I have found Considering God’s Creation to be a wonderful science resource for us during the elementary grades.  I had tried reading the encyclopedias and doing narrations as detailed in The Well-Trained Mind, but I couldn’t seem to get it all together.  Perhaps it required too much prep work for me?  Probably! Considering God’s Creation [...]

To be honest, spelling has not been an easy subject for me to teach.  I have tried several different resources, and I think I have only recently settled on what works best for me.  We have tried Spelling Workout workbooks and online games/resources for enrichment, but after starting Spelling Power with my younger daughter, I [...]

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I started both of my girls in grammar studies using First Language Lessons, a very simple grammar study that focuses on the basics of English grammar and writing. My daughters memorized poems, learned the months of the year, memorized the definitions of the parts of speech, and explored narration. Even today I can start one [...]

Math curriculum choices are always the most difficult for me.  I want to make sure I am giving my students the best possible opportunity to have good experiences with math.  In addition, math curriculum is probably the most expensive part of any homeschool budget.  So, this is one product I will not purchase without touching [...]

As we look at the needs of most PreK-K students, we have discussed Handwriting and Reading, and today we are going to focus on math skills.  As with all the activities/curriculum I have introduced, I must emphasize again that you should take each subject slowly and consistently.  At this age, there is no reason to [...]

Each Tuesday I am sharing resources that I recommend for PreK-K, and last week I discussed a Handwriting curriculum.  In the Three R’s (reading, writing, and arithmetic), one goal is to get your child on the right track as far as reading goes. I have personally used Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy [...]

On Tuesdays, I am going to start giving reviews and recommendations for curriculum.  I am often asked, “What is a good math curriculum?” or “What should I do with my preschooler?”  I know there are many voices out there, and I am not sure my voice will be any more valuable.  But, sometimes it is [...]

Bible Story Printables offers a wonderful resource for Bible curriculum and supplements for your homeschool studies.   The site offers games, coloring, crafts, and minibooks for study of Scripture.

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