Old Fashioned Favorite: Lincoln Logs

K’Nex has teamed up with Lincoln Logs! That is like the best peanut butter in the world and the best jelly in the world being on the same sandwich; only you get to build the sandwich according to your own imagination. K’nex is one of my favorite brands of building toys due to the quality and creative uses. Lincoln Logs would not be more fun, especially when teaching history. It may be an old fashioned toy that has delighted children for 100 years but I reckon building log cabins will delight for another 100 years. When my daughter opened up … Continue reading →

Is Saxon Math Right for Your Child!

One of the first curriculum choices that comes to mind when one thinks math is Saxon. Saxon is a popular choice among many homeschoolers and school systems. But is it right for your child? With all the choices on the market today is Saxon still among the top choices? The Saxon method is incremental. Each lesson introduces a student to a different increment. The lesson covers the lesson in detail and provides example problems and several problems for the student to work out. The lesson goes on to provide several more exercises from past lessons for review. Basically the program … Continue reading →

Resource Suggestion: Take Control of Dyslexia

Book: Take Control of Dyslexia & Other Reading Difficulties ng>Authors: Jennifer Engel Fisher and Janet Price Published by: Prufrock Press Book Description: (by Prufrock Press) Take Control of Dyslexia and Other Reading Difficulties is a unique guidebook written especially for kids with dyslexia and other reading difficulties to help them overcome their reading struggles and find success in school and beyond. The handbook addresses the fundamentals of reading for elementary and middle school students, speaking to students directly in easy-to-understand language with charts, graphs, and illustrations. Unlike most books that focus on the “how-to’s” of reading, this book teaches kids … Continue reading →

Christian Liberty Press: Building a New Nation

Book: Building a New Nation Author: Elizabeth Kearney, ed. Publisher: Christian Liberty Press Format: Soft-cover Grade Level: 5th Subject: Reading and history Add On or Supplemental: Teacher’s Manual, Test Packet, Student Exercises Book Description: Building a New Nation is an exciting collection of stories that picks up where Finding a New Land leaves off. Children will experience important historical events from the westward expansion of America through the mid-20th century. Students will learn about such important people as Davy Crockett, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, and Booker T. Washington. They will also enjoy the American folk tales and poetry scattered throughout … Continue reading →

Christian Liberty Press: Finding a New Land

Book: Finding a New Land Author: Elizabeth Kearney, ed. Publisher: Christian Liberty Press Format: Soft-cover or PDF file Grade Level: 4th Subject: Reading and history Add On or Supplemental: Test packet and Answer Key Book Description: This reader uses a series of stories and poems to teach students about the exploration and settlement of the New World. Students will learn about people and events of colonial America and the struggle for American independence; and will be introduced to such famous people as Christopher Columbus, Jonathan Edwards, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Betsy Ross. My Thoughts: Finding a New Land is … Continue reading →

History Reader: Our America…The Pilgrim Adventure

Book: Our America…The Pilgrim Adventure Author: Susan Kilbride Ages: 10 and up Subject: American History Format: American history taught in story form. Uses: Read aloud, student private reading Book Description: Finn and Ginny’s parents are lost back in time, and the two young twins have decided to go back to early America to find them. Their search takes the twins to the Mayflower where they discover that the Pilgrims had far more adventures than they had ever realized. This first book in the Our America series is designed to teach the real story of the Pilgrims in such a fun … Continue reading →

The Magic School Bus: Attracted to Magnificent Magnets

Product: The Magic School Bus: Attracted to Magnificent Magnets Made by: Scholastic/The Young Scientists Club Format: Hands on all inclusive science unit study in a box. Ages: For ages 5 and up Use: Science Homeschool Method: Fits any method or curriculum as a hands on supplement or enhancement. The Magic School Bus is a cartoon about a class of students with a zany teacher who takes them on scientific unbelievable adventures. Ms. Frizzle is the zany teacher who is adored by her students for teaching them science in a hands on and easy to understand manner. She has a way … Continue reading →

Curriculum Choice: Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers

Curriculum: Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers By: Susan Kilbride Format: Softcover book Ages: 4 to 13 Subject: Science Method: Unit study, hands on Free: Click for free science unit studies from the book. Description: If you are a homeschooler or teacher who is looking for fun ideas on how to teach science, then this book is for you! Its hands-on approach is designed to capture students’ interest and promote a love of science and learning. The first ten chapters are for younger children ages 4-7, while the second ten chapters are for children ages 8-13. Each chapter is … Continue reading →

Forever Frogs: A Great Cause and Great Bags

What is Forever Frogs? Forever Frogs is a company founded on the strength and determination of a 5-year old little girl with brain cancer named Payton Makenna Wright. During her battle with brain cancer including long hospital stays and weeks without playing with her friends, her mom gave her a small silver frog in the hopes of cheering her up. Payton loved it and carried it around in her pocket always. She would tell everyone that it gave her the strength to fight her cancer. Payton lost her battle in May 2007. We not only celebrate Payton and her passion … Continue reading →

Where to Find Templates for Book Reviews

Would you like your children to become book lovers? One way to do that is to get them into the habit of reading lots of books. Book reports are a good tool to determine how well your child is comprehending the book that he or she just read. Here are a few places to find printable book report templates. Writing a book report allows kids to practice a skill that will help them to have a detailed discussion about books with other people. It might not be as fun as some of the alternatives to book reports, but it is … Continue reading →