When we first began homeschooling, I had a 7th and 10th grader. I didn’t have to worry about teaching them to read or basic arithmetic or even a general overview of history. They already had those things. Instead, I worried about things like teaching them to write effective essays and evaluating their writing. It was incredibly intimidating when I could […]
Teaching a child to read can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Wonderful resources, like The Reading Game, 2nd Edition from Allsaid & Duun, LLC, can help make the process FUN and EXCITING! What is The Reading Game? The Reading Game was created by Wordly Wise author Kenneth Hodkinson. It teaches 180 words, most of […]
Families are busy these days, and ours is certainly no exception. We squeeze in quality family time wherever and however we can! But sometimes it’s nice to slow down and be more intentional about our dreams and goals. The Family Journal from Byron’s Games makes this SO easy! In the interest of complete transparency, I was really dreading this review. […]
Reading is something that I have a great passion for. I love to read and have always tried to instill that love within my children as well. My 14-year-old is a voracious reader and has been since she was very little. My 9-year-old . . . well, not so much. He has struggled greatly with reading, mostly because he just […]
Teaching personal finance to our teens doesn’t have to be an overwhelming or difficult prospect. As a family that has been learning a lot about budgeting and paying off debt over the past 3–5 years, I can honestly admit that sometimes it DOES feel overwhelming when I think about teaching these concepts to my children. Well let me tell ya, […]
I found out this past weekend that the Mars Rover is landing on February 18, 2021. According to Space.com, only “40% of all Mars surface missions have landed successfully.” It will be very exciting to watch this week’s landing. I’ve rounded up some great learning resources that you can use this week leading up to the landing and even after […]
Audiobooks are a wonderful addition to any home, but they can be a little pricey! We’ve found quite a few resources for free audiobooks over the years. We listen to audiobooks as an alternative to screen time, on long car rides, and while we’re working on other projects like lego building, drawing, or handicrafts. Librivox https://librivox.org/ Librivox has free […]
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 […]
Finding time for Bible study can be difficult. Having the Faith Journeys Bible Study Series: Romans bundle and Faith Journey Bible Series: Philippians studies from Julie Naturally has been just the encouragement that I needed to dig deeper into the Bible each day. Although I understand that individual Bible study is incredibly important, I don’t always make the time for […]
Most of my adult life has been spent learning Government and Economics, subjects that should have been learned in high school but weren’t. I wasn’t exactly a devoted student in those days, so it’s no surprise that I retained very little from the class. I wish that the Boundary Stone Economics Online Course Bundle had been available those many years […]