Last year, I did something that really worked well for our family: I replaced our morning basket with a lunch crate. In preschool, we called it "Circle Time". Early on in our homeschool, we called it "Learning Together Time". It later morphed into the popular "Morning Basket", and now it's a "Lunch Crate", a.k.a. circle… Continue reading The Lunch Crate: Circle Time for High School
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Usborne & Kane Miller Mini Units – Home, Sweet Home
For several years, through Usborne Books & More, I have hosted a summer reading challenge. The summer of 2020 was much different than other summers. Instead of summer travel, it was the summer of staying home. My reading challenge had a "home" theme, so I ordered a few books to go with the theme. Then… Continue reading Usborne & Kane Miller Mini Units – Home, Sweet Home
How Homeschooling is Like Flying a Kite
The other day, my daughter and I went to the beach as somewhat of a "last hurrah" before school starts. Of course we will be going back during the school year, but after several weeks of planning and prepping for the upcoming school year, a day trip was certainly in order. When we arrived, someone… Continue reading How Homeschooling is Like Flying a Kite
Ninth Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020-2021
Planning the first year of high school is easier the second time around. The obvious reason is that I've done it before. The second reason is with each passing year, I've gained more confidence. Truth be told, I would even say that homeschooling high school has been easier than homeschooling the lower grades. By now,… Continue reading Ninth Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020-2021
Eleventh Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020-2021
The light at the end of the tunnel is almost blinding! Can we please slow this train down, just a little? This sweet girl of mine is now 16, a great helper, obedient, and easy-going. She has not narrowed down what she wants to do post-high school yet, and that's okay. I don't think I… Continue reading Eleventh Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020-2021
Blueprint Homeschooling Book Review
It's that time of year! Blueprint Homeschooling by Amy Knepper is a gem that has been on my shelf for a couple of years. I always reach for it when it's time to plan! I wrote a review post two years ago, and thought now was the perfect time to freshen it up. If you… Continue reading Blueprint Homeschooling Book Review
Experience Biology Review
Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. I liked this course so much, that I decided to become an affiliate! Some of the links below… Continue reading Experience Biology Review
Master Books General Science 1 Review
There are so many things I like about this General Science curriculum from Master Books! Find out how our family used this for the first time. Disclaimer: I was not paid or compensated in any way to write this review. I purchased this curriculum on my own, and the thoughts and opinions are my own.… Continue reading Master Books General Science 1 Review
Answers for Homeschooling Book Review
More people are asking how to homeschool more than ever before! Homeschooling has been on a continuous increase in recent years, and now many who have never considered it are finding themselves asking questions and looking for Answers for Homeschooling. Disclaimer: I was not paid or compensated in any way to write this review. I… Continue reading Answers for Homeschooling Book Review
Tenzi Review
Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product from Timberdoodle in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. Four words can describe my very first product review from Timberdoodle: Simple. Fast. Versatile. Fun. What is Tenzi? It all started… Continue reading Tenzi Review