My six year old, Megan, enjoys numbers and counting, so I was happy to receive Math Lessons for a Living Education Grade 1 (Level 1) curriculum to review. Master Books Christian Math Curriculum We love to use Master Books and have been using one of their morning baskets every day this school year. This is […]
15Worksheets Review by a Homeschool Teacher
It may be hard to believe, but I have been homeschooling my kids for over 20 years. I have eight kids, my oldest is now 26 and my youngest is 6. It’s fun for me as a homeschool teacher to find something new to use in my teaching once in a while, so I was […]
Homeschooling With Patience and Kindness
Have you ever looked back on a really great day of homeschool and thought to yourself, “That was a really great homeschool day, I wonder what made the difference?” In my 19 years of homeschooling, I have found that the answer is homeschooling with patience and kindness. How do you “get” patience and kindness? Here […]
Homeschool Reviews
This is a round up of all of the Homeschool Reviews I have done in my years of blogging since 2017. Just click the title to the article you would like to read. Note: Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make a purchase. Affiliate relationships […]
Folk Songs for Homeschool with Music Duo Academy
My daughter, Megan, just loves to sing and make up her own songs. So we were excited to enhance her singing skills and try out learning folk songs for homeschool with the Pre-Apprentice 2 self-paced online course from Music Duo Academy for a product review. How To Find Your Child’s Level Before I was given […]
Homeschooling Preschool – What do I DO for Pre-School?
So you’re thinking about homeschooling your preschooler. Do you have an idea of what you want to teach him or her? What is expected? I am a homeschooling mom who has been homeschooling for many years with my two oldest now graduated from homeschool, my third child attended public high school for two years and […]
Homeschool Problems I Have Overcome
Every homeschool has it’s share of homeschool problems or mistakes. It seems like the first child in the family to be homeschooled has to be the “guinea pig” and go through it with the parent. Hopefully, we learn from it together and can do better the next day and the next and the next. Note: […]
How To Keep Siblings Busy While Teaching Homeschool
Do you have more than one child that you are homeschooling? Is it hard to get the child you are working with to focus when siblings need you or are distracting? Here are some tips on how to keep siblings busy while teaching homeschool. Disclosure: I was compensated for my time writing this article. All […]
Master Books God’s Design for Life: for Beginners Science Curriculum
In this review, we are looking at Master Books God’s Design Science (for Life: for Beginners) made for grades K through 2nd grade. Christian Homeschool Science Curriculum I was very pleased to see that Master Books God’s Design Science (for Life: for Beginners) is a Christian homeschool science curriculum and God is mentioned throughout the […]
How To Order Books For Homeschool
I have been homeschooling my eight kids since 2005, and one of the most popular questions I get from new homeschool moms is how to order books for homeschool. One of the blessings of homeschooling is that (in most states here in the USA), we can do it however we want to, which can be […]
Homeschool Lesson Planners
There are many homeschool lesson planners out there. Which one is best for you? Do you need one? If your homeschool lesson curriculum is a “hodgepodge,” meaning you use materials from more than one company, you need a lesson planner book. If you homeschool one curriculum from the same company, I would recommend buying their […]
Homeschooling Grade K Kindergarten – What to teach your Kindergartner
You can teach your Kindergartner at home. In many states, it does not require a special degree or anything to do it and the materials that are available for use in teaching are so easy to use and make it very simple for you to know what to do. I am a mom of seven children, […]
Strategies for Teaching Homeschool Kids Reading
Teaching kids to read can be both rewarding and intricate, but homeschooling parents have an advantage by customizing instruction according to each child’s individual pace and needs. Ensuring children master this fundamental skill takes an effective combination of techniques with a flexible yet consistent approach. There are various proven strategies that help form children’s love […]
Product Review of Mrs. Peters’ Math Online Live Classes
Have you been thinking about having your child attend math classes that are “live” online? If you have, you will want to read our review of Mrs. Peters’ Math Live, Online Math Classes for grades 6-12. I am a mother of eight. My least favorite subjects to teach are Math and Physical Education. I have […]