I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a homeschooling mom who doesn't love talking curriculum picks. Comparing structure, philosophy, price. It's like Christmas, as far as homeschooling goes, when we finally get to hit "add to cart" on all those juicy new resources. And then when they show up on the door step!? Forget about it! There's just nothing like the fresh pages of a new school ... Read More about Our Curriculum Picks For Second Grade & Kindergarten
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Teaching The Alphabet To A Reluctant Learner
The most frustrating and wonderful constant about teaching is the vast inconsistency in learning styles. Even within our own family homeschool, my children have polar opposite needs. Teaching the alphabet is no exception. Squeaks took to reading like a homeschool mom to leggings. It was comfortable and easy for her. Not without it's challenges, but she has thus far overcome her reading hurdles ... Read More about Teaching The Alphabet To A Reluctant Learner
Classical Conversations At Home
I left my last post about adding Classical Conversations to our homeschool off with a bit of a cliffhanger. We're still at it, adding this rich classical curriculum to our routine. But it was a bumpy start. Traditionally, C.C. groups meet once a week for presentations, review, activities, and community support. When it works well, it's an amazing way to help your little ones (and mom) get in ... Read More about Classical Conversations At Home
Printable Double Digit Math Robot
Introducing my Place Value Robot's twin brother, Double Digit Robot! This cute guy has been a huge help to us as we move forward in our math curriculum this year. After facing our place value hurdle, we've moved on up to double digit addition and subtraction! My little math junky is thrilled to see these larger numbers. Adding this fun robot to our practice arsenal has been a huge help in ... Read More about Printable Double Digit Math Robot
Adding Classical Conversations To Our Homeschool Routine
It's been quiet here lately, and it's because we've had some major changes to our homeschool routine! We're adding Classical Conversations to the mix, and couldn't be more excited about it! Ever since I decided to homeschool my kids (all the way back before they existed and I was in high school), I knew I wanted to try Classical Conversations. So it's been awhile. So many aspects of ... Read More about Adding Classical Conversations To Our Homeschool Routine