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October 7, 2016 by Amy

On Loathing Cooking

On Loathing Cooking

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 […]

October 6, 2016 by Amy

If You Were Me and Lived in … {by Carole P. Roman and Awaywegomedia.com}

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. […]

August 25, 2016 by Amy

Journalism Courses for High School Homeschoolers

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 […]

July 27, 2016 by Amy

Orphs of the Woodlands at Tangletree {Review}

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 […]

July 22, 2016 by Amy

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 […]

July 8, 2016 by Amy

How to use The New York Times in your homeschool

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 […]

June 29, 2016 by Amy

5 Must Follow Blogs for Homeschooling A Child with Sensory Processing Disorder

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 […]

June 24, 2016 by Amy

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 […]

June 22, 2016 by Amy

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 […]

June 15, 2016 by Amy

Forbrain – Sound For Life Ltd {Review}

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 […]

June 9, 2016 by Amy

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 […]

June 2, 2016 by Amy

7 Things I Love About the Hey Mama! Schoolhouse Planner {Review}

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! […]

June 2, 2016 by Amy

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 […]

May 19, 2016 by Amy

Greek Myths {A Memoria Press Review}

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 […]

May 18, 2016 by Amy

Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization {Review of Institute for Excellence in Writing}

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 […]

May 11, 2016 by Amy

A Simple Way to Teach Music Appreciation for Elementary Grades {Review}

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 […]

May 6, 2016 by Amy

Curtain Call {Photo Friday}

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 […]

April 22, 2016 by Amy

It’s Almost Showtime, Again

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 […]

April 22, 2016 by Amy

Writers in Residence {Review}

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 […]

April 19, 2016 by Amy

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 […]

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Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

The following post is a flashback, written shortly after I was diagnosed with Lyme and put on a restricted diet. Years later,  I’m still on it. I’m still dealing with Lyme. A true addict, I’m still craving the sweet stuff. A few things are essential to my happy survival. They are faith, hope, love and until […]

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16 Hours in Lake Placid

16 Hours in Lake Placid

This is the story of  a wedding, a road trip and finding direction. We set out at the crack of dawn to drive north on a damp icky September morning. It was actually 9:30, but it felt earlier because it was Saturday. We were on our way to a wedding, in Lake Placid. ON Lake […]

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7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners

7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners

  I began researching colleges last year, when my daughter began her Freshman year of homeschooling high school. Does that sound a bit early? I feel that the more I know about college requirements for homeschooled students, the more effectively I can prepare my daughter for the admissions process. I think as a homeschool parent, it’s essential to know all the options available. […]

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Aboriginal Art with Sharpies

Aboriginal Art with Sharpies

My girls have been fascinated by Australia lately – the wildlife, the landscape and (of course) the mythical mermaids. This interest has launched us into a study of the land down under, including the history and art of the Aborigines. I wanted to add a hands-on art project to our study. My friend Cyndi, at […]

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