One of the things I love about All American History is that it captures my daughter’s interest, sparking great discussions between the two of us. Recently Kaylee brought up the issue of Ku Klux Klan activities in the South at the end of the Civil War, and we were able…
“Did you know that All American History goes clear up to modern times?” Because Kaylee has never studied U.S. history in depth beyond the Civil War, she was thrilled to find that All American History Vol. II covers our nation’s history through 2004. And as a homeschool mom, I’m excited…
I typically spend most of the summer planning, organizing, and preparing for the upcoming homeschool year. As this past summer flew by, I found myself searching desperately for the last few resources we needed, among them a Bible curriculum for my 12-year-old son, Keaton. I finally resigned myself to the…
“I never knew the Civil War was so interesting!” That’s exactly what my ninth-grade daughter, Kaylee, said to me recently. She is using All American History Vol. II this year and has been completely captivated with her study of the Civil War, slavery, and the Underground Railroad. All American History…
One thing I love about All American History is that each week is centered around just one lesson. Lesson planning is simplified, knowing that we have five days to cover the material in the chapter. There are many ways that a week could be laid out; in fact, several ideas…
This year my daughter Kaylee entered ninth grade and we began the important step of counting high school credits. I spent much of the summer considering various courses for her, trying to balance state requirements with her interests and learning style. Since we love Mystery of History from Bright Ideas…
Even with eight years of homeschooling experience, I still struggle to teach writing effectively. Although I love to write, I seem to lack the ability to confidently teach writing skills to my children. Of all my children, my fourteen-year-old daughter Kaylee especially enjoys writing. I was thrilled to find a…
This post is sponsored by Card.com. I was compensated for my time writing this post. See my Disclosure Policy for more information. I have many fond memories of reading as I was growing up. My dad often gave me books for Christmas, while my mother made dozens of trips to the library…
This post is sponsored by TakeLessons.com. I was compensated for my time writing this post. See my Disclosure Policy for more information. As a homeschooling mom of seven, I can totally relate to the challenges of large family homeschooling. Teaching every subject from chemistry to phonics in one short day can require…