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.
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Geography Through Art
Discover the world through art! Many different features will highlight the various features of countries around the world through sketching, artist profiles, culture connection boxes, internet resources, recipes, maps, and leveled projects for multi-age use. More than 100 art projects touch on 27 countries, including Egypt, Ghana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, China, India, Japan, Russia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, Brazil and others. Notes on the country, step-by-step instructions, photographs or illustrations, needed materials and other information are included. 189 pages, indexed, softcover. Reproducibles included.
Filmmaking from the First Directors
Filmmaking from the First Directors teaches the basics of filmmaking and early film history. It takes students through a unique journey starting in the late 19th century when film was invented, then guides them through the steps first directors took in creating the modern language of film.
Each lesson in this homeschool filmmaking class includes watching a series of lectures on history and production basics then viewing original films. Assignments will include making a variety of short films which will be uploaded for class comments and review. The goal of the class is to teach students how to make films one step at a time.
A Young Scholar’s Guide to Composers
Classical music is uniquely part of our Western civilization. Research suggests that both listening to and playing classical music aids brain development. Even rudimentary exposure increases one’s level of enjoyment and understanding. This course provides a close-up look at famous composers, their music, and their times, with special attention to character traits and Christian testimony (or lack thereof). Even the musically challenged will enjoy this course! It’s perfect for grades 4-8 but is easily adaptable for younger and older students. Minimal teacher prep will return maximum enjoyment!
Exploring Creation with Chemistry
The award-winning chemistry course that took the homeschool community by storm is now even better! Featuring Dr. Wile’s easy-to-understand explanations—revised for extra clarity—this Christ-centered modular course offers a rigorous foundation in high-school/college-prep chemistry. The colorful, user-friendly text is designed specifically for home learners and employs experiments using only readily available chemicals and equipment. Completion of Algebra 1 is a prerequisite. Includes a 272-page test/solutions book. 603 pages, hardcover. This course is designed for sophomores in high school/Grade 10.
Exploring Government
This three part curriculum, consisting of a 75 lesson text and a volume of historic documents, is packed with information on our government’s beginnings and development. You’ll gain an adequate understanding of the purpose and functions of democracy by paying attention to the Constitution and biblical basis for government. You’ll learn what the government does, why it is the way it is and why it does what it does. This is a one semester course if one unit is studied per week. Units contain an overview, lesson list, suggested activities, applicable document reading and more. 526 pages, indexed. Softcover. Quizzes and tests available
Dover and Education.com Captivate and Educate series
Published by Dover, Education.com workbooks offer thematic content to actively engage children and provide them with fun-filled, memorable learning experiences. Each workbook has fun themes, contains a certificate of completion, and has perforated pages for easy removal.
- Workbooks for grades K-5, ages 3-11
- History, math, reading, science, and writing
- Value-priced individually for only $7.99 each, our Elementary Pack has $103 value
Includes the following titles:
Kindergarten: Celebrate the Seasons; Nursery Rhymes & More
1st Grade: Adventures in Writing; Count It
2nd Grade: Fun with Nature; History & Me
3rd Grade: All That Math; Earth & Sky; On the Map USA
4th Grade: Math Mania; Write It Your Way
5th Grade: Your World of Words; All Sorts of Science