It happens most every year. No matter how hard we work, the last few weeks of school are approaching and we have a couple of chapters or topics left to study. This time it is American History, and we are finally getting to the last 60 years. This is of course, the history either I… Continue reading History Hunt – Cold War Era
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Something to Celebrate in May
What a variety of things to celebrate in May! Star Wars and shrimp, lemonade and limericks, paper planes and paperclips! Holidays are so much fun when you Celebrate Every Day! When I started this series back in January, my intention was to provide some fun things to do, and celebrate the little things in life while… Continue reading Something to Celebrate in May
Teaching Textbooks Math 4.0 Review
Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew Would you like to know this homeschooling mom's sanity saver? The answer is simple: I don't teach math. That's right. I haven't taught math since my kids were in 4th grade. They are in high school now. How in the world have I managed… Continue reading Teaching Textbooks Math 4.0 Review
Notgrass Exploring Economics Curriculum Review
Disclosure: I received Exploring Economics at a discount from Timberdoodle in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. If you shop for clothes or groceries or gasoline, if you buy imported goods, if you start a business, if you read the headlines, if you support and vote for political candidates, economics will… Continue reading Notgrass Exploring Economics Curriculum Review
Learn to Paint with Watercolor Pencils Artistic Pursuits Review
Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. I'm always excited when an art curriculum becomes available to review! My daughter and I have been working the past few weeks with the new Beginner Level, Art Core 2, Painting with Watercolor Pencils course by ARTistic Pursuits. This independent course combines art instruction, art… Continue reading Learn to Paint with Watercolor Pencils Artistic Pursuits Review
Poetry Ideas for Teens Who Hate It
Ever since my kids were young, whenever I mentioned poetry, I was met with moans and groans. Whether it was writing a haiku, an acrostic, or limerick, nothing seemed to spark much interest. Sure, we read our share of Shel Silverstein that produced some giggles, but when it came to writing their own, I think… Continue reading Poetry Ideas for Teens Who Hate It
Mastering the Scientific Calculator Review
I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. Who else remembers having to have a scientific calculator back in high school? I did! Teachers and students alike jokingly said that we needed a separate class to understand how to use them! Well, that class never happened back then, but guess what? Now there… Continue reading Mastering the Scientific Calculator Review
Something to Celebrate in April
How does No Housework Day sound to you? Are you into Shakespeare? Do you wear your pajamas to work? Planning a trip to the zoo? Find out about many of the National Holidays when you Celebrate Every Day! Oh, about those pajamas........I'm skipping out on that one! We are "hopping" right along through the calendar,… Continue reading Something to Celebrate in April
See You In Homeschool Court – A Product Review
Disclosure: I received this product free through the Homeschool Review Crew I have been called for jury duty several times at the most inconvenient times - isn't it always? Unfortunately, I was never able to serve as the cases were always cancelled. I thought it would be interesting for me as well as my teens… Continue reading See You In Homeschool Court – A Product Review
Say It Saturday – Could Covid Be a Cure?
This week marks the anniversary where almost everyone homeschooled. Imagine that for a moment. By March 25th 2020, every public school in the country was closed. How have things changed this year for your family? Could Covid actually be the cure to a disease that has been lurking in public schools across America for years?… Continue reading Say It Saturday – Could Covid Be a Cure?