An Easy Cost-Effective Way to Homeschool

I have been so impressed with the SchoolhouseTeachers.com Ultimate PreK–12 Annual Membership. After spending several weeks digging through everything that’s available, I’m convinced that this is an easy, cost-effective way to homeschool. I can’t wait to share what I’ve discovered! What is SchoolhouseTeachers.com? SchoolhouseTeachers.com is a Christian, self-paced, online, complete homeschool curriculum offering more than 450 courses covering every subject […]

Teaching History with the Torchlighters Video Series

Teaching history with the Torchlighter’s video series is incredibly easy because they have done most of the work for you! The series features stories of great heroes and heroines from throughout history in a 30 minute animated program.  Suggested for ages 8-12, but I have learned a lot from these videos as well. This post contains affiliate links for your […]

Learn Python Coding with Homeschool Code Academy

Coding is a relatively new venture around the Nerddom, but one that is readily accepted with excitement! When I received free access to Python for Beginners: Learn Coding at Home from Homeschool Code Academy I knew it would be a hit. What is Python for Beginners? Python for Beginners: Learn Coding at Home was written by a second-generation homeschool parent […]

Online Math with MathandAlgebra.com at LifeInTheNerddom.com

Online Math with MathAndAlgebra.com

Because I have a child that doesn’t enjoy math, we have tried a number of different math programs, including several online math programs, in an attempt to find a good match for her. I admit I had never heard of MathandAlgebra.com before we were given a one-year subscription to review the program. I was pleasantly surprised by what we found.

Favorite Thanksgiving Books at LifeInTheNerddom.com

Favorite Thanksgiving Books

Thanksgiving is becoming an overlooked holiday these days. Halloween gets loads of attention and then on November 1st the Christmas carols are on the radio, Christmas decorations are in the stories, and of course, the Christmas sale ads begin. Thanksgiving is difficult to make money from so the holiday gets relegated to half an aisle of cheap decorations at the […]

Add Some Variety with Smart Kidz Radio

It’s no secret that we love music here in the Nerddom, so when we were given a 6-month subscription to Smart Kidz Radio I was incredibly excited to find out all that was offered. We were thrilled with what we found! What it is and What’s Included Smart Kidz Radio is a commercial/ad free streaming service for kids from preschool […]

Simply Coding: The Curriculum I Didn’t Know We Needed

I’ll admit . . . when I was given a Coding for Kids Annual Membership to Simply Coding to review, I was very skeptical. My children, though they have heard of coding, have never shown the slightest interest in it. Having some background in coding myself, I knew the level of focus required, as well as the frustration that often […]

Using the Homeschool Grab Bag in YOUR Homeschool

I have had so much fun looking through the Homeschool Grab Bag contents and figuring out how best to utilize them next year! You’ve probably noticed that I haven’t promoted any other bundles this year. That’s because, frankly, I simply didn’t believe in them. The hassle and anxiety caused by having to pick and choose from hundreds of resources, reading […]

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Printable Multiplication Clip Cards

Memorizing multiplication facts is a little easier and more enjoyable when using these adorable multiplication clip cards!   These are super easy to use! Simply print onto cardstock and cut them out. If you’d like to make them self-checking, just find the answer on each card, flip it over, and put a small sticker or colored dot on the back […]

Honeybees Unit Study

  Honeybees are fascinating little creatures that can teach us a great deal about diligence and perseverance. “Busy as a bee” takes on a whole new meaning after studying the daily life of these little creatures. Here are some resources for your Honeybee unit study. This post may contain some affiliate links for your convenience, which means if you make […]