BRAINIKA A Fun Math Game on Roblox
Check out this fun math game on Roblox by BRAINIKA! A fun way for kids in grades K-2 to practice their math skills! Turn their game time into learning time! A review from Starts At Eight.
Improve Reading Comprehension with LightSail for Homeschoolers
Lightsail for Homeschoolers is an online language arts program for preK-12 that advances skills in reading, writing, vocabulary and fluency.
Family Vacation Funding – 10 Fun & Educational Ideas!
We’re in the heart of summer, and that means it’s time to pack that suitcase, hop in the car with your family, and head off on the road to a wonderful vacation. Unfortunately, budget concerns can make the age-old tradition of summer vacation seem impossible. One solution is to do some vacation funding ahead of […]
The NEW SAT – How it’s different & Resources to Prepare
In the last sixty-three years, the SAT has only undergone one major change in 2005 when the test added a grammar and essay-based Writing score. Well just 11 years later, another new SAT is here and the time to start preparing is fast approaching! This new “college-readiness assessment” will more closely align with Common Core […]
5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum
This is our 11th of year of homeschooling and we have now gone from homeschooling three, to homeschooling two! We now have a homeschool high school graduate in our house that is attending community college this year. So we have one in college, one in middle school and on in 5th grade. Our 5th Grade […]
Teach Elementary Students with Writing Games
What can teachers and homeschool parents learn from games? For starters, gaming is something that children are especially fond of. On the other hand, it can be difficult for them to focus on learning, especially on lessons they think are boring. However, it’s quite possible to bring the two together and make effective lessons from […]
Mega List of Homeschool Planners
Homeschool planning is a popular topic. From homeschool planner types to how we use them, the options are varied and look different for each of us. Through the years I have used multiple types of planners and methods. Not only will I share those with you, but I have also created an extensive list of […]
What Makes Me An Eclectic Homeschooler
Did you know that homeschooling isn’t just homeschooling? There are many types of homeschoolers and each homeschool looks different. When I first started out I would have called myself a Classical homeschooler. Now I would call myself more of an Eclectic Homeschooler. What exactly do these terms mean, and how do you know what type […]
Teaching With Movies
Have you ever considered teaching with movies? Did you know they can be a great educational tool? Teaching with movies can enhance any curriculum or topic by bringing words and pictures to life. We all know I am largely in favor of using historical fiction as a means of teaching and enriching our children’s education. […]
A Teens Guide to the 5 Love Languages – Review
Have you heard of the 5 Love Languages? I have found that learning and applying the 5 Love Languages to all my significant relationships has greatly improved each one. It has also helped me to better understand myself. Using the principles behind the 5 Love Languages enriches relationships. Do you know how it would be […]
Mixing with the Masters Art Course for Kids
I am super excited for this new mixed media art course to begin! We have made many projects from the various courses that are offered by Alisha at the Masterpiece Society. What I love about Mixing With The Masters is that it is combining art with the history and knowledge of some of the most […]
Reasons to Teach Cursive Handwriting in Your Homeschool {And the resources to help you do it!}
We were recently expecting a package that needed to be signed for. As I explained to my teenage son that I would be leaving the house and he might have to sign, panic rose in him. Why? Because he would have to sign his name. This is one of the many reasons to teach cursive […]
Art Project Resources for Homeschoolers
Art is one of those subjects (unless you have an art crazy kid) that can get lost in the mix of things. It can seem daunting to come up with art project resources that are easy to use and simple to implement in your homeschool, especially if you are art challenge liked myself! Throughout the […]
8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum
This will be our last year of middle school with our second child. Our 8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum for him looks slightly different than it did for our oldest when she was in 8th grade. This is our son Jayden’s second and final year of middle school. According to the NYS Homeschool Regulations there are […]