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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Bring an art teach into your home with See The Light’s ART CLASS (Volumes 1-9; 36 lessons)! Every lesson provides kids with progressive, hands-on tools to learn everything from basic art skills to advanced techniques. **Step-By-Step Tutoring ** Progressive Skill Building ** Integrated Art History & Biblical Truth ** No Workbooks Ever – Only Basic Supplies // Volume 1: The Basics (Lessons 1-4); Volume 2: Shape & Space (Lessons 5-8); Volume 3: Value & Color (Lessons 9-12); Volume 4: Color Blending Techniques (Lessons 13-16); Volume 5: Proportions For Composition (Lessons 17-20); Volume 6: Texture & Form (Lessons 21-24); Volume 7: Perspective For The Landscape (Lessons 25-28); Volume 8: Balance & Foreshortening (Lessons 29-32); Volume 9: The Portrait (Lessons 33-36)
TruthQuest History Beginnings
TruthQuest History puts God back at the center of the past. Centered on “living books,” this creative approach to history integrates elements of both Charlotte Mason and Classical methods. Short, very informal introductions are written directly to the student and open up each topic with a distinctly Christian perspective. Suggestions for activities or writing exercises are often included as well. The booklists follow, with selected annotations on what pages or sections to read and appropriate grade levels for each entry. Incredibly flexible in nature, families can proceed at the pace that’s best for their students as they select “spines,” biographies, in-print books, and out-of-print classics from the extensive lists.
Proceeding chronologically, entries include lists for Cain and Abel, Hammurabi, Mummies, Hieroglyphics, King Solomon, Hezekiah, Persian Empire and other relevant unit-study topics.
Grades 5-12; may be adapted for younger siblings. 298 pages, softcover, spiral-bound.
Full resource list is included at the back of the book.
Apologia Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology
All creation is awe-inspiring, but the work of the human body, created in the very image of God, is especially jaw-dropping! This study of anatomy and physiology showcases the intricacy and design of the human body, from DNA and cell creation to the skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous/endocrine, immune, and intergumentary systems. Integrated with health and nutrition information, as well as plenty of scripture and biblical application, this complete guide to the human body is written in an enjoyable, conversational tone that will keep kids engaged. Experiments, notebooking assignments, narration, and a “personal person project” provide interaction with concepts outside of reading, and help to solidify understanding. 265 pages, hardcover. Index and answers to the narrative questions are included.
TruthQuest Age of Revolution I
TruthQuest History puts God back at the center of the past.
Centered on “living books,” this creative approach to history integrates elements of both Charlotte Mason and Classical methods.
Short, very informal introductions are written directly to the student and open up each topic with a distinctly Christian perspective. Suggestions for activities or writing exercises are often included as well. The booklists follow, with selected annotations on what pages or sections to read and appropriate grade levels for each entry. Incredibly flexible in nature, families can proceed at the pace that’s best for their students as they select “spines,” biographies, in-print books, and out-of-print classics from the extensive lists.Proceeding chronologically, entries include lists for the Jamestown Colony, Changes in Russia, Painters of the Era, Pilgrims, Plymouth Rock, Native Americans, Baroque Art, Puritan Revolution in England, the Scientific Revolution, the French Revolution, and other relevant unit-study topics.
Grades 5-12; may be adapted for younger siblings. 298 pages, softcover, spiral-bound.
Full resource list is included at the back of the book.
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America the Beautiful Notgrass History Review
By Jennifer Smeltser As a homeschooling parent, you know certain subjects are required from the beginning: reading, writing, and arithmetic. History, on the other hand, is one subject that you could wait to cover with your child, maybe even until your student reaches high school. But I will tell you, the Notgrass History curriculum makes…