My daughter has been taking online drawing lessons using the Entire Level III from ArtAchieve. She really loves art and I love it when we have the opportunity to try out new art programs. Since I'm not the artistic one in the family, I love online or video-based art programs because I have found they really help develop her skills. Skills that I do not feel I teach well since art is just not my thing. ArtAchieve Helps Kids Develop Art Skills ArtAchieve is an online resource for ... read more
The Best Part of Homeschooling
I know some people are very much for or against homeschooling. There are some in the middle but most have a very strong view. I didn't - not in the beginning. For some reason, I felt called to homeschool. Yes, me, the daughter of a public and then private Catholic school teacher. The niece of not one but 2 Lutheran school teachers. And the cousin to more teachers than I can post about. And yes, me, a former public school substitute teacher who considered returning to college to complete a second ... read more
Learning about the Gospels – A Drive Thru History Review
Drive Thru History®'s Dave Stotts is our engaging and entertaining tour guide as we tour with Drive Thru History® – “The Gospels." The whole family is enjoying this one! Have you heard ofDrive Thru History® ? I mean, it is on the History Channel and other places. But not Drive Thru History® – “The Gospels, the newest DVD collection in theDrive Thru History® series. Drive Thru History® – “The Gospels” is a boxed DVD set that includes 3 DVD’s, totaling 18 episodes, and an 118-page study ... read more
Bible Puzzle Fun! – A Planet 316 Review
Ok, so I like some of the mindless games on my smartphone. Waiting for my daughter to come out of swim practice allows me a few minutes of quiet (sometimes) and I have recently found that spending some time with Planet 316 and their Daily Bible Jigsaw is a fun way to use my brain, get a little Bible, and kill some time. You can download Daily Bible Jigsaw from Planet 316 for iPhone in the iTunes store or for Android in the Play Store; you can also get the app on Facebook. The app is free but ... read more
Better Reading and Comprehension with Readers in Residence – A Review
My daughter has been using a brand new homeschool reading curriculum from Apologia Educational Ministries called Readers in Residence Volume 1 (Sleuth). Now you know how we like Apologia curriculum and, this curriculum paired with the Writers in Residence course we recently reviewed makes a complete Language Arts Program. Voila! WHAT IS THE READERS IN RESIDENCE SERIES? It is a reading comprehension, literature, and vocabulary program that can be used alone or with a Writing ... read more
Getting Them Started for School – Developing the Early Learner Review
Preschool is so fun! They learn every day. They love learning and, most of the time, if they have older siblings, they CAN'T WAIT to "do school" like their big brothers and sisters. Such is the case at our house. The little one loves school time. So, having the opportunity to give her her own school books is a BIG DEAL. And Developing the Early Learner from Timberdoodle fits the bill! Developing the Early Learner books are a series of 4 books that progress your child through. They ... read more
Learning to be Digitally Savvy with CompuScholar – A Review
In this age of technology, it is super important for students to understand fundamental computing topics so I was excited for the opportunity to review the new Digital Savvy course from CompuScholar, Inc.. Understanding a computer and the world of digital data is a vital skill for today's youth and learning early and practicing good online safety, security, and communication is the key to be successful in today's digital world. COMPUTER SKILLS ARE ... read more
Learning Geography is Fun with Globe Puzzleball – A Timberdoodle Review
We love studying geography in our homeschool. Do you include it in yours? We like to look at maps and refer to them when we are reading about a place in history or literature. We study geography as a part of our normal curriculum, drawing maps and talking about locations. When we read our Bible, we always look at a map and find the places discussed. Geography is integral in our homeschool. (You can read more about how we do geography here.) So, when we were given the opportunity to check out ... read more
Classical Greek with Memoria Press
We have loved everything we have used from Memoria Press so I was thrilled to be able to review First Form Greek Complete Set. My 12-year-old has really enjoyed learning some Greek with First Form Greek. If you are looking for a good middle school/high school level Greek program for beginners, you may wish to check out First Form Greek from Memoria Press. THE PROGRAM- First Form Greek First Form Greek from Memoria Press is a complete, introductory Greek program. The Greek set ... read more
Summer Camp Here We Come – 5 Advantages to Traditional Summer Camp for Kids
The time has come to begin thinking about summer camp. Isn't that hard to believe? I feel like we are just getting back into the swing of school after the holidays and gearing up for spring studies and, in the background, we are planning summer break, summer camp, and next school year. Whew! No wonder I'm exhausted! Do you do summer camps for your kids? Some homeschooling families do and some don't. We are on the side of DO. Most summers the kids attend at least one 1-week day camp, usually ... read more
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