Here’s a program called Family Mint that you will really like especially since it’s FREE. I have come across so many interesting and creative products this year as part of the TOS Homeschool review crew and Family Mint is Read more »

Here are a few ideas for finding cheap homeschool books. Depending on how much money and time you have, will determine how diligently you use this advice. If you have hardly any money to spend on homeschooling, Read more »

Originally posted 2009-02-02 22:59:35. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

The math software Math Galaxy is produced by Galaxy of Education. I was able to review their Whole Numbers Fun software program. Their philosophy is that children need Read more »

With the beginning of summer and talk of the Summer Solstice, it gives you a good opportunity to talk about the moon. Here’s a great website with pictures and simple explanations about the moon and it’s features.http://www.nineplanets.org/luna.html
Moon dot to dot – http://www.coloring.ws/t.asp?b=m&t=http://www.coloring.ws/ctd/cdmoon.gif

Originally posted 2008-06-30 14:02:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Are you ready for even more Internet field trips? Ready or not – here they are. Read more »

Originally posted 2009-02-20 21:17:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Recently I was send some books from the Children’s Bible Hour to review. I received 4 childrens books. Each came with a read along CD narrated by Uncle Charlie.

If you ever listened to Read more »

I wish I had the secret formula to teach your child to read. I would be rich if I did.  Many people have tried to create a book or video or CD that can accomplish this task.

I have 4 children and still really don’t know how they learned to read. I know we used Read more »

Originally posted 2008-12-20 12:42:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Even though most people have heard of Homeschool in the Woods, I guess I have been in the dark about this company and their resources. I received a review copy of their map resources and was so Read more »

What kind of supplies or tools do you need to teach homeschool Math?  Math doesn’t have to be a chore.  When things get stale, change things up and have a good attitude.  Whole some writing is required in math, in the early grades you can teach Read more »

Originally posted 2008-11-05 14:16:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Over the past year I have had several people come to me asking me how to homeschool Kindergarten. After you have been homeschooling a few years, I guess people think you know what you are doing

Hopefully I have learned a few things along the way and I have some things I can share with people. After writing and researching for a while I have written down some thoughts Read more »

Originally posted 2009-06-01 10:15:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Artistic Pursuits was given to me recently to review. I have a daughter in 8th grade, so I gave it to her to look over and use. She loves art, so I thought this program would be a good fit for her.

Artistic Pursuits is a non-consumable art program Read more »

Homeschool Library Builder is a free site that you can join (for free) to help you find books for a literature based homeschool program like Read more »

I came across a wonderful Science resource called Growing Healthy Homes that I was able to review this last month. The book I received is called Nutrition 101: Choose Life.

If you are looking for a great Science curriculum, wanting to eat more healthy, or just get some good healthy eating information for yourself or your children, this book will do it.

I have been reading about healthy eating for about 20 years. What time and energy it would have saved me to have this kind of resource available to me. There is SO much information in this book, but it is organized in such a way that it doesn’t feel overwhelming at all. I love the recipes and charts, but then I’m a recipe and chart person. The pictures are wonderful too.

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Originally posted 2009-09-26 00:12:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

You wouldn’t think that a homeschool Mom would need a program like Graphics Toolbox, but after you use it Read more »

Last time I wrote to you about homeschooling your child for free. In order to make that concept work, you have to know a few things about buying and selling used homeschool books.

I have been buying and selling homeschool books and curriculum online for years. Maybe some of you have never done that or have done it on a limited basis. If you want to look at my free guide on the best way to buy and sell books online and at used book sales, you can see all the information at Used Homeschool Books

I hope this guide is understandable for everyone and that I have covered everything that you will need to know. If you have any other questions that I didn’t cover in this guide, then please let me know. Read more »

Originally posted 2009-08-21 13:39:14. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

I’m sure many public school teachers have heard of ABC Teach, but I don’t  know how many homeschoolers have ever seen this great site. You can find over 5000 pages of free worksheets and pages you can print to use for homeschooling. If you like what you see and want even more, Read more »

Originally posted 2009-10-30 08:57:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter