Some of my earliest memories are of the "old-fashioned" hymns sung in our little country church during my childhood. I vividly recall my dad's enthusiastic singing. He sang with all his heart, his face glowing. Even as a little girl, I knew my dad Continue Reading
Live Science Labs for Homeschoolers
I can still remember the smell of formaldehyde and . . . the FROG. It was eighth or ninth grade, and we were dissecting a slimy, smelly frog. And I loathed it. Fast forward about 25 years, and I was reliving my high school science days with my Continue Reading
Teaching Textbooks 3.0: Math Curriculum for Independent Learners
Over the years we have used a variety of homeschool math programs. We have ditched several along the way, but others continue to serve us well at various levels. For years, though, I had wanted to try Teaching Textbooks with my kids. I'd heard so Continue Reading
5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum for an Independent Learner
Can I just say how excited I am to have a fifth-grader this year? Fourth grade was awesome, but fifth grade seems to be such a year of growth for kids. I'm looking forward to all the learning and discussion we will have together this year! Weston Continue Reading
Pathways: Reading and Language Arts Using Trade Books
There's an old-time proverb that says something like this: "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." Wise words, right? Well, when it comes to homeschooling, our biggest "fish" is Continue Reading
The Easiest Way to Teach Your Kids to Type
Touch typing is an absolutely essential skill in today's digital world---even for kids. In fact, keyboarding is the single most important computer skill that our kids can learn. Good keyboarding skills make it easier for kids to complete Continue Reading
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