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If the subject of science goes anything like it does in our school, then it may be quite non-existent at this point. I have a few science curriculums that I am considering, but they require months of dedication for completion. I want to do science with my children, but I want to do fun experiments that…
Ahh…January. A month of new beginnings. Fresh starts. A chance to re-evaluate and make adjustments. For the homeschool mom, the “new” of January often brings an opportunity to overhaul the chosen curriculum. It is likely that after four to five months of use, the honeymoon stage of all the books and lesson plan guides purchased…
Dear parents, This year, you can put a great gift under the tree for your children, without breaking the bank—in fact you can do it for FREE with Learn Our History’s new America’s Greatest Adventures DVD Gift Set! This exciting collection of 3 FREE Learn Our History episodes will transport your kids back in time…
We truly enjoy utilizing apps in our homeschool. The possibilities are endless and I so appreciate the fun and interactive ways technology has enabled us to learn and grow. My two older boys fancy themselves budding history buffs, so the opportunity to review the Ansel & Clair – Paul Revere’s Ride iPad App was met with…
It’s been talked about for years. The “experts” have all chimed in. Statistics show that reading aloud to kids helps develop the skills necessary to read and ignites a passion for reading into the hearts of little listeners. But what about those children who are already excellent readers and have a deep-rooted love for the…
Classic children’s books first came to life with the award-winning Living Books series. Now, key leaders on the Original Living Books team have reunited as Wanderful and have launched a new collection of iPad and iPhone apps based those engaging and multilingual interactive storybooks. Wanderful’s mission is to inspire young and emerging readers to explore…
My toddler is 23 months old and LOVES the iPad. What toddler or child these days doesn’t? It’s how I survive doctor’s appointments and gymnastics lessons without running a marathon. Naturally, whether you homeschool or not, as parents we want to do our best to have the most age appropriate, educational games available for our…
“Not right now . . .” “Just let me finish this . . .” “I’m busy.” I usually say these words to dismiss something that’s not quite as important as what I’m doing at the moment. We’ve all said them. In fact, Nehemiah said them too, and for good reason. He has been given a clear calling from God to rebuild the…
Take a quick look at the curricula you’re using in your homeschool. Do you love the programs there? Do your kids love them? Or are there some struggles going on? Any tears? Shouting? Maybe you’ve thought about dropping a curriculum but worry about the money you paid for it or the time you’ve already invested…
When I was homeschooling, I thought teach foreign language was hard. From my perspective as a math/science gal, I can also say I thought it was icky, yucky and not my cup of tea. But, it’s also possible. It’s doable. Even I could do it! Teaching your child a foreign language is not insurmountable, even…
Do any of your kids struggle with math? (Do you?) I’ve tried so many approaches to teaching my oldest son math, and truthfully, we’ve struggled for many years. Enter the Learn Math Fast System, which I received this summer and am so excited to tell you about. This system is quite unlike any other math…
Introduction Skip and Daisy Learn to Read is a phonics based reading program consisting of 3 DVDs and 3 workbooks. This program is designed to take beginning readers and turn them into proficient readers within 3-6 months using repetition through sight words, phonics, and sentences. The program is aimed at children in grades K-4. Why…
