Online learning has played a big role in our homeschool for a few years now, but when that comes up in conversation I usually spend a good bit of time explaining that there’s more to it that logging in and walking away when my kids start clicking along. Sure, using[Read more]
In all my years homeschooling, I’m pretty sure I’ve never heard anyone suggest an online reading program for teaching a child to read. Expensive curricula with hands-on tools or books that aim to keep reading lessons short and sweet? I’ve heard plenty of accolades for those options, but mention your[Read more]
Think there’s no room for literature-based language arts in a traditionally-structured curriculum? Think again. Pathways 2.0 from Kendall Hunt RPD has you covered. *I was compensated for my time reviewing this product and writing this review; see disclosure for more information.* I used Pathways Language Arts with my big kid a[Read more]
Financial literacy is at the top of the list of life skills my husband and I want to develop in our kids before they’re out on their own. We’ve talked about it lots in recent years and acknowledge the importance, but we’ve learned the hard way that teaching money skills[Read more]
Books are an essential part of our homeschool day. As a literature-based homeschool, that’s where we turn to explore the world, experience other cultures and perspectives, and sprinkle some beauty into our days with art and poetry. Now that we found Beautiful Feet Books, I’m teaching character the same way.[Read more]
There’s no shortage of great history options for homeschooling families, but The Mystery of History is the only one of those options with a permanent place in our homeschool. Today I want to share an overview of our favorite homeschool history curriculum, but also why we choose it year after[Read more]
