You’ve probably heard someone say that when it comes to choosing homeschool curriculum you need to consider your child’s learning style and your views on education. I tell newbie homeschoolers this all the time because it helps narrow down choices in a sea of curriculum options. However, you can pick a curriculum that matches your […]
Curriculum
Homeschool curriculum choices and reviews from a homeschool mom of seven.
I’m Switching Homeschool Curriculum Mid-Year
I had a great line-up of curriculum for my kids (kindergarten, 2nd, 4th and 6th grade) this year. We were going to study the the Renaissance, Reformation and growth of nations, Earth and space, and read literature books together. My kids and I enjoy learning together as a family so I am always looking for […]
Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
I love kindergarten. My kids are always eager to learn and excited to do “big school work” like their older siblings. Choosing kindergarten homeschool curriculum can get a little tricky though. In my excitement to start formal education with my kindergartner, I can easily get wrapped up in loading us down with curriculum instead of […]
2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum
This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. My son is heading into 2nd grade with a lot of energy and a very short attention span. I tried to find 2nd grade homeschool curriculum that will either keep him engaged or can be done in short periods of time. His reading skills are […]
4th Grade Homeschool Curriculum
This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Are you looking for 4th grade homeschool curriculum? Math-U-See, Spell to Write and Read, IEW writing and The Mystery of History are some of our favorites. We are trying out some new things this year as well like The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide, Illuminations and Winston Grammar. Here is a […]
6th Grade Homeschool Curriculum
This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. This will be my second time teaching 6th grade. It’s amazing to me how each child is so unique. Each one has different strengths and weaknesses. What my oldest child (now in college!) did for 6th grade is completely different than what my current 6th […]
Cursive First Handwriting Curriculum
I was a little baffled when I first heard about teaching cursive before print. Cursive seemed more difficult to write and I wondered how my children were going to learn to read print if they were taught cursive first. Cursive First was affordable and it coordinated with my favorite phonics and spelling program so I decided to […]
Fix It! Grammar: Turning a Boring Subject into an Exciting Adventure
I’m going to guess that you and your child aren’t thrilled with the idea of studying grammar. Diagramming sentences and memorizing parts of speech doesn’t sound very fun. That is why I love the Fix It! Grammar curriculum from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. […]
Science in the Beginning {Review}
Today I wanted to tell you about Science in the Beginning by Dr. Jay L. Wile. It is an elementary science curriculum that my kids and I have really enjoyed. (This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) Science in the Beginning takes the six days of creation and teaches science topics based on […]
Important Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Preschool Curriculum
Are you thinking about homeschooling your child? The preschool years are a great place to start! Before you start researching preschool curriculum or searching out preschool co-ops stop and ask yourself these two questions: 1. What is my philosophy on early education? 2. Where is my child developmentally? If you are anything like the many […]
Institute for Excellence in Writing: Encouraging Even the Most Reluctant Writer
Update: Find out more about a new product from IEW down below! This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. My Family’s Experience with IEW My oldest daughter is a natural writer so my failure to incorporate writing instruction in her homeschool years didn’t hinder her from searching out people who could help her […]
Demystifying the Spell to Write and Read Program
I love the Spell to Write and Read program for teaching phonics, spelling and reading to my children. I know from experience that Spell to Write and Read (SWR) can seem daunting when you first get it. In this video I try to demystify the program for you so that it’s not so overwhelming. You […]