomy Review & Giveaway {closed}

Using the Galileoscope to Teach Astronomy Review & Giveaway {closed}

I am thrilled to be providing this review and a tiny glimpse into how I am using the Galileoscope to teach Astronomy. My daughters are absolutely enamored with astronomy, and so they will be the best ones to give their feedback on this fun astronomy tool! “The telescope works really well and makes stargazing so…

Elementary | Grade Levels | Homeschool | Preschool - K | Science

Fall Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt

September has come and gone, which means we are used to the yellow school bus coming and going, we are used to getting up earlier, and we are in our own school rhythm in our house. Note: This post contains affiliate links. Here in New York it also means that apples are ripe for picking,…

Using Journaling to Improve Writing Skills

Elementary | Grade Levels | Homeschool | Language Arts | Subject

Using Journaling to Improve Writing Skills

Ever have a parent or teacher ask you why you’re not using a journal to help you improve your writing? And have you ever wondered what the fuss is all about, especially when you don’t like to write in the first place? When I was in middle school, I had all sorts of strange thoughts…

Can a Student Learn to Write by Imitating Good Writing?

Elementary | Grade Levels | Homeschool | Language Arts | Subject

Can a Student Learn to Write by Imitating Good Writing?

A lot of adults today can look back on their time in elementary school, when they had to listen to an English teacher try to explain how to diagram sentences or memorize terms and phrases such as “pronominal,” “present participle” and “nonrestrictive appositive.” If you asked some of those adults if they actually learned anything…

Elementary | Grade Levels | Homeschool

Unschooling: Putting Trust in Our Kids

What comes to mind when you hear the term “unschooling”? • Those crazy people who let their kids run wild and never try to teach them anything. • Kids playing video games all day while their moms look at Facebook. • High schoolers who can’t write an essay to save their lives and have absolutely no hope…

All About Spelling Review & Giveaway {Closed}

A few days ago, Danielle shared about how All About Spelling Level 1 is working for her family. Today, I get to tell you about my own family’s experience with AAS over the last four years. Before I start, be forewarned: I love All About Spelling. It is truly one of my favorite homeschool programs…

Kidcoder & Teen Coder Windows Programming Review

Kidcoder & Teen Coder Windows Programming Review

At the beginning of June we brought you our Preliminary Reviews of Kidcoder & Teen Coder- Windows Programming. We are pleased to be back to give your our final reviews as well as a giveaway from the company! The folks over at Homeschool Programming Inc. are offering up for giveaway a first-semester title (Windows Programming)…

Bible | Elementary | Grade Levels | Homeschool | Subject

Grapevine Studies Review

Have you ever heard of Grapevine Studies? Grapevine offers a truly impressive array of both New and Old Testament Bible studies for age groups all across the spectrum, from Pre-K to adult. Their wonderfully fun and simple approach, ‘Stick Figuring Through The Bible,’ offers a creative and multi-sensory learning experience that gives kids and people…

Bible | Elementary | Grade Levels | Homeschool | Subject

Apologia Who Is God? Review

This year my family has fallen in love with Apologia as we are just finishing up our first year of their science curriculum. When I was presented with an opportunity to review one of their Bible courses, I jumped at the chance. I was hoping that it would be incredible, and it did not disappoint. It…