Curriculum 2013 – 2014 ~ Ninth Grade
Each new “school year” goes by and since we homeschool year round I normally don’t share what we are using. There is no official starting or stopping date; we just flow from one to the next. A first...
View ArticleCurriculum 2013 -2014 ~ Sixth Grade
Caleb, 11, is our young man handling sixth grade work this year. Initially, I had planned to have Caleb partner up with Lydia (5th grade). For various reason that didn’t work out so I adjusted and left...
View ArticleRandom 5 on Friday – Jan 17th
Happy Friday! Here’s a few random thoughts from this past week…. 1 -This has been the week of the pointless to do list. I don’t think we have had one day that was even close to the plan. There is …...
View ArticleCTC Math – A Review
For the past several weeks, my children have been utilizing an online math curriculum. CTC Math provided our family with a 12 Month Family Plan to review and it has been well used. Five of my children,...
View ArticleAre You Ready for Thursday? Grab the chocolate!
Chocolate chips, that is. And your favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe and a few cute kiddos. It is time to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!! Thursday, May 15th is the day set aside to...
View ArticleUberSmart Math Facts
No matter what math curriculum your child is using in her studies, mastering the basic math facts is a foundational skill. Despite the importance of mastering math facts, the daily drilling of facts...
View ArticleClued In Kids – A Review
Treasure hunt? I don’t know about you, but I love a good treasure hunt! I am not alone. My children are quite the adventurers and love the quest for a treasure. There was no way I could pass up...
View ArticleTime to Practice with IXL – A Review
There are some things in life that require practice. From riding your bike around the block to mastering math facts, it is going to take practice. IXL is here to help. While IXL can’t help with...
View ArticleLa La Logic – A Review
Don’t you love when you discover the resource you didn’t realize you needed? This recently happened in our home. We have had the opportunity to review a Preschool Curriculum from La La Logic. It has...
View ArticleA+ Interactive Math – A Review
From talking with other homeschool moms, I know that math can often be one of the most challenging subjects to tackle. More and more online options are becoming available for math instruction. We...
View ArticleCTC Math (12 Month Family Plan) – A Review
Math can be one of the most intensive, time consuming subjects in educating your children. No matter which method of learning is used, math instruction takes place in some form. Last year, we were able...
View ArticleExpanders ~ SimplyFun – A Review
Whether it is an official Family Game Night or just an afternoon of fun and relaxation, everyone in our home loves a good game. If I can sneak in a bit of learning during game time that is a huge …...
View ArticleHorizons Kindergarten Math – A Review
It is always an exciting time when my children begin their “official” journey into structured learning and education. My son, Sam (5), has recently begun a formal study of subjects such as phonics and...
View ArticleA+ Interactive Math – Review
For the past several weeks, we have been using Math Mini-Courses provided for review from A+ Interactive Math. After teaching more than one child math over the years, I have learned a very important...
View ArticleDelight Directed Teaching
Welcome to the 5 Days of Teaching Creatively Blog Hop! This week is going to cover several ways to incorporate and encourage creativity in your homeschool. Today’s focus is on Delight Directed...
View ArticleMore Than Cookies in the Kitchen
The 5 Days of Teaching Creatively Blog Hop hosted by The Old Schoolhouse is heading into the kitchen today. Over 80 bloggers are sharing ways that they mix up learning by stepping away from the table...
View Article3.14 – Happy Pi Day!
Last year was our first time celebrating Pi Day; 3.14. The children were not going to let it sneak by this year and miss out on pie. I was planning on the day going a bit different but at the …...
View ArticleTeaching to the…….
Child. One of the huge benefits of homeschooling is the ability to educate my children in the best possible way – for her or him. My goal is not for them to be able to color in the right circles …...
View ArticleFruit Loopy Math
Way back in chilly February, I shared Fruit Loopy Fine Motor Skills that made learning fun for Sam. I didn’t let Sam have all the fun. Lydia (9), Hannah (7), and Sarah (5) joined in with some fruit...
View ArticleIt was a Monday.
Monday. It comes every week. So often the Monday starts with little ones who are tired from the weekend; schedule might not be quite as structured or bedtimes get bumped back a bit. Mondays can be...
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