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
TAN Books: Daily Planner and Homeschool Planner
Busy families appreciate tools that can multi-task. This is certainly true about what we've come to expect from planners and calendars. And TAN Books are definitely up to the task. TAN's unique and beautifully designed planners are an ideal way to remind us, as we are scheduling activities and appointments, who's ultimately in charge of our future. To use King's Solomon's words: "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established." (Proverbs Continue Reading
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