Kitchen Table Play and Learn Review

I recently came across a book called Kitchen Table Play and Learn by Copley & Custer. The subtitle caught my attention “Activities and lessons for building your preschooler’s vital developmental skills.

The book starts out with some questions that someone would have when starting out this book. Then it moves into Read more »

Originally posted 2009-04-06 12:37:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Rock Around the World

Did you know that scientists can tell what kind of rock you send to them? Follow this site and find out how you can send a rock to a scientist. They will test the rock with the same technology they use on the mars exploration rover and then tell you what the rock is made of. They feature a rock of the month and give you some interesting links where you can learn even more about rocks. You will see pictures of the whole process of what your rock goes through when you send one in. Here’s the link….http://ratw.la.asu.edu/

Originally posted 2008-06-25 23:55:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Mystery of History Review

I thought I would give you a Mystery of History review since it’s one of my favorite History resources. There are 3 volumes that are written by Linda Hobar, a Christian homeschool Mom.

In each volume you will get 36 weeks of lessons organized Read more »

Originally posted 2009-02-26 15:54:46. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Rays Math

Dollar Homeschool produces the CDs for Rays Math. I received the Ray’s Arithmetic series as part of the TOS homeschool crew. This is quite a huge collection…

You receive the equivalent of 38 textbooks along with Read more »

Originally posted 2010-02-16 00:44:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Career Exploration for High School Students Review

Career exploration for High School students can be fun and exciting. After all these years of home schooling, your child can start to investigate what it is he/she will be able to do the rest of their life.

The little weE-book published by the Old Schoolhouse Magazine called Career Exploration for High School Students  introduces what you can do with your child to help them investigate this area. Read more »

Originally posted 2009-04-02 09:10:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Math Facts – Factsfirst by Saxon

If your child is struggling with their math facts, they might benefit from an online math program like Read more »

Originally posted 2010-02-02 10:17:24. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Penmanship

Have you ever heard of Presidential Penmanship? I had never heard of this program until I received a CD for review as part of the Homeschool Crew. Although I am familiar with The Book Peddler Read more »

Originally posted 2010-02-19 00:49:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Homeschool Field Trips

If you’re anything like me, one of the few things you remember about public school were the field trips. We’re they fun? That’s what I like so much about homeschooling – we can take field trips to so many interesting places!

I’ve written up some homeschool field trip ideas on Read more »

Originally posted 2009-08-04 13:30:55. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Lots of Virtual Field Trips

I found a great site that lists lots of virtual field trips. I didn’t know that there was one site that had so many of these!  It looks like a lot of fun.  They have everything from geysers, volcanoes, how products are made, and lots more.  I emailed this site to my children to look at. Let me know what you think….  http://www.googolpower.com/content/free-learning-resources/virtual-field-trips

Originally posted 2008-10-06 12:43:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Guardian Angel Publishing

I received several review copies of ebooks published by Guardian Angel Publishing. The titles I reviewed were Rainbow Sheep, Hamster Holidays, Earthquake, Gifts from God and No Bones About It.

These were engaging books that can be viewed on your computer or printed off. They are mainly for ages 0-12. I printed off Read more »

Originally posted 2009-10-13 23:46:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Simplifying Classical Education

Recently I was able to view the new weE-book Simplifying Classical Education from The Old Schoolhouse. Although I have written ebooks, I’m new to this whole concept of weE-books. They certainly are little books, but as a homeschool Mom I don’t have much time to read. Sometimes a little book on a certain topic I am interested in is all I can handle.

I have been interested in Classical Education for some time Read more »

Originally posted 2009-03-24 13:55:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Science Buddies

If you’re planning on doing a science fair project or just want to do a science project each week, then this is the site for you.

They have Science fair ideas, Science news, resources and teacher resources.  There is a step by step guide on how to do a Science fair project along with all the resources you might need to find and produce a Science fair project.

I know our homeschool group has a Science fair. Maybe yours does too.  No need to stress out over this.  Just go to http://www.sciencebuddies.org/ and follow along.

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Originally posted 2008-09-17 12:36:39. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

7 Habits of Successful Homeschoolers

Here are a couple of articles that I have written that I thought you might like to read.

7 Habits of Successful Homeschoolers

7  Essentials for Homeschooling

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Originally posted 2009-07-10 13:14:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Homeschool Your Child for Free

What a novel idea to homeschool your child for free…. In this day and age of layoffs, cutbacks, and downsizing, many families probably think they don’t have the money to homeschool anymore.

I thought it was time for me to address this subject since homeschooling on a shoestring is near and dear to my heart. I have been using these principles for years and love sharing them with others.

I hope the information at homeschool your child for free will be helpful to you. Feel free to share anything you have found that I have left out. Read more »

Originally posted 2009-08-12 13:35:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Homeschooling in the Summer – Is it necessary or not?

Summer is almost here and life is changing a little in our house as Dad is off for the summer. This prompted me to think about what we are going to do this summer.

My philosophy is that whether you homeschool all summer or not, whatever you do, make sure it is the best thing for your family. We do a lot of swimming and gardening in the summer and this year I will be working with several children on their spelling and athletic skills. I have many friends that do various things with their summer. Some keep right on plugging away with their school work and some put all the books away.

I’ve written a whole page on this topic at my website Homeschool How To

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Originally posted 2009-06-15 19:12:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Potato Chip Factory – Virtual Tour

High gas prices have you strapped? Don’t feel like you can take your family to any fun places? Why not try some virtual field trips for fun. Nothing is the same as being there, but you can at least see some new things you have never seen before.

Here’s an interesting virtual field trip that you can take that shows you how Cape Cod potato chips are made. http://www.capecodchips.com/visitors/factorytour.aspx

Originally posted 2008-06-26 23:45:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Printable Worksheets and Games

Along with the last site I found, here is another link from that site.  They have lots of great printable worksheets and games.  You will find skip counting sheets, maps, charts, crafts, famous places, and much more.  Who needs to buy workbooks anymore when you have the Internet?!!  Check it out and print away… http://www.googolpower.com/content/free-learning-resources/worksheets

Originally posted 2008-10-08 12:49:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

More Internet Field Trips

I’m back with even more fun Internet field trips that you can use to enhance your homeschool learning. There is SO much information on the Internet that it boggles my mind.  Some sites have pictures, some have video and all have been sifted through my filter of “interesting places to see.” Read more »

Originally posted 2009-02-18 19:43:35. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

7 Habits

The 7 Habits books have become very popular. There are books for adults, teens, and business people. Here’s my opinion on what the 7 habits of successful homeschoolers would be. You can read them all here….

Originally posted 2008-04-01 01:17:35. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

The Great Latin Adventure

I received the Great Latin Adventure program to review as part of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I think this is my last review through them :( .

We’ve never used a Latin program before but this looks Read more »

Great Foreign Language Learning Site

Finally a free foreign language learning site that teaches you a language with native speakers and interactive vocabulary and audio.  You just click on the language you want to learn and then go through the lessons.  I would suggest using the audio lessons unless you already know how to pronounce the words.  This is a very handy site for me in trying to teach my children a foreign language.  The language is learned by playing games which makes it so much more fun.  I’m excited about this one!  http://www.digitaldialects.com/index.htm

Originally posted 2008-10-17 04:09:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Virginia Soaps and Scents Review

Our homeschooling adventures have never involved making our own soap. They have involved using homemade soap before, but not making it. I had also never heard of Virginia Soaps and Scents before until a little package arrived at my door. Apparently Read more »

Originally posted 2009-10-29 23:23:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Kregel Publishing

Recently, Kregel Publishing sent me a book to review as part of the TOS Homeschool Review Crew. I had never heard of Andrea Carter or any of the books in the series. I received the newest book in the series called Andrea Carter and the Trouble with Treasure. Read more »

Moon Sand Review

Here’s my moon sand review. My son has been wanting Moon Sand for a very long time. I finally broke down and let him get some. He got the Moon Sand Castle Play although we debated getting the Moon Sand Adventure IslandIt’s fun to touch and squeeze and I must say that they have some pretty cool Moon Sand kits.

The only disadvantage I could think of was the messiness of it. It is still sand and still gets all over if you’re not careful. I wouldn’t recommend adding water either unless you want to either drain the water our or throw the sand away.

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Originally posted 2008-07-17 23:50:29. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Lobster Network

If you’re looking for a free place to borrow or lend materials, then Lobster Network might be the place for you. On this site you can post all the items that you are willing to lend out to your select group on the network. You can also Read more »

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