Benjamin Franklin is one of America’s most intriguing early leaders. A man of unusual abilities, he became successful as a printer, librarian, writer, inventor, and statesman. This collection of resources is designed to help homeschool families learn more about the life and times of Benjamin Franklin. Living Books About Benjamin Franklin…
Homeschool planning for a large family can seem daunting. From choosing curriculum to setting up a daily schedule, there are seemingly endless decisions to be made. The good news is that you can simplify the homeschool planning process. The key is to prioritize your goals before you begin planning. Homeschool Planning for…
One of the things I love about Mystery of History is its predictable weekly routine. Lesson planning is greatly simplified because each week follows the same basic pattern. (Read my review here.) Mystery of History: Weekly Activities Pretest–an ungraded learning activity designed to spark the student’s interest in the next…
Since beginning our homeschooling journey twelve years ago, I have developed a genuine love of history. All those facts and dates that were such a jumble during my own school years are now being replaced by fascinating stories of the people and events that make up history. In order to…
Writing is undoubtedly the subject I have found most challenging to teach in our homeschool. After trying several different writing programs with only minimal success, I seriously doubted my ability to teach writing to my children. With three children in high school, I was desperate to find a writing course…
As one of the original thirteen colonies, Pennsylvania has a rich and colorful history. Yet I remember my junior high study of PA history as dry and boring. But really, it doesn’t have to be that way! As homeschoolers, we have the wonderful opportunity of teaching Pennsylvania history so that…