It's time for volume two of my favorite homeschool memes! If you want to read the 2019 round-up, click here. And now let the jokes begin... Homeschoolers, wouldn't you love a dollar for every time you're asked about this? Should I go easy on them just "cuz I can? Nah....... Don't ask! For goodness sakes, please just don't ask! Are you ahead or behind? That is the question. The classic pitfall...if only we have the right books! Don't worry, you'll Continue Reading
12 Homeschool Science Mistakes to Avoid
Homeschool science is a challenge for busy families because it may not be as easy to teach as things like the ABC's and 123's. But while science concepts and lab projects may seem daunting to parents and children alike, it doesn't have to be a hurdle in the education process. In fact, having a strong science foundation gains importance with each passing year in our modern world. Today I want to share with you a very informative article by Greg Landry, who is definitely an expert in this Continue Reading
Reinforce Math Skills with IXL Learning + a Giveaway
Are you eager for your child to gain fluency and confidence when it comes to math? It can be especially challenging if you're homeschooling, so today's post focuses on some math resources we recently discovered from IXL. We received two math workbooks to try out from IXL Learning, a company that serves more than 7 million students worldwide and offers a personalized approach to education. There's also a giveaway you can enter for your choice of a workbook from IXL! Comprehensive K-12 Continue Reading
A Review of LIFEPAC’s Christian Grade 1 Science Curriculum
Working through a science curriculum for young children often takes a back seat to core subjects like math and language arts when you're homeschooling, but it doesn't have to be that way. Little ones can and should learn about the wonderful world around them, and LIFEPAC makes that accessible and fun. In September, Alpha Omega Publications gave us the chance to try their Grade 1 Science Kit for Erik. Alpha Omega's LIFEPAC series is an award-winning, Christian program with a parent and child Continue Reading
Learning Resources Educational Toys & Manipulatives
Learning Resources offers educational and games so that parents and teachers can enrich the educational experiences of children. I'm going to focus today on two fun products we received from Learning Resources to review: the Beaker Creatures Alien Experiment Lab and a set of Cuisenaire rods. Interlocking Plastic Cuisenaire Rods Set: Some of the simplest tools are the best. I use these stacking cubes daily to illustrate math concepts for my elementary-school children. There are 10 Continue Reading
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