A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Frida Kahlo: A Biography Book for New Readers is a beautiful, colorfully illustrated introduction to this famous artist. It is written simply, with short chapters and lots of sidebars and pictures–just right for young readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture books. Non-fiction is […]
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Exploring Nature with Kids
If you’re not much of a ‘textbook’ homeschooler, you probably don’t plan to spend a lot of time inside a typical science curriculum. Ever since kindergarten, exploring nature has comprised a large part of our science studies. Even into high school, students can use nature study to either supplement or form the basis for science […]
Do You Need to Fill These Math Holes?
Is Math a Struggle? Is your child struggling with math, but you’re not sure exactly what you can do to help him? If you’re a homeschooling parent, perhaps you have tried more than one curriculum, but still your child struggles. Perhaps your child attends regular school, and he is not able to consistently perform well […]
Rock Painting for Beginners
Art Class Idea This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. Rock Painting For Beginners: Simple Step-by-Step Techniques initially caught my interest at the beginning of summer. I thought it would be a fun way to start an activity with my kids and to inspire some creativity without spending a lot of money. Walking […]
Hands-on Science: Electronics for Homeschoolers
Electronics for Alternative Learners Electronics classes are perfect for homeschool science for ‘out-of-the-box’ learners. These classes are great for kids who don’t thrive on textbook learning. Electronics projects also benefit kids who need to experience something with their hands to help them understand a concept. QSL offers online classes for homeschool students, with a flexible […]
Homeschooling Algebra: A Different Perspective
Tears . . . That is the first word that comes to my mind when I think of the word algebra. My past experience with algebra wasn’t great. I struggled to understand the concepts, spent hours studying, and got help with my homework from friends and family. I just didn’t get it. When we decided to […]
STEM Resource: Anna, Kid Engineer
STEM for Kids! This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Do you want to encourage your kids to be innovative, creative, resourceful, and persistent? Then check out the new STEM book Anna, Kid Engineer, written by Dr. Shenek Alston, homeschooling mother of three and math instructor. In Anna, Kid Engineer, it is once again time […]
What We See in the Stars
An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. What We See in the Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky by Kelsey Oseid is a fun introduction to astronomy for anyone who loves space. Featuring the myths, history, and science behind the solar system, the author includes “stories […]
Indescribable
100 Devotions About God & Science This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science by Louie Giglio shows kids the awesome creativity of God. In a fun, conversational style, Giglio combines science lessons with life lessons from scripture to illustrate how the world works. As a […]
Space Activity Pack
Space Themed Language Arts Activity Pack Are your kids excited about the upcoming Solar Eclipse? Or do you have a budding astronomer in your home? To get ready for the Solar Eclipse of 2017, have some fun learning more about the solar system with our Space Activity Pack. This resource contains a library checklist of […]
5 Ways Homeschool Moms Can Overcome Math Anxiety
How to Overcome Math Anxiety This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. I’m the first to admit that math is not my forte. As an English major, I was lucky to escape the ‘hard’ math classes, so it’s been a challenge for me to teach upper level math to my children. I […]
Calculating Your Kids’ Abilities
Could using a calculator hurt your child? I don’t remember when I was first allowed to use one, but I do have a memory of it being a novelty at the time. As a child of the seventies, I was just beyond the years when the abacus was considered modern! Technology has certainly come a […]