May 15, 2012
Need Math Facts Help? (review)
Having a solid grasp of the basic math facts helps to build a strong foundation for future math studies. However, drilling those facts can often seem like torture for the student and the mom. With children in varying areas of math, I have been able to see just how important those math facts can be as you progress to higher levels. Being able to see that keeps me motivated to keep drilling! As a busy mom... read more
Mar 22, 2012
Action Alert
While the internet provides valuable resources for a homeschool family, it also comes with possible dangers. As parents we want to be diligent in protecting our children. There are various internet security systems on the market and we recently had the opportunity to utilize Action Alert. Action Alert is an updated version of the PG Key which I have previously reviewed. Action Alert is a downloadable... read more
Mar 15, 2012
Digging Deep with Progeny Press
Our love of literature is not top secret information. All the members of our home, young and old, enjoy a good read. From the rhyming, soothing lines of Goodnight Moon to the world of Austen, a book is always found and enjoyed. Amidst all this reading, it is important to sometimes dig a bit deeper into our literature and really look at it from a Christian perspective. I have been interested in Progeny... read more
Mar 2, 2012
K5 Learning
When the opportunity came to review K5 Learning, a new educational online program, I was not excited. In the past I have found such programs to be more focused on “fun” than on actual “learning”. What a lovely surprise to find K5 different from my previous experiences! K5 Learning was designed to be an online after-school study program for children in Kindergarten – 5th... read more
Feb 27, 2012
Reading Eggs ~ A Review
Reading Eggs is an online program designed to teach children to read through interactive games, stories, songs and more. Designed for ages 4-8, Reading Eggs has 120 lessons that walk the child through individual lessons while teaching them to read. As the child progresses through the lessons, she earns golden eggs which equals rewards. When you sign your child into Reading Eggs, the first step is for... read more
Sweetie ~ Loving my life with Eddie and blessed to be mom of 8 children here; 1 gone too soon.
