Our 11th year of homeschooling has begun! We are in 11th grade and 7th grade. While not in my original plan, both girls have almost completely new curricula for this year.Sissy, my junior, is still using Auralog’s Tell Me More for French. For Bible and English, she’s using guides from Hewitt Homeschooling. The “I DareContinueContinue reading “This Year’s All-New Curricula Choices”
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What’s Your Style?
What’s your homeschooling style? If you’re not sure, or if you’re curious about some of other styles out there, I thought I’d detail some of the highlights here for you. Of course, there are many variations, but I think these are the main styles.Classical homeschooling is based on the classics, with three basic stages thatContinueContinue reading “What’s Your Style?”
Peace for a Piece of Language Arts
“Mom, Mom, come here my peace for the school play! Can you help me decide what to where?” “Yes, I’m looking foreword to seeing you act. Don’t practice so much you become horse!” It’s not a complement if someone asks if you die you’re hare. The plain with the American Idle in it crashed intoContinueContinue reading “Peace for a Piece of Language Arts”
Think Child, Think!
Higher test scores, here we come! An oft-repeated mantra in our house is “Think child, think!” While the Building Thinking Skills series may not help your kids remember to brush their teeth in the morning, it will help them to use their noggins to think through school stuff.The Critical Thinking Company has been teaching thinkingContinueContinue reading “Think Child, Think!”
Core Learning = Your Ticket for the Technology Boat!
Core Learning products (CD-ROM programs) make computer learning fun for all ages! The technology boat is cruising quickly through exciting destinations. Don’t miss the boat!“Core Learning’s mission is to provide effective learning solutions for the development of fundamental knowledge and skills. Its primary focus of skill development is in areas that both support higher orderContinueContinue reading “Core Learning = Your Ticket for the Technology Boat!”
The Perfect Math Tutor!
Do you wish you had a private math tutor who was available at any hour of the day or night? Do you wish you could find a math program your kids would actually like? Do you wish you could find an effective math program that based its recommendations on personalized assessments? Wishes granted!What: ALEKS isContinueContinue reading “The Perfect Math Tutor!”
All About Spelling–And Then Some
Ever forget a spelling rule? You won’t forget again after using All About Spelling with your kids, and neither will they. I wish it had been available when my youngest daughter was struggling through spelling in first and second grades.All About Spelling offers a phonetic, multi-sensory, no-fail approach to spelling. It is the most thoroughContinueContinue reading “All About Spelling–And Then Some”
Time 4 Learning Review
Do the words “time for school” bring groans from your technologically savvy children? With Time 4 Learning, you’ll never hear “I wish I could do my schoolwork on the computer” again. Time 4 Learning brings core curriculum straight to your computer for grades Preschool–8 with no software to install.How it works: Your children each getContinueContinue reading “Time 4 Learning Review”
The Tutor Review
How do I make sure my children are getting a well-rounded education? Where can I find all the extras that were once standards in a complete education without cluttering my bookshelf and depleting my wallet? The answer to these questions and many more is The Tutor.The Tutor promises to be a tool to provide “aContinueContinue reading “The Tutor Review”
Bethany LaShell 