This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. My son is heading into 2nd grade with a lot of energy and a very short attention span. I tried to find 2nd grade homeschool curriculum that will either keep him engaged or can be done in short periods of time. His reading skills are […]
Curriculum
Homeschool curriculum choices and reviews from a homeschool mom of seven.
4th Grade Homeschool Curriculum
This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Are you looking for 4th grade homeschool curriculum? Math-U-See, Spell to Write and Read, IEW writing and The Mystery of History are some of our favorites. We are trying out some new things this year as well like The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide, Illuminations and Winston Grammar. Here is a […]
6th Grade Homeschool Curriculum
This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. This will be my second time teaching 6th grade. It’s amazing to me how each child is so unique. Each one has different strengths and weaknesses. What my oldest child (now in college!) did for 6th grade is completely different than what my current 6th […]
Cursive First Handwriting Curriculum
I was a little baffled when I first heard about teaching cursive before print. Cursive seemed more difficult to write and I wondered how my children were going to learn to read print if they were taught cursive first. Cursive First was affordable and it coordinated with my favorite phonics and spelling program so I decided to […]
Fix It! Grammar: Turning a Boring Subject into an Exciting Adventure
I’m going to guess that you and your child aren’t thrilled with the idea of studying grammar. Diagramming sentences and memorizing parts of speech doesn’t sound very fun. That is why I love the Fix It! Grammar curriculum from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. […]
Science in the Beginning {Review}
Today I wanted to tell you about Science in the Beginning by Dr. Jay L. Wile. It is an elementary science curriculum that my kids and I have really enjoyed. (This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here.) Science in the Beginning takes the six days of creation and teaches science topics based on […]
Important Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Preschool Curriculum
Are you thinking about homeschooling your child? The preschool years are a great place to start! Before you start researching preschool curriculum or searching out preschool co-ops stop and ask yourself these two questions: 1. What is my philosophy on early education? 2. Where is my child developmentally? If you are anything like the many […]
Institute for Excellence in Writing: Encouraging Even the Most Reluctant Writer
Update: Find out more about a new product from IEW down below! This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. My Family’s Experience with IEW My oldest daughter is a natural writer so my failure to incorporate writing instruction in her homeschool years didn’t hinder her from searching out people who could help her […]
Demystifying the Spell to Write and Read Program
I love the Spell to Write and Read program for teaching phonics, spelling and reading to my children. I know from experience that Spell to Write and Read (SWR) can seem daunting when you first get it. In this video I try to demystify the program for you so that it’s not so overwhelming. You […]
WISE Guide Enrichment Activity Worksheets {Review}
My absolute favorite phonics, spelling and reading curriculum is Spell to Write and Read and using this curriculum just got easier with the creation of the WISE Guide Enrichment Activity Worksheets books! (Check them out here.)Elizabeth FitzGerald, homeschool mom and SWR trainer, has created worksheets to go with the enrichment activities in the WISE Guide […]
The Mystery of History with Multiple Ages
Homeschooling multiple ages can be a challenge but The Mystery of History makes teaching history to my four elementary age children simple! If you aren’t familiar with The Mystery of History curriculum it’s a chronological, multi-age history curriculum with a Christian worldview. They have four volumes, each volume covering a different time period. We are doing Volume […]
Homeschool Curriculum 2015-2016
We are in our 13th week of homeschooling this year and I’m finally getting around to posting our curriculum list. Better late than never….right? Here is the curriculum I’m using this year with my elementary age kids. So far we are enjoying all of it! {This post contains affiliate links.} 5th Grade Spelling: Spell to Write […]