Kregel Publshing Offers Wholesome Books

Kregel Publishing offers books for beginning readers and advanced readers up to the age of 12. They also offer a variety of books on biblical history for middle school to high school students. I recently became aware of Kregel Publishing and Circle C beginning reader books. I have a six year old daughter who is currently reading about Andi and Taffy the main characters in the Circle C readers. Andi Carter is a six year old girl who is full of curiosity about the world around her. You and your child can follow her adventures with her horse, Taffy, through … Continue reading →

Mad Dog Math: Is it for your child?

At a Glance: Product: Mad Dog Math Age Level: K through 5th; remedial middle school and high school Use: Supplement or enhancement to your current math curriculum. Teacher Prep: None Format: CD-ROM or Binder (pencil and paper) What is Mad Dog Math? Mad Dog Math is a supplement or enhancement to any math curriculum. Regardless of homeschooling method or learning style, Mad Dog Math, can help a student master math facts. The program is not designed to teach number theory or comprehension of math. The program is designed to reinforce math facts and help a student successfully master this aspect … Continue reading →

Talking Politics With Your Young Children

I love the car. Ok, I have a serious love-hate relationship with the car. I dislike its gas-guzzling properties, but I love it for talking with my daughter. It’s the perfect conversation starter. Trapped in a confined space, you talk about all sorts of things that wouldn’t normally come up. Today’s discussion was politics. Normally I don’t talk politics much. I grew up in a family where talking about politics was poor dinnertime conversation. I have deeply-held opinions on issues and I don’t keep them quiet either, but I rarely connect them to political parties, at least not in everyday … Continue reading →

Reading Kingdom

Item: Reading Kingdom Vendor: Darjon Learning, Inc. Pricing Options: $19.99 per month, $199.99 per year, discounts for multiple students, 30-day free trial Recommended Ages: 4-10 years old What is Reading Kingdom? Reading Kingdom is an online reading program created by Dr. Marion Blank. The program centers around 6 skills needed for reading: sequencing, motor skills, sounds, meaning, grammar, and comprehension. Reading Kingdom begins at the pre-reading level with mouse and keyboard training. By the end of the program your child is able to read independently. The program is not simply a phonics program but teaches multiple aspects of language. In … Continue reading →

Wonderful Nutrition Curriculum

Nutrition 101 – Choose Life!, published by Growing Healthy Homes, is an amazing resource written by and for homeschooling families. The book is 448-pages full of nutrition and health information, lessons and topics which will give your child a full understanding of health and well being. The book is made up of 6 Units with 4 chapters in each unit. You can easily make this into a year long study of nutrition and the human body. Each chapter contains hands on activities, recipes and engaging discussion questions with additional resources. The body systems discussed in each Unit include: The Brain … Continue reading →

Curriculum Favorites and Disappointments: History

As the school year comes to a close it is time to reassess what is working and what needs to be expelled from my homeschool. I will be taking the time to list curriculum that I loved and curriculum which led to disappointment. Some of the curriculum was sent to me for review and some I purchased. Nothing I reviewed has been given favor nor was I required to review it for this site. I will start off by giving you my assessments of History programs I have become familiar with over the past few years. I apologize if anything … Continue reading →

Curriculum Favorites and Disappointments: Science

REAL Science Odyssey: RSO Chemistry By Pandia Press I place this in my FAVORITE category. Let’s be clear, since I have many Christian readers, that Pandia Press is a secular publisher. However, this is no reason to discount Pandia Press from being used in your homeschool. For sample pages please visit HERE. RSO Chemistry level one is intended to be used for grades 2nd through 5th. It is possible to adjust this curriculum to serve the needs of a 1st grader or a 6th grader, but to be honest, the grade level suggested is the best fit. The curriculum is … Continue reading →

Life of Fred: Fractions

At a glance: Grade level: elementary Use as: supplement or stand alone Instruction time: dependent on student understanding Prep time: low Cost: $19.00 per book I have so many wonderful things to say about Life of Fred that I hardly know where to begin. So, let’s start at the beginning: the table of contents. The book is divided into 32 chapters with a Bridge or review that appears after every five chapters. The chapters are laid out in a logical fashion each building on the one before while reviewing past skills for reinforcement. What makes this math book interesting is … Continue reading →

Home School Blogger Spotlight: Adverntures in Mommydom

Ticia, from Adventures in Mommydom, includes everyone on her adventures homeschooling her three kids. Her desire to homeschool stemmed from the desire to provide a solid individualized education for her individual children. No cookie cutter school systems for her and I have to say I admire that attitude. Ticia has a wide range of interests and hobbies which makes her blog full of interest and fun. The blog design is fun, colorful, yet easy to read and navigate. The content is fun, engaging, and like sitting down and talking to an old friend at the library. I added in library … Continue reading →

Art Even You Can Teach.

I have been looking for an art curriculum for my 5th and 7th grader. At that age you want to find something that beyond making a puppet out of a paper bag but not as advanced as painting a replica of the Mona Lisa. I had long considered signing them up for a drawing class at our local art museum since I thought drawing would be of interest to both kids and help them explore the world of art on their own terms. But what do I know; I can barely draw a straight line with a ruler. I needed … Continue reading →