Do teens still play with blocks? It has been a while since my two have actually sat down and made something with blocks. I’ve noticed they do still stack the little butter and jelly tubs at restaurants to pass the time, so I thought I’d give Brain Blox Wooden Building Planks from Brain Blox a try! I hoped it would be fun for them, and bring back a little nostalgia for me to the days when there were blocks strewn about the house.
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I have never played Chess in my life, but have been curious for a few years now. I love incorporating games in our learning, so I was very happy to have the opportunity to review Fun Family Chess from Brain Blox. What’s really neat is that my kids have never played either, so we started out on a level playing field.
Continue reading “Fun Family Chess Review”It’s amazing what you start to notice when you have a gentle reminder to be looking! This is the second post in my new series, Noticing Nature. If you didn’t get a chance to read the first one, check it out here for the backstory.
I survived our first month back to school, and we’re off to a great start! Read on to find out what we’ve been up to!
I don’t know about you, but September flew by faster than a toupee in a hurricane! Speaking of hurricane, Dorian was on our heels at the time of my newsletter last month. Thankfully, the storm weakened and was back to sea quickly. It’s still hot and humid, and the mosquitoes are terrible! I’ll be glad when fall makes it’s full arrival.
Continue reading “Fanatic News Flash – October”Morning Basket, Circle Time, Learning Together Time – whatever you want to call it, it has been a staple in our homeschool for years. This year I felt the need to revamp, upgrade, and change up how we do things. I’ve replaced my morning basket with a lunch crate!
I am excited to bring a new series to my blog! Noticing Nature is just that. Geared toward teens, the goal of this series is to simply look and notice the world around you, wherever you are!
If you’re looking for a grammar program that is to the point and free of distractions or many extras, you are at the right place! I first saw this at a homeschool convention, and it has been on my list to check out for about a year now. Nearing the end of summer, I was looking at several options for teaching grammar. I was excited to have the opportunity to review Easy Grammar Plus from Easy Grammar Systems to use with my “get it done” son.
Continue reading “Easy Grammar Systems Review”We are starting the school year off with a bang this week! New classes, new school supplies, new routines, and a hurricane!
“I wish I could homeschool but……” That is a familiar phrase I hear often. I wonder if it’s just something said in general conversation or do they genuinely mean it? I mean, really considered it? Well, I’m happy to tell you there’s really only two things you need!
Review a math program in the summer? The mention of math is normally a forbidden four-letter word around here, especially during the summer! After a less than spectacular year with our first year of high school math, an opportunity arose to review a 12-month Family Membership from CTCMath. Honestly, the timing could not have been better!
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