Here are my preschool math ideas from hands-on activities and games to workbooks. I also cover how you can teach math concepts to your preschooler without any curriculum or manipulatives! Sometimes the best learning takes place through play and exploration with a little guidance and instruction from the parent.
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Quick Start Guide to Homeschooling
Are you thinking about homeschooling? Then check out this quick start guide to homeschooling. Just 8 steps to get started in your homeschool journey.
How I Modify the BJU Press Distance Learning Online Program
The BJU Press Distance Learning program has been a great fit for my family this year. My kids are enjoying the video instruction and I am appreciating the extra help with educating my kids at home. (Scroll down to the bottom to watch a more recent video on how I modify BJU Press video lessons.) […]
Online Courses for Homeschoolers
Online courses are a wonderful option for many homeschool families. Whether you are looking for a full program or just one or two subjects to round out your other curriculum choices, this list should be helpful for you. I’ve spent hours researching different online programs for homeschoolers and wanted to share my findings with you. […]
Illuminations Homeschool Scheduler Saved Our Year
The Illuminations scheduler from Bright Ideas Press saved the homeschool year for my 6th grader. I’ve been trying to focus my attention this year on helping two of my children learn to read while loving on my 3 year old and infant. I haven’t had time to create lesson plans for my middle school student. […]
Getting Started in Homeschooling
Homeschooling can seem overwhelming, especially for those of us who grew up in a traditional school setting whether it was public or private school. If you are venturing out into the unknown world of homeschooling then this post should be helpful to you! Let’s take a look at what you need to do to get […]
When do you find the time to plan lessons?
It’s been a long time since I have answered some of your homeschool questions! Today I wanted to talk about lesson planning. One of you asked me, “When do you find the time to plan lessons?” The quick answer is that you can do as much or as little lesson planning as you want. Different […]
From Primer to Calculus: Why We Use Math U See
Of all the curriculum that we have used over our ten years of homeschooling, Math U See is one program that I can’t imagine homeschooling without. It has provided my children with a solid foundation in math while helping them understand the concepts in addition to memorizing facts and formulas. As a kid, I was […]
Great Christian Classics High School Literature Review
This past year my 12th grader used Great Christian Classics from Generations Homeschool. It was a great course to wrap up her homeschool journey before heading off to college. You can learn more about this high school level literature curriculum in my video review.
Poetry for the Grammar Stage from Memoria Press
Poetry for the Grammar stage is a poetry curriculum for homeschoolers from Memoria Press. It is geared towards 3rd through 7th grade students and can be done over a four year period. If you are looking for a poetry curriculum, this might be a great option for you and your kids.
BJU Press Spanish 1 for High School
Looking for a Spanish curriculum for your high school student? BJU Press Distance Learning Spanish 1 is an excellent option for homeschool students. Video lessons teach 1st year Spanish students everything they need to know about Spanish vocabulary, grammar, culture and more!
Uncle Sam and You Review
Uncle Sam and You is a civics course from Notgrass History for grades 5 thru 8. It teaches about American government, holidays and the role of citizens in America.