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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Exploring Economics
This one-semester high school elective will help students to understand the economic terms and issues that have an impact on the United States and US citizens. Emphasizing faith in God and trusting His Word, students will survey Biblical teachings on money and finance, read an overview of the economic history of the United States, discuss economic issues confronting us today, and look at national and world economies on a personal level. Exploring Economics reasserts the importance of the free market system, providing a clear explanation of terms and concepts.
Students will read 75 lessons, as well as a collection of essays in the included reader The Stewardship of God’s Riches. Most lessons feature a reading assignment, a writing assignment or an Econ Lab, which allows the student to get a practical perspective on the material being studied.
Integrated Physics and Chemistry
The Integrated Physics and Chemistry course from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) will introduce students to the people, places, and principles of physics and chemistry, including the scientists whose discoveries we rely upon today. This course has deliberately avoided complex math in order to draw students into high-school level science; it’s therefore perfect as a slow introduction to the topic, or for students who need remedial help! It can be used for pre-high school students, or for high school (recommended Grades 9-10 remedial).
12 Chapters with 180 lessons; non-reproducible pages, stapled bindings, paper covers. Suggested for Grades 9-10 remedial. Designed to cover two years.
Handwriting Without Tears Cursive version
This program includes unique ideas for helping children learn to write their letters and numbers without frustration, tips for the left-handed child, discussion on why it is important to teach capitals first and why standard handwriting paper just confuses children. The author even has remedies for the common mistakes children make, such as letter reversals, floating letters, etc.
The cursive program is for grades 3-5.
A print version is also available for grades PreK – 2.
First Grade Complete
First Grade Complete is an all-inclusive curriculum that integrates all subject areas within thematic units with a biblical worldview. The units appeal to children and provide a variety of activities for all learning styles and enrichment activities to challenge your child. The lesson plans in this curriculum cover Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Development, Fitness, Fine Arts, Character Development, and Bible. 144 detailed daily lesson plans and corresponding student worksheets are included in a sturdy three-ring binder. The program is easy for the parent to follow, and truly contains everything you need for a complete program.
Apologia Exploring Creation with Botany
Introduce your young naturalists to plants—their structure, propagation, classification, and more—with this engaging yearlong classical science curriculum. Influenced by Charlotte Mason and the living books philosophy, homeschooling mother Jeannie Fulbright writes as if she were chatting with her own children, defining and explaining at their comprehension level. Designed to be used with both readers and non-readers, each clearly organized lesson features content-rich narration; notebooking; and hands-on activities and projects using easy-to-find household items. Dissect seeds, force bulbs, make leaf skeletons—and take a close-up look at God’s flora kingdom. Grades K to 6. 176 pages, hardcover.
Maestro Classics Audio Collection
The Maestro Classics 12 CD Set Includes the following CDs with 24-Page Activity Booklets -Peter and the Wolf -The Nutcracker (featuring Jim Weiss) -The Story of Swan Lake -The Carnival of the Animals -My Name is Handel: The Story of Water Music -Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel -The Tortoise and the Hare -Casey at the Bat – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Juanita la langosta española – The Soldier’s Tale –Merry Pranks of Master Till