Does your family regularly use digital books or ebooks? I love that they are easier to keep track of than a paper book and I don’t have to worry about one of my younger kids coloring all over it. We recently received PDF style electronic copies of books, but they had a special access code allowing […]
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Over the years, my school-aged children have all had the opportunity to use and help me review the Reading Kingdom program. This online resource is a terrific program for students around ages 4-10 to learn to read. It covers the multiple areas necessary to become a great reader, including grammar, sequencing, comprehension, writing (typing), phonics (sounds), […]
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We were recently sent 3 books from Kayla Jarmon to review. The books we received were electronic books, so they have been easy to read on the go to my kids. These books for Christian families include Don’t Forget Me, Dying is Part of This World, and A Boy and His Dog. While I received ebook […]
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When researching a reading and language arts curriculum, it can be hard to find something that is all-inclusive. We recently received review access to Home School Navigator for four of my children. There are several levels, differentiated by colors. Red is the first level, and it is at an approximate kindergarten reading level. Then it goes […]
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My 2nd grader has been working on cursive for a while, so when we had the chance to review the New American Cursive 2 (Famous Americans) workbook from Memoria Press, I was happy to give it a go with him. The New American Cursive program is meant for grades 1-4, but I feel like it’s a little […]
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Our family has had the opportunity, once again, to review Bible Study Guide For All Ages. Since I have several children, they were generous to send me the levels we needed for each of my children to participate. We got: Advanced (5th & 6th grade), Intermediate (3rd & 4th grade), and Beginner (3-K). In addition to the student […]
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If you’re looking for a free, printable game for preschool or elementary kids, be sure to print out my Little Artists Matching Game. This printable provides 4 full-color pages for you to cut out and use as many times as you’d like as a memory game with your child. I like to print these out […]
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Unique and Adorable Paper Trees ~ Quilling Craft Are you looking for a cool new Kids Paper Craft idea? These paper trees use quilling paper strips and a slotted quilling tool to make something really special. You can choose any combination of colors you’d like, which means you can have a colorful fall tree or […]
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My most recent review item to share with you is a great Christian literature study guide by Progeny Press. We received a downloadable The Josefina Story Quilt – eGuide, which came as a 34 page PDF study guide. The cover page is in full color, but the pages inside are in black and white, […]
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Do you love a good paper bag craft? I know that I love the simplicity of them, and this ladybug puppet cranks it up a notch! Check out the instructions below on how to make your own. Do you call this insect a lady bug or a lady bird? Either way, whip up a few […]
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My family has been a big fan of Reading Eggs for a long time, and for this review, we got to try something BRAND NEW! The company is now adding workbooks to their lineup of educational offerings, and we were able to get a complimentary copy of 200 Essential Math skills for First Grade for my son, Charlie. He […]
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Fall is almost here, so I am offering this great autumn memory game printable for you to use with your children! Print it out on some cardstock for a more sturdy game, or do a quick print on regular paper for the perfect game to use once or twice and recycle. Simply follow this link […]
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History can be one of your favorite subjects to homeschool. There are so many fun ways to dive into history and bring it to life. It is so important to teach to our children to help improve the future ahead of us. Have a blast and make homeschooling history one of your most treasured parts […]
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Study skills are important to students at all levels, so I was glad to be able to put the Victus Study Skills System to use with my kids. Their system is meant to be used in 5 one-hour sessions to teach children and adults how to effectively study by truly incorporating the taught skills into […]
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When I think of a homeschool art curriculum, I always think of ARTistic Pursuits Inc. We were recently sent a review copy of their book Art in America, K-3 Vol. 8 which is part of their K-3rd Grade Level, Volumes 1-8 series of instructional books and DVD/Blu-rays. ARTistic Pursuits Inc. Art in America, K-3 Vol. 8 Review […]
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In our family, everyone has different strengths and interests. Science is one of those things that I want everyone to learn, but not everyone enjoys exploring it. CrossWired Science has a new online curriculum for teaching the entire family about (and how to love!) science. It’s geared toward all ages, and is full of rich resources, […]
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Any time all or most of my homeschooling kids can do a subject together, we like to work on things as a family. Our latest review has a strong Biblical worldview, and is called Pathway to Liberty’s World History, from Pathway to Liberty Homeschool Curriculum. I received several downloadable PDF files, each containing a […]
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This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Teaching Textbooks. All opinions expressed are mine alone. One of the biggest questions I get asked all the time is how I manage to juggle homeschooling a large family. I have to laugh when people tell me that I must have an abundance of patience and organization. I’m […]
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It has been a few years since we have had an online subscription to the e-Science Homeschool Science Curriculum from Supercharged Science, but we’ve been using it as a supplement over the past few weeks and my kids have been learning a lot! This online resource can be used as a stand-alone homeschool science curriculum, […]
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Most preschoolers and younger elementary kids absolutely love to play in the sand. They also enjoy expressing themselves creatively. Imaginative play is crucial in early childhood, so why not throw together some easy to find parts and pieces from the bottom of the toy box and let them have at it? This Silly Faces Sensory […]
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