Check out my simple system for organizing homeschool records. I’ve put together an instructional video to walk you through how to set it up and how to use it. I also included instructions in this post with helpful links to supplies and forms that you may want to use.
Homeschool
Encouragement, practical tips and curriculum reviews for homeschool moms.
Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
I love kindergarten. My kids are always eager to learn and excited to do “big school work” like their older siblings. Choosing kindergarten homeschool curriculum can get a little tricky though. In my excitement to start formal education with my kindergartner, I can easily get wrapped up in loading us down with curriculum instead of […]
2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum
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 […]
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. […]
Creative Ways to Review Spelling Words
When it comes to reviewing spelling words, most kids are familiar with writing their words 2 times each, creating sentences, or alphabetizing their spelling words. After awhile these methods become dull. In an effort to make practicing spelling more enjoyable I came up with some creative alternatives. {This post contains affiliate links.} Creative Ways to Review […]
5 Secrets for Homeschool Success
I remember those early years of homeschooling. Everything was new and overwhelming. I didn’t know where to start or which direction to go in. Perhaps you can relate? I wish I knew then, what I know now. It would have made those early years a little easier. After over 15 years of homeschooling, I have […]
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 […]
Preschool at Home: What do I do?
This post is the last one in my series on preschool. You can check out the rest of the articles below. Is Preschool the Best Option for My Child? Important Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Preschool Curriculum Help! What should I teach my preschooler? So you have decided to keep your child at home with […]
Help! What should I teach my preschooler?
There are many benefits to keeping your child home during the preschool years but what should you teach your preschooler while she is at home with you? Today I want to look at some basic skills that most children have before starting kindergarten as well as encourage you with a bit of wisdom I’ve learned […]