It’s happening. We are starting high school! If I think about it too long, I start to panic just a little. However, I am encouraged by good friends who have paved the way for me that I just need to plan ahead, pray, and enjoy the ride. Well, we’ve prayed over it and here is…
I can’t believe my baby is in 5th grade! Time sure flies. It’s been such a blessing to see him grow, learn, and mature. I take all that I’ve gotten to know about him into consideration when choosing his homeschool curriculum. Here’s what 5th grade will look like for him. *Links may be affiliate links….
Traditional American education methods present facts that the student needs to memorize and then regurgitate for a test. If the student memorizes all the terms and keeps them in memory for at least as long as the length of the exam, we say the student has “learned” the material. The problem with memorization is that…
Disclaimer: I was given free access to UnlockMath.com for the purpose of review. I was also compensated for writing a blog post about our experiences with UnlockMath.com. The opinions expressed are my own. Most homeschool parents feel confident teaching math during the elementary years. Those basic math skills are what most people use in everyday…
*I was compensated for this post by SDA with the understanding that the opinions expressed would be all mine, without bias. We have reached that blessed stage in my daughter’s homeschooling journey where she can start having some independence when it comes to her homeschool curriculum. She can now have the opportunity to explore a…
This post contains affiliate links. We are so excited to be starting our second year of Trail Guide To Learning from Geography Matters with our 4th grade son. I have said over and over that Trail Guide To Learning saved our homeschool. When my son started homeschooling, I tried the same curricula that my daughter…
