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.

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 […]

Practice Math with Math Sprint: The Mental Math Game at LifeInTheNerddom.com

Practice Math Facts with Math Sprint Game

I love to incorporate games into learning, and Math Sprint–The Mental Math Game by Byron’s Games is a super fun way to add math facts practice to our school day. Math isn’t a subject that any of my children would call fun, but they did really enjoy this game. The challenge and competition were great for my son, and anything […]

NatureGlo’s eScience Review

I love science, and I try very hard to instill that love into my children as well. They are naturally curious and I take every opportunity to allow them to delve deeper into things they show an interest in. When I was given access to NatureGlo’s eScience MathArt & Science Course Bundle classes for a year I was excited to […]

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 […]

Enjoy the Fall Season with Easy Nature Study

Over the years I have struggled with Nature Study. My kids love being outside and learning about nature, but I’ve never been very good at knowing what to do. We would walk around for a while and I would occasionally point out some pretty or interesting thing. That was about it. But then, I found Our Journey Westward. Cindy West has made […]