This blog may help guide your decisions on curricula selection as I provide my opinion on the various educational products and materials available, supplying the needed information such as quality, price, pros/cons, alternative solutions, features, ratings, etc. to help you make the right choice for your student.
Dear Homeschooler, Do you school year round? We definitely do not! We are diligent during the school year (August – May). We put our days in, do our lessons, finish our books and courses, but come May, we take our nose off the grind to frolic in the flowers…
Dear Homeschooler, Listening to the radio can be tricky with kids. I’m thinking specifically about music like KidzBop that have kids singing popular songs. Now, some of these songs aren’t bad, but the biggest issue I have with them is this: Kids are singing about adult situations. Why are…
Dear Homeschooler, Do you incorporate a Bible program into your school day? We have been just reading the Bible together (which is always good!), but lately I have been thinking to incorporate a simple Bible program to increase the engagement of my students. That is why I was very happy for…
Dear Homeschooler, I am not an artist. I mean, I can do arts and crafts with my kids and make anything out of a cardboard box, but I don’ t know a thing about REAL art. That is why I was very excited for the opportunity to review a high school…
Dear Homeschooler, We can’t be expert teachers in all academic areas, right? I admit that I am not an art teacher. I mean, I am fine with arts and crafts, but I need guidance when teaching actual art techniques and styles. A while ago, I did a review of…
Update: Dear Homeschooler, Here is an older post that demonstrates the wonderfulness that is Ed Emberley. This is a great summer activity! Try taking it outside! Overview: This book is a combination of two books (Fingerprint Drawing Book and Great Thumbprint Drawing Book) which uses thumb and finger prints made…
Dear Homeschooler, Books! We love them! We always leave the library with BAGS full of stories, handfuls of non-fiction texts, graphic novels, readers, and audiobooks. My kids can almost always count on a spontaneous purchase at the bookstore. That is why I was so pleased for the opportunity to review…
Dear Homeschooler, I am always looking for new crafts and activities for my kids to do. I want something that builds new skills and fosters creativity but is also something they can do on their own or with just a little instruction. I like it when they fill at least…
