Finding ways to simplify life
It’s that time of year — as the end of the school approaches, are you excited about the prospects of summer or already stressing about next year? If it’s the latter, instead, consider taking a break! It’s a time of relaxation, refreshment, and reflection! You and your kids both need a change in the normal routine. I’m here to help… Read More
We received a wonderful opportunity to use the Indigo Level of Home School Navigator Reading and Language Arts Curriculum from Home School Navigator. I am here to share with you our experience along with some tips on how to “navigate” through the program. Check out my Home School Navigator Review below! HOME SCHOOL NAVIGATOR REVIEW Are you looking for programs that… Read More
In our neck of the woods, my friends, we are heading towards the finish line! Summer is getting close, and it smells, tastes and feels wonderful! This also means tech tools can provide an alternative method for us busy moms. We need a little assistance while preparing for the end of the school year! If you’re looking for ways to… Read More
Have you been thinking about getting your children an email address but concerned about security? My daughter and son now have their own emails with NO spam or inappropriate messages thanks to Kids Email! We are reviewing a one-year subscription to Kids Email Safe Email for Kids. KIDS EMAIL CONFIGURATION We were able to set up Kids Email right away using an… Read More
The kids and I received three books, A Boy and His Dog, Dying is Part of This World, and Don’t Forget Me from Kayla Jarmon. Originally, I was just going to talk about A Boy and His Dog since dogs are near and dear to our heart. However, the other titles got me curious and glad I took the time to read them as they are… Read More
WE GOT A WINNER! Did you win the Grammar Galaxy Giveaway! Check out below to find out. Are you looking for a high quality, engaging language arts program for next year? If you have kids who DESPISE Language Arts, read on. Dr. Melanie Wilson’s products are a hidden gem in the homeschool community and I’d like to share why you should… Read More
Part of my job as a member of the Homeschool Review Crew is to write mostly homeschool online and curriculum reviews. This time, however, my 13-year daughter received the opportunity to take a one-time online LIVE class from CodeWizardsHQ. I was a bit hesitant to sign up — not because I didn’t think it was interesting, but because my daughter might… Read More
Looking for a more interactive experience while reading books? Weigl Publishers has done just that by allowing you to further enjoy cutting-edge technology called AV2 books! BOOKS REVIEWED We received three media enhanced books to review: A Lion’s World, There Once Was a Cowpoke Who Swallowed an Ant, and Glaciers. This is an entirely new way to experience reading for your children…. Read More
I’m an avid reader and absolutely adore books. Yet, when I was growing up, that wasn’t the case. In school, the required reading material was dry and boring, like textbooks. As a homeschool teacher, my plan from the beginning was to avoid these type of bores. Instead, give them access to well-written, historically-accurate stories. Thanks to Christian biographies like Heroes of History-… Read More
Many friends and acquaintances over the years have asked similar questions about homeschooling. Most questions are out of curiosity while some are given with a look of perplexity. Yet, it’s now fun to talk about homeschooling as a veteran. I wanted to share with you my list of the best homeschooling questions people ask, along with their answers! This list, however,… Read More
How do you like your math program this year? We had been researching for the right program for my daughter since last summer. We had switched math programs in the beginning of the school year but she didn’t seem to enjoy it. When we got the chance to check out the Family Math Package from A+ Interactive Math (by A+ TutorSoft Inc.), I… Read More
I was surprised to discover a wonderful supplement for homeschooling through a Help Teaching Pro subscription from HelpTeaching.com. How did I miss this hidden gem?!! I’ve been teaching for several years and reviewing it was such a pleasure! This Help Teaching Pro Online review is based on my own experience for older kids in upper elementary and middle school ages. HELP TEACHING… Read More