Online Homeschool Science: Embryology and Endocrinology
Online Homeschool Science Embryology and Endocrinology from College Prep Science is a half credit science or health course for middle or high school. I say health because it does a thorough job of covering reproduction, as well as diabetes and the pancreas. A Review from Starts At Eight
365 Ways to Love Your Child
365 Ways To Love Your Child is a book by Julie Lavender containing 365 ways (activities, gestures, expressions of love) to show your child you love them.
Why You Should Consider Physics as a Course of Study
Picking a college degree is a tough decision that can impact the course of your whole life. Many students have problems finding a course of study that is flexible, fun and profitable after graduation. Oftentimes, these students gloss over physics because they think it’s too narrow of a major. Physics majors do study the workings […]
5+ Minecraft Books For Your Minecraft Loving Kid
I have two kids in my house who LOVE Minecraft and I know they aren’t alone! I often search for and either borrow from the library or purchase from Amazon (many Kindle books I get for free) Minecraft Books for my kids to enjoy. If your Minecraft loving kids are anything like mine, they will […]
Children’s Activities & Books for Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day I think it is good to educate our children about why we celebrate this holiday. I have gathered up a list of Children’s Books for Memorial Day to us with your children. Memorial Day is traditionally observed on May 30, but is now officially observed on the last Monday in May. […]
Problem Solving Educational Toys
Problem-solving toys build reasoning, logic and creative thinking. Speaking about them from the perspective of me and my children’s experience, I would like to share the importance of these toys and some educational toys my children found most interesting. Why are problem-solving skills important? When it comes to children, problem-solving skills are not reflected in […]
K-2 Series Books Summer Reading List ~ FREE PRINTABLE
School is nearing its close, and summer is approaching, kids are rejoicing! The much anticipated break is near! Problem? There can be a major loss of information during the summer months. (Otherwise known as the “summer slide”) Solution? A summer reading list to help keep their minds in motion and promote a love of both reading […]
Brain Chase Summer Learning Adventure
I used to go full on school mode, even in the summer. Even if we didn’t do the exact same things during the summer, I always found workbooks and things to “do” over the summer. You are now asking yourself, “Why on earth would you do that?” The answer is that I am always striving […]
Curriculum Review: Discovering the 5 Love Languages
The ever popular or better yet, #1 New York Times Best Seller, 5 Love Languages books by Gary Chapman have come out with yet another fabulous product! I am pleased to be able to review Discovering the 5 Love Languages At School (Grades 1-6) which is a curriculum meant to help strengthen connections between student […]
Resources for Learning Multiplication Tables
Math is often a difficult and frustrating subject to our help our kids with. I often see online and hear people ask about teaching multiplication facts. The good news is that there are tons of different resources out there to help you with this. The bad news? Trying to choose which one! To help you […]
College Savings Plan with FutureAdvisor
Did you know that more than half of all student-loan borrowers are now delinquent in their payments? I have one child preparing for her college years and two more in the wings. We always talked about saving for this day, but didn’t really put anything into action. I don’t want to make that same mistake […]
How We Teach: The Real Lives of Homeschoolers
I am so excited to announce that the new iHomeschool Network book is out! And I am one of the contributing authors! How We Teach I have been a member of iHomeschool Network for almost 2 years now and have had the privilege of joining many of these awesome homeschool bloggers in bringing you great […]
Ancient Egypt Unit Study from Home School in the Woods
I have a very hands-on learner in my house. She is my child who loves to create lapbooks and notebooks that she can hold on to and look at over and over again. I will often spend time putting together a unit on something because she has become interested in it. Therefore I am thrilled […]
No-Nonsense Algebra for Homeschool
Math is a tricky subject in our house, and in many houses, from what I have seen throughout my years of homeschooling. Getting through basic arithmetic usually isn’t so much the problem as navigating Algebra. Getting into higher level math can be a frustrating experience for both parent and student. No-Nonsense Algebra can help both […]