An Online Art Curriculum is a fabulous way to add the beauty of art class to your homeschool. This award-winning program will help your child learn the fundamentals of art in short easy lessons. *Disclosure: I received Atelier Homeschool Art by Arts Attack at no cost and was compensated for my time in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. As … [Read more...] about Online Art Curriculum for Your Homeschool
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All About Reading Color Edition: The Best Reading Program Just Got Even Better
The best reading program just got even better, folks! That's right, the All About Reading Color Edition is here! *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. I received All About Reading: Level 2 at no cost in exchange for a review. A positive review was not required. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I only choose … [Read more...] about All About Reading Color Edition: The Best Reading Program Just Got Even Better
Our Eclectic Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2018-2019
Summer is drawing to a close, which means that school is on everyone's mind. I admit I'm not ready for the warmth of summer to end. We've already had our first 4H Horse Club meeting as well as a couple of Homeschool Group meetups. Since I can't stop summer from ending, I have resigned to making this school year the best one yet! So, here is my annual homeschool curriculum post. We will use many … [Read more...] about Our Eclectic Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2018-2019
5 Reasons We Use All About Reading
I am often asked about the literacy of my children. Many of you may notice that we've always got a book or fifty piled high from the library. My kiddos LOVE books, and I love nothing more than snuggling up with them and reading aloud. There are many things I do to promote reading literacy at home but for my daughter, we are also using All About Reading. *Disclosure: This post may contain … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons We Use All About Reading
Exploring Nature with Illustrated Children’s Books
Illustrated children's books are a perfect way for kids to explore nature! Let's face it... we can't always get outside for nature study. The weather may not cooperate, or someone may be feeling poorly. Life happens. Maybe you have had a full day of hiking and exploring, and now your children want to extend their exploration of nature with books? Or you may want to simply strew these fantastic … [Read more...] about Exploring Nature with Illustrated Children’s Books
Geography Through Literature: Around the World with Picture Books
I am so flip'in excited to share with you how we are exploring geography through literature! As many of you know, our homeschool thrives on read alouds, games, art, and nature exploration. This combination works beautifully for my children and for my family. But, sometimes it can be challenging to know which great books pair well with our current study. It takes loads of effort to search … [Read more...] about Geography Through Literature: Around the World with Picture Books
All About Reading: A Multi-Sensory Approach to Reading
Learning to read isn't one size fits all...reading is a unique adventure for each child! It's a special journey. One in which you choose what sort of voyages you become a part of. But, before you are ready to sail the Pequod in search of the elusive white whale you must first learn the alphabet. The sounds of each letter must be mastered before you can go traipsing across the Misty Mountains, … [Read more...] about All About Reading: A Multi-Sensory Approach to Reading
Preparing for Fall: Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Preparing for fall in the homeschool world means you are probably looking at all of the curriculum choices available to you. We are not a box curriculum type of family. Don't get me wrong, we use curriculums...just not in the traditional sense of starting at chapter one and continuing until the end. We love to tumble down rabbit holes of learning, get lost in forests of knowledge, and … [Read more...] about Preparing for Fall: Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Eclectic Homeschooling Curriculum: Pre-K and 4th Grade
August is upon us and for many of us, it brings with it the planning of another homeschool year. Curriculum's and school supplies bombard our senses as we walk through stores and browse online. It can be quite intimidating and overwhelming. I found myself jotting down notes about this upcoming school year while I sipped my coffee earlier this week. Our homeschool doesn't run off of a … [Read more...] about Eclectic Homeschooling Curriculum: Pre-K and 4th Grade