Co-Op's, Academics, and, gasp, Being Socialized
Starting homeschooling can be scary – one thing you always hear is how “unsocialized” homeschoolers are. In fact, just the other day, I had that conversation with two people at our taekwondo class....
View ArticleReview - King Alfred's English
King Alfred's English A History of the Language We Speak And Why We Should Be Glad We Do Web Site: http://www.theshorterword.com/king-alfreds-english/ Age: Middle/High School Cost: Available on...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday - First Fondue
Melted cheese, tender meats and white/dark chocolate dipped marshmellows, pound cake and brownie. A little heaven on earth! A yummy first fondue experience for my boys!
View ArticleTrying Out 5-Hour Energy
I received two bottles of 5-Hour Energy as part of a Smiley campaign. Anything that can give me a little energy is worth a try in my book. Well, almost anything… Anyhoo – I hadn’t tried it before...
View ArticleReview: Apologia's I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist
I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist Book and Workbook Review Age: High School Cost: Workbook - $33.00 Text – $16.00 or via Amazon Web Site:...
View ArticleReview: Mr. Pipes and the British Hymn Makers
Mr. Pipes and the British Hymn Makers – PDF Author: Douglas Bond Publisher: Christian Liberty Press Web Site: http://www.shopchristianliberty.com/mr-pipes-and-the-british-hymn-makers-pdf/ Grade:...
View ArticleThere is No Such Thing as Normal
I had a really interesting conversation the other day with a friend of mine. She has two beautiful boys. She used to introduce herself and her family by saying who she was, saying who her oldest son...
View ArticleWeek 1, Year 5 - Half Way to Graduation... Time So Does Fly!
I was thinking just this morning that I cannot believe we’ve been homeschooling for five years! It feels like we just started! Wow! My youngest had now officially been homeschooling the same amount...
View ArticleReview - Golden Prairie Press - Costumes with Character
Costumes with Character Golden Prairie Press Author: Amy Puetz Web Site: http://amypuetz.com/ Cost: ebook - $21.95, printed - $37.00, patterns - $15.00 Ages: Elementary to High School I agreed to...
View ArticleBlog Cruise - The Homeschool Juggling Act
We have found homeschooling to be quite the juggling act. Contrary to the old misconception that homeschoolers are unsocialized, we find that we have to pick and choose just what it is we can make...
View ArticleReview - Notable Novelists Card Game
Notable Novelists of the 20th Century Web Site: http://www.notablenovelists.com Cost: $10.95 Age: Elementary and Up Notable Novelists is a modern and educational version of Go-Fish. I decided to...
View ArticleReview - Everyday Cooking
Everyday Cooking Publisher: Everyday Homemaking Web Site: http://www.everydayhomemaking.com/ Cost: $14.99 ebook, $17.99 print I love recipes – recipe books, recipe magazines, recipe web sites,...
View ArticleThe < = > Approach
A couple of weeks ago, our pastor discussed as concept he had learned about from another member of the church: the concept. Or, the greater than, equals and less than concept. What does this mean?...
View ArticleTen Hints for Homeschooling High School
At first, I was intimidated to homeschool for high school. It’s the gateway to college, and I didn’t want to make a mess of things. Then, I got to thinking, there are numerous resources out there,...
View ArticleHomeschool Natural Science - Stream Walking
Through one of the co-ops that we attend four nature discovery days have been scheduled. One each month. This month, we went stream walking. It was a muddy, yet fun adventure! Heading to the stream...
View ArticleHomestuck?
The teens in our area, including my own, have discovered an anime series called Homestuck. It's the most convoluted, extensive story I have ever seen. The writer uses MSPaint to create pictures of...
View ArticleReview - HEV (Home Education Videos) Project
HEV (Home Education Videos) Project Site: http://www.thehevproject.com/ Cost: Pay-What-You-Want Ages: 6 and up I was invited to review the HEV (Home Education Videos) project website. I’ve seen...
View ArticleReview - A Cry from Egypt
A Cry from Egypt Author: Hope Auer Web Site: http://www.raisingrealmen.com/ourstore/bookswepublish/ Or Hope’s Web Site: http://acryfromegypt.com/ Cost: $12.50 Ages: Middle School and Up My...
View Article
