Most of my kids love art! They enjoy drawing, coloring, and creating. So when I had the opportunity to review another product from ARTistic Pursuits, I was thrilled! Last year, we were introduced to this text and video based art instruction series when we reviewed Volume 1. … [Read more...]
6 Secrets for Multi-Age Crafting
My kids love crafting! I love that they learn so much while crafting. With nine kids ranging from 0-17, I've learned that multi-age crafting is different. I can't just go to Pinterest, pick a beautiful project, and get the kids started. They're abilities and interests are … [Read more...]
My Review of Kindergarten Complete
Kindergarten is such a fun grade in our homeschool! At our house, kindergarten involves a lot of play and activity, while slowly introducing seat work. Kindergarten Complete from Homeschool Complete was a good match for the goals we set for this stage of learning. What Is … [Read more...]
Active Indoor Games for Families
Kids need to burn off energy. But, when winter drags on forever like it has been this year, it's hard. They're tired of the snow and don't enjoy playing outside when the temperatures are below freezing. So, we've been playing some active indoor games to try and keep everyone from … [Read more...]
A Review of the Victus Study Skills System
I wasn't a good at studying in high school or college. In fact, I pretty much relied on my memory and reviewed things as quickly as I could right before a test. That strategy got me through with a high GPA, but unfortunately didn't result in great long term retention. I don't … [Read more...]
My Review of Dimensions Math PK-5
It isn't everyday that you find a math program so awesome your five year old son asks to do it each day before he's even out of his pajamas! But, that's exactly what we found with Dimensions Math PK-5 from Singapore Math, Inc. I'd heard plenty about Singapore Math when … [Read more...]
Three Simple Alphabet Games
Research shows that familiarity with the alphabet is the number one predictor of a child's success at reading. I believe it. As a reading specialist (I hold an MS in Elementary Reading and Literacy), I have seen first hand how important alphabet knowledge is. As a mom to … [Read more...]
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