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Montessori can be a daunting method to many homeschooling moms, especially because there is a misconception that all of the materials need to be purchased and the cost can really add up. But in reality, The Montessori Method couldn’t be easier to do at home nowadays. In this post, I will show you a sample…
NOTE: After you read the review, be sure to scroll all the way down to see the discount information that we added to the post! When three of the Hip Homeschool Moms review team members chose to have a look at the Simply Music Piano program, they had no idea that their individual experiences would confirm…
When it’s too hot to go outdoors and play, what’s there to do? Making paper mache hats is a fun activity that you can do with your children during these dog days of summer. It’s pretty easy to do and costs very little. And there is no limit to the variety of styles and shapes…
Kids will have tons of fun with this watercolor seascape art lesson. It makes for an easy to clean, washable project that doesn’t compromise fun or interest for simplicity. It gives children the opportunity to explore a new medium and get extra practice with scissors. This collage lesson is a great summer activity to do after a trip…
Below you will find reviews of The Tuttle Twins Learn About the Law. Be sure to read all the way to the bottom to find out how you can buy (or possibly win!) a copy of the print book for your children! Also, you’ll find information about an activity workbook that’s now available to go…
If you’re considering homeschooling or have already decided to homeschool, one of the most important things you’ll do is find and choose the right curriculum for your family. In this article, I’ll suggest some great places to find curriculum. The next post in this series will give information about how to choose the right curriculum…
Are you looking for a great Bible study program for your 7th-12th graders? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out Cat and Dog Theology! I learned about this program at a homeschool convention I recently attended. I’ll admit that the reason I was curious was the name. Cat and Dog Theology. I wondered what…
Friends, I am writing to you today straight from a tender heart. It is tender because I am coming up on a season of our lives in which I will need to help my sweet almost ten-year old girl make new friends and create new homeschooling circles of her own in the community to which we…
Chemistry is such a fun science to explore, and one that you can often do in your own kitchen. With summer approaching, why not spend a few weeks exploring chemistry, using items you have around the house? Your kids will be thankful for the break from their core subjects, as the discussions are replaced with…
History is one of our absolute favorite subjects to study in our home. As a classically-eclectic family, we study history from a chronological perspective. We explore eras of history in cycles that we repeat at the grammar (elementary), dialectic (junior high), and rhetoric (high school) levels. This school year we are taking an exciting journey…
Spelling You See as experienced by a mom and with a young daughter who needed to build confidence in her spelling abilities: My daughter, Tori, and I reviewed Spelling You See: Jack and Jill (Level B). I hoped Spelling You See would help give my daughter confidence in her reading and spelling, and it has been…
The kids and I had loads of fun reviewing Thrively! Thrively is a fun assessment and delight-driven database of educational activities for students and parents. Here’s some basic information about how it works. You can also find this information on Thrively’s site. Thrively is completely free! You simply go to their site and create an…
