So I mentioned a week or two ago that I’m teaching cooking to a group of 7-10 year-olds at our homeschool co-op. I didn’t mention that I feel like a big faking phony. I am. This experience has led me to examine my feelings about cooking, because there are many. Few are good. And teachers should […]
If You Were Me and Lived in … {by Carole P. Roman and Awaywegomedia.com}
Our favorite way of learning history is through great books. When given an engaging story to connect them to a time period, my kids retain the details much more accurately (and we all enjoy the time spent reading). We were delighted to have an opportunity to review books from this series by Carole P. Roman. […]
Journalism Courses for High School Homeschoolers
As a journalist and a homeschool mom, I feel that it’s important for all high school students to learn the basics of journalism, to develop an understanding how the media influence us and to be critical and careful in their news consumption. Whether your homeschooled student is interested in media ethics, developing their reporting and […]
Orphs of the Woodlands at Tangletree {Review}
Looking for a fun way to keep your kids reading and learning on the go this summer? My daughter has been enjoying working on reading comprehension and vocabulary skills using the interactive book Orphs of the Woodlands at Tangletree from Star Toaster. Using this adorable online early chapter book, she’s also exploring new topics in math, science […]
Beric The Briton {Heirloom Audio Productions Review}
It may be summer, but that doesn’t mean we need to take a break from learning new things! One of my favorite ways to sneak in great literature and history is by adding audio books to our driving time. Heirloom Audio Productions brings history to life with their radio drama adaptation of G.A.Henty’s Beric the […]
How to use The New York Times in your homeschool
Whether you are an interest-led unschooler or a classical homeschooler, The New York Times can be an excellent resource for your homeschool. Using The Learning Network is a little different from handing your teen a newspaper and telling them to read. The stories presented in this dedicated space are hand-picked for students. The goal is […]
5 Must Follow Blogs for Homeschooling A Child with Sensory Processing Disorder
Homeschooling a child with Sensory Processing Disorder brings up unique challenges. One of the most difficult things I’ve dealt with is a general lack of understanding from other moms and their advice – while given with good intentions – simply doesn’t apply. Finding support and encouragement within your local homeschool group may not always be […]
Homeschool Record Keeping {MySchoolYear.com Review}
Do you have a plan for the upcoming school year or are you still in the process of planning (like me)? Putting together a year long plan for multiple children can sound overwhelming and intimidating. Over the years (this will be my 7th year as a homeschool mom) I’ve realized one thing that is most […]
LearnBop for Families {Math Review}
One of the challenges of homeschooling in our family has been finding the right approach for math for each of my kids. What works for one generally doesn’t work for the others. With a little extra effort, keeping them engaged and practicing consistently with a minimal amount of stress can be done! LearnBop has a […]
Forbrain – Sound For Life Ltd {Review}
I was delighted to have an opportunity to review Forbrain – Sound For Life LTD and try out their bone conduction headset with my youngest daughter. I had read about the many benefits of this product, particularly for children with with sensory and auditory processing issues, so I was curious to see if it would be an effective learning aid for […]
Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection {TedTalks for Homeschool}
This talk is a part of my series on using TedTalks in your homeschool, but is aimed at parents, particularly parents of young girls. It is inspiring, illuminating and definitely worth taking a few minutes out of your day to watch. Reshma Saujani is the founder of the non-profit Girls Who Code, where her goal […]
7 Things I Love About the Hey Mama! Schoolhouse Planner {Review}
Are you beginning to plan your next homeschool year? We follow an eclectic style in our homeschool, so I don’t plan everything to the hour, but I still always have a plan and goals for each year. As a member of the Schoolhouse Review Crew, I received the print version of the new Hey Mama! […]
Essential Skills Advantage {Review}
My youngest daughter loves technology, so I am always looking for an opportunity to make her screen time learning time. Using online resources typically works well for my highly visual learner. For the past few weeks she has enjoyed practicing reading and science concepts using the Complete Home Learning Suite from Essential Skills Advantage. ESA […]
Greek Myths {A Memoria Press Review}
My daughter loves mythology, so she was happy to get started working on the Greek Myths curriculum from one of my favorite classical education publishers – Memoria Press. This program was designed to give your student all the tools they need to learn and remember the essentials of Greek mythology. “A mythology is a culture’s […]
Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization {Review of Institute for Excellence in Writing}
We love Institute for Excellence in Writing so I knew adding Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization to our daily schedule for this review would be beneficial to my kids. I wasn’t completely convinced that my children would enjoy this curriculum, but after reading a little about the benefits of poetry memorization, I was 100% certain […]
A Simple Way to Teach Music Appreciation for Elementary Grades {Review}
For the last several weeks we’ve been learning all about Johann Sebastian Bach using Music Appreciation Book 1: for the Elementary Grades from Zeezok Publishing LLC. This program offers a holistic approach to learning about classical music and the great composers. My 6th grader loved this program and my 3rd grader listened in carefully as […]
Curtain Call {Photo Friday}
Every actor dreams of that moment, that one moment when the audience erupts into cheers and you step forward, center stage to take the last bow of the night. My girl has waited for this, for her moment to play the lead, and to be the last actor to come forward at the end of […]
It’s Almost Showtime, Again
So. I haven’t mentioned lately that my stage mom days aren’t quite over. The Butterfly (12) took the fall semester off from performing, but she decided to return to acting and voice lessons in January. The time off showed her just how much she missed being on stage and she couldn’t wait to get back […]
Writers in Residence {Review}
Learning to write well is a priority in our house, so I was excited to try Writers in Residence a new middle school writing curriculum from Apologia Educational Ministries. Meaningful learning happens easily with this homeschool resource that blends writing, vocabulary and grammar instruction in an easily digestible format. I was given the Writers in […]
Mini-Courses with A+ Interactive Math {Review}
Many homeschool moms worry that somewhere along the way, their child may have missed something. Perhaps a math concept didn’t “stick” in a student’s mind the way you thought it did and a gap in learning now needs to be filled. My two younger daughters have different areas that need some extra work (and suspected […]
