I knew that a Hunger Games literature study would be the perfect way to start our year. My oldest, Kayleigh, was in 7th grade and this would be the perfect series to engage her at the beginning of the year. It also helped that I planned a monthly school-year book club with her friends and …
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This Frindle homeschool study is a great way to add some fun to your enjoyment of this delightful story. Frindle is a fantastic read for your elementary school-aged child. This story offers a delightful plot twist, making it a perfect book for a family discussion. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure. Frindle …
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Last year we made the switch to Mr. D Math for homeschooling. I began using Mr. D for all of my children 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 …
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Until I discovered Mr. D math, teaching math was the one subject I couldn’t keep up with in our homeschool so I am happy to share my thoughts on this Mr D math review. As a former middle school math teacher, I wasn’t prepared for this reality. I love teaching math, especially Algebra. I was …
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Before I found the Brave Writer Curriculum, I felt like Tarzan. Or Jane. Swinging all day from various trees in the language arts forest, never knowing if it was going to be enough. I was leaping from workbook to workbook to cover these skills, but what was I achieving? Spelling. Vocabulary. Comprehension questions. Grammar. Writing. …
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Yes! Believe it or not, Shakespeare is for kids! And one great way to introduce your kids to Shakespeare is to introduce them to his life and works. Books are a wonderful way to introduce your children to this famous playwright in fun and creative ways. Then when you are ready, I also plenty of …
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Long ago I realized that my homeschooled kids were not going to need the typical list of school supplies every year. We are able to reuse folders and binders each year and we don’t need quite as many of them as your typical classroom students. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t go school supply shopping …
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