Olim, Once Upon a Time…in Latin {Laurelwood Books Review}
While I had been planning on starting Latin with my third grader this past year, it just never happened -- which is why I was pleased to have the opportunity to review Olim, Once upon a Time in Latin, Reader I and Workbook I from Laurelwood Books. Olim is a sweet,...
Math & Games – a Winning Combination {A Sunya Review}
Last year, I instituted Fun Fridays in our homeschool to add variety, fun, and hands on application to our studies. It is definitely a popular feature around here! I'm always looking for more ways to add to our rotation of activities, so I was more than happy to have...
Homeschool Copywork {Review}
The timing for this review was just providential for me! My oldest has recently transitioned to writing in cursive but has finished up her handwriting workbook for the year -- but she still needs a lot more practice to become proficient. Not wanting to make my own, I...
Multiplication Made Easy {Times Tales Review}
My kids love memorization. They have memorized poetry, scripture, even boring grammar lists, happily and without complaint. But math facts? They are a huge struggle. I often wondered if this discrepancy in ability to memorize was due to the subject matter - words...
Going Digital with Math-U-See {Demme Digital Packs Review}
I was super excited to have the opportunity to review a Math-U-See product -- I have been using Math-U-See from the beginning in our homeschool and am now into the Gamma level with my 8 year old while her little sister (5) is working in Primer. It is a solid, easy to...
Stick Figuring Your Way Through The Bible! {Grapevine Bible Studies Review}
Because I view homeschooling primarily through the lens of discipleship, I place a high value on incorporating our faith and God's word into our homeschool days. I am always keeping my eyes and ears open for great resources to use with my kids, and with Bible study...
SchoolhouseTeachers.com {Review}
Are you looking for one stop shopping for a variety of homeschooling curricula at an affordable price, for your each of your children from K-12? You're going to want to check out a Yearly Membership to SchoolhouseTeachers.com. So, what is SchoolhouseTeachers.com?...
Celebrating Christmas With Music! {SQUILT Christmas Carols Review}
I am so very excited to be sharing with you today how we have FINALLY incorporated Music Appreciation into our homeschool! I confess that I have zero musical experience, am unable to read music, and have an embarrassing lack of knowledge of composers, musical terms,...
Drawing With (My) Children: Lesson 3
My oldest daughter has been drawing quite passionately since our last lesson - she will sit at the table for an hour or more at a time with her sketch book and work away on her pictures. One day last week I invited her to join me with our books and a pile of...
Drawing With (My) Children: Lesson 2
With much excitement and anticipation, we moved on to Lesson 2 in Drawing With Children! Since our first lesson, Big Sister has been very interested in drawing. She worked her way through Ed' Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals while waiting for her next lesson. It's...
