After reading Mr. Popper's Penguins for our Language Arts program, Amelia was a little interested in learning more about penguins. We grabbed a few books off our shelf that we already had and read more about these interesting birds. Once we finished those books we all agreed we wanted to make a quick pit stop with our regular homeschool lessons and do a full penguin unit study! We dove ... Read More about Penguin Unit Study
Reading Comprehension Fundamentals by Evan-Moor | Product Review
I received a copy of Evan-Moor's Reading Comprehension Fundamentals Grade 2 in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. The opinions and thoughts expressed here are my own and were no way influenced by anyone. We are working on strengthening reading comprehension with Gwen right now as she keeps choosing books for independent reading that are a bit above her reading level. I don't want ... Read More about Reading Comprehension Fundamentals by Evan-Moor | Product Review
8 Ways to Make the First Day of Homeschool Awesome
You've planned, prepped, printed and prayed. Tomorrow is the first day of homeschooling and you have all the feels. You're nervous, excited, worried, anxious, jittery. All of those feelings are normal and make the experience that much more special. Homeschooling is a pretty big stinkin' deal and I think it calls for celebration on the first day! Choose a few fun activities or rituals to make ... Read More about 8 Ways to Make the First Day of Homeschool Awesome
Evan-Moor Homeschool Curriculum Planner : Product Review
If you're looking for an all-in-one, easy to use curriculum for homeschooling, Evan-Moor offers Homeschool Curriculum Bundles for Grades 1-6 that probably check all of your must-have boxes. One of the perks to using their homeschool bundles is the new Homeschool Curriculum Planner. The planner is only available when you purchase a homeschool bundle and allows you to easily plan and manage your ... Read More about Evan-Moor Homeschool Curriculum Planner : Product Review
Tips for Keeping Homeschool Expenses Under Control
Many families choose to homeschool for the freedom that it provides. Under most state laws, you're free to choose the curriculum you choose, what you teach and how you teach it. This means it's likely you have a wide open canvas to start filling with resources, supplies, manipulatives and all the little extras that your heart desires. If you don't have control over your homeschool expenses -your ... Read More about Tips for Keeping Homeschool Expenses Under Control
