Learning the periodic table can be a daunting task. In fact, I have to confess I never advanced beyond a basic understanding of how to use the table for my chemistry assignments in high school. But what if there were a fun, challenging video game that could eliminate all the…
Because I am not gifted artistically, I am always on the lookout for quality art instruction for my children. Two of my teens in particular are interested in art, and I am amazed at what they have accomplished with DVD instruction in pencil drawing, painting, and colored pencil art. My…
Over the past four years of homeschooling high school, we have tried two different geography courses. Neither was particularly enjoyable, and I definitely wasn’t interested in repeating either of them with another student. As Kaylee approached tenth grade, I began to look for a more suitable geography course. When Bright…
As my children reach the upper grades, I find myself continually challenged to keep up with their high school courses. Algebra, geometry, physical science, chemistry–I’ve coached my teens through all of them. But even though I enjoy helping my kids with high school subjects, sometimes they just need more skillful…
Time. It’s the single biggest challenge I face as a homeschool mom. I am a stickler for covering the core subjects every day and being sure that we meet our state’s requirements each year. But no matter how much I try, it’s just plain hard to find time to fit…
I have surprisingly vivid memories of my high school typing class. Electronic typewriters were the new thing then, although I lugged in an ancient electric monstrosity that hummed and clicked in the quietness of the classroom. Mrs. Johnston was an old-school typing teacher–the best of the best–who enforced a strict…
I have to say I’m sorry to have reached the final unit of All American History. I’ve enjoyed discussing our country’s history with Kaylee as she worked through the text and read extensively about various U. S. events. Every bit of my effort was repaid when Kaylee told me that…
World War II was the first historical event to actually catch my interest in high school. Over the years I’ve continued to learn more, especially about the horrific tragedy of the Holocaust. As Kaylee read about the events of World War II, she developed a deeper interest in the time…
I’m so grateful to have found a history text that my ninth-grade daughter truly enjoys. Here are her thoughts on All American History: “One of my favorite parts of All American History is the sections telling all about the presidents . . . I didn’t know very much about the…