March has come in like a lion! The arrival of spring after winter's hardness and biting cold seems truly magical. Everything in nature is waking up around us, and something seems to wake up inside of the human heart and soul, too. The coming of Easter happens at this time, melding perfectly with the annual theme of renewal. Over the centuries, many gift poets have captured that invigorating feeling that spring brings each year. Here are some of my favorites for you to enjoy and Continue Reading
Looking for a Fun and Effective Typing Program for Your Homeschoolers?
We added Typing Instructor Gold to our homeschool in 2021 so that our older children can get an essential 21st century skill in hand, and have fun doing it. This Windows program includes a simple but engaging interface, practice, drills and games. Customize your lessons and your themes. You can take a quick assessment at the beginning if you’re not sure about skill level. I’ve got our program set up for multiple children, and multiple skill levels. My younger children are “getting their feet Continue Reading
Ba Ba Battle Sheep Game Review
Do you like simple games that are quick to learn, but fun enough to have real sticking power? We just tried a game like this called Battle Sheep, courtesy of the homeschooling team at Timberdoodle. When you're busy raising a family and managing a home, you tend to appreciate those games that can be finished up in a short amount of time, like checkers or bingo. Battle Sheep, being comprised of just two components - the moveable board grid and the sheep tiles - and averaging about ten minutes Continue Reading
Science for All Ages: Apologia Astronomy
Apologia has a full line-up of colorful, engaging science texts, including Astronomy, Botany, Zoology 1: Flying Creatures, Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures, Zoology 3: Land Animals, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry and Physics. Exploring Creation with Astronomy, which we received to review from the generous crew at Timberdoodle, is recommended as an early text given its easier-to-understand subject matter. There are a LOT of science programs out there, so what makes Apologia a wiser Continue Reading
A Game for Cat Fans and Crime Solvers
Thinkfun has created a clever little logic game called Cat Crimes that challenges your child to solve mysteries like "Who broke the flower pot?" and "Who ruined the shoes?" The guilty party, of course, is one of the six sneaky cat characters. Using clues, self-standing cardboard cats, and a colorful board to guide them, children can sniff out the culprit using logic and spatial concepts. We received a complimentary copy of the Cat Crimes game from our homeschooling partners at Timberdoodle to Continue Reading
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