Our Homeschooling Days are Changing.
In June 2009, my last child, Daniel, joined our family and my days of homeschooling four little ones began.
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Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices for 5th and 7th Grades
Our homeschool year is going to be very different this year. Half of my children will basically be doing their own thing, leaving me with only two children who are truly at home full time. My oldest daughter is in 11th grade and will begin dual enrollment at our local community college and her other …
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Five Reasons we are Sticking with Mr. D Math in our Homeschool
Last year we made the switch to Mr. D Math for everyone in pre-algebra and beyond. Even though I was a math teacher, I could not keep up with teaching upper-level math to three students. Mr. D math literally saved my sanity last year. Because of Mr. D, Tricia made it through pre-algebra, Kayleigh made …
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Twenty Graphic Novels Your Middle Schooler Will Love
This collection of graphic novels for middle school contains a variety of titles so you can find the perfect one for your child. But don’t be surprised if you find yourself immersed in these titles as well. While an engaging graphic novel can draw in a reluctant reader, don’t limit these delightful, visual stories to …
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Hands On World Geography with Pin It Maps
After our wonderful experience with the US Geography Pin It Map set, I was ready to give the World & Continents Bundle a try. This year was the perfect time to use it because we are ready to travel the globe as we study World Geography this year. I knew that hours of pin building …
More Than a Shelf of Books
I am not one of those moms who can’t get rid of books. I am a purger. And I have no problem purging books. The way I see it, that is what libraries are for. Libraries house my books. But even I have my soft spots and my memories, so I must admit that there is …
SQUILT Music Appreciation Review
Last year we spent a semester learning about the orchestra, the instruments, and a few composers as well. We had a great time and I was able to put together my own curriculum that carried us through a basic introduction to classical music and the instruments of the orchestra. This year I want to build …