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 […]
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2019-2020 Elementary Level Homeschool Picks
It is time to plan curriculum for the new homeschool year. For the 2019-2020 school year, I’ll have a 4 year old ready for level K work, a 1st grader, a 3rd grader, and a 5th grader. This article provides an overview of my elementary level homeschool curriculum selections for the 2019-2020 school year. Language […]
Continue readingHow to Use Evan-Moor Math as a Complete Math Curriculum
I have used and loved Evan-Moor products as long as I have been homeschooling. Previously, I used Evan-Moor math products as a supplement to my core math curriculum. With the development and release of Evan-Moor’s Math Fundamentals books, Evan-Moor can now be used as a complete math curriculum. I was excited about the prospect of […]
Continue reading6 Ways to Save Money on Homeschool Curriculum and Products
Whether you are new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, you know that homeschooling products can quickly add up. Some of the top curriculums can really put a dent in the pocket and budget. There are ways to get more for your money. Consider using some or all of the following ways to save money […]
Continue readingMonthly Homeschool Curriculum Sales
I always love a good curriculum sale and think you will too. Come back each month to this page to see current Homeschool Curriculum Sales. November is the time for great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. I’ll update as I see more deals. FREE The Good and the Beautiful Download a free Marine Biology Science […]
Continue reading4 Tips for Teaching Preschoolers at Home
Young children love learning and spending time with their parents. If they see parents spending time working on school work with older siblings, they may want to have school work themselves. While a toddler’s main mode of learning should be play and exploration, fun learning activities can also be a great way to develop early […]
Continue readingA Review of Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
As parents enter the homeschooling world, they may wonder where to begin. Although they may not know the requirements for their local area (CLICK HERE to read about how to find out this information), they know that they need to select and buy curriculum. There are a lot of curriculum choices available and it can […]
Continue readingFree Homeschool Curriculum Sources
As many families approach the possibility of homeschooling, curriculum costs may become a concern. There is a huge range of prices for various competing programs. It can get expensive, especially when one of those high priced curriculums turns out to be a poor fit for a specific child. Although I definitely feel like a high […]
Continue readingA DIY Sturdy Seat Instead of DIY Crate Seats
My children and I continue to use our child-sized tables daily for homeschool and other activities. I absolutely love how the crate seats turned out and they work perfectly for my children. As I sat on one at the table with my children, I did not feel very stable. The plastic would seem to buckle […]
Continue readingHow to Teach Handwriting: A Multi-Sensory Handwriting Approach
When I taught in a self-contained public school setting, I worked with an excellent OT who introduced me to a multi-sensory approach to handwriting. Although I do not have nor remember her original multi-sensory handwriting program source, the just of the program was to start with gross motor practice, move to fine motor practice, and […]
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