I have been looking for a simple open-and-go curriculum to work on social and emotional learning skills (SEL) for my children. I have bought a few different SEL curriculums over the years. The ones I tired before were not a good fit for my particular children, too complex to implement, or just took too much […]
Continue readingA Round-Up of Skill Sharpeners Activity Book Reviews
Evan-Moor’s Skill Sharpeners activity books are a fun series of colorful workbooks for children from age preschool to 6th grade. You can get workbooks for science, spelling, geography, spelling & writing, reading, grammar & punctuation, math, and critical thinking skills. These are my absolute favorite for preschoolers who want to do school. My preschooler’s personal […]
Continue readingA Review of Evan-Moor’s Read and Understand Science for Grades 2-3
When my daughter finished her Daily Reading Comprehension Series for grade 2, I wasn’t quite ready to move her on to grade 3. Since we do school year-round, we have more than 30 weeks of instruction. I also used Daily Science Practice in second grade and wasn’t ready to move her on to Daily Science […]
Continue readingA Review of Evan-Moor’s How to Teach Art to Children Book
I feel like art education is one of those things that often gets put on the back burner, both in public and homeschool education. I love doing art with my children and I used to be so good at getting it in every day. It provides a creative outlet for self-expression and a fun way […]
Continue readingA Review of Evan-Moor’s How to Write a Story for Grades 1 to 3
My middle children love pretend play and coming up with imaginative story lines. Getting their thoughts down on paper is a little more difficult. Over the last couple of months, we have started using Evan-Moor’s book, How to Write a Story, Grades 1-3. I received a free copy in exchange for writing about our experiences. […]
Continue readingA Review of Evan-Moor’s Skill Sharpeners Spell & Write Activity Book for Grade K
In working with my children in the past, spelling did not automatically develop as they learned to read. When I tried spelling when they hit the Kindergarten level, it just did not click for them. With my first 3 children, spelling skills really started progressing closer to the first grade level. When I received to […]
Continue readingA Review of Evan-Moor’s Skill Sharpeners Reading Activity Book, Grade K
The Skill Sharpeners series has quickly become a favorite homeschooling supplement in my house. My almost 5 year old especially loves her Skill Sharpeners activity books. When I had the opportunity to review Skill Sharpeners Reading, I knew my almost kindergartener would benefit from additional reading practice and would love another activity book. I looked […]
Continue readingA Review of Evan-Moor’s Daily Fundamentals
My almost 5 year old loves doing independent practice activities during school work time. I bought a few “morning work” kindergarten language arts and math packets from teachers pay teachers that have been perfect for her. I really liked the quick review and practice of grade level concepts that she gets on these pages and […]
Continue readingA Review of Evan-Moor’s Building Spelling Skills, Grade 1.
Spelling skills are one important component in a child’s writing development. Although there are many ways to approach spelling skills, one of the most common in the public school system is to provide a list of words to memorize each week. In order to promote spelling competence, word lists should be appropriate for the skill […]
Continue readingFive Reasons to Love the Loog 3 String Guitar
I have been using the Loog Mini with my children for over a month now. This little guitar is fun to play. This post describes 5 reasons I love the Loog 3 String Guitar and I think you will too. 5 Reasons to Love the Loog 3 String Guitar 1. Pairs Perfectly with the Alfred’s […]
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