Apr 9, 2012 Posted by sweetie

TruthQuest History

Over our years of homeschooling, I have tried different curricula for history. One factor was a common thread….books. Well written, engaging books that cause my child to think, question and learn. Living books. I can remember history in high school. Boring, short snippets about various people and events that shockingly left out so much exciting and relevant information! History is important! Studying... read more

Dec 6, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Hands on Learning – Pitsco

Making hands on learning a part of your homeschool is a wonderful way to make your studies real and interesting to your children. Pitsco Education has a wonderful selection of products that can provide the hands on learning you might be looking for! We recently had the opportunity to utilize their Siege Machines Kit. The Siege Machine Kit includes:  a Trebuchet Kit, Catapult Kit, Mass Plates and the... read more

Oct 27, 2011 Posted by sweetie

George Washington Carver

In our home, we are a bit quirky. We love documentaries.  Grab a bowl of popcorn, get comfy and enjoy! From documentaries on how eyeglasses are made to biographical documentaries of the presidents, we love a good documentary. When Marshall Publishing provided the opportunity to review a DVD on the life of George Washington Carver, I knew it would be appreciated in our home. George Washington Carver: His... read more

Sep 14, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Time 4 Learning – TOS Review

As a member of TOS Review Crew, we recently had the opportunity to utilize Time 4 Learning for a month in our homeschool. Time 4 Learning is an online home education resource that can be used as a complete curriculum, a supplement to round out or enhance what you currently use or as an after-school resource. Time 4 Learning is for grades PreK to Middle School. Overviews for each level can be seen here. As... read more

May 27, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Read for the Heart – Sarah Clarkson

Apologia Press provided a wonderful opportunity to review Read for the Heart: Whole Books for Wholehearted Families. I was thrilled to be selected for this review as I am constantly on the search for quality literature to enrich the lives of my children. However, Read for the Heart is so much more than a list of books! Read for the Heart was written by Sarah Clarkson; freelance writer and avid blogger... read more