Online homeschool craft lessons are an excellent way to infuse life skills and fun into your child’s education. Learn more about the value of this approach in your homeschool, and how the Makers Club Membership from Elevation Handmade makes handicrafts accessible and easy for kids of all ages. The Incredible Value Of Electives In Your…
This compilation of sixth-eighth grade spelling words is a summary of the top words a child in middle school should know. In addition to the word list, I have also listed practice spelling activities suitable for tweens and teens. 100 Top Words For Spelling Practice: 6th-8th Grade accept ancient audience beliefs blown calendar caution ceiling…
If your child is struggling to learn to read or has dyslexia, PRIDE Reading Program is an excellent curriculum option. It uses hands-on learning and Orton-Gillingham instruction to sequentially teach reading in a way that is effective and engaging for all learners, with or without learning difficulties. When I first learned about my son’s learning…
Social skills are critical for educational success and has a lifelong impact in relationships and overall stability. The good news is, this online option for elementary school aged kids makes social emotional learning accessible and fun. What Is Social Skills Focused Learning? It is quite the buzzword in education today, but what is the actual…
Teaching life skills in a school setting looks very different than the way we teach them at home. This doesn’t mean they somehow matter less. Here is an overview of how I teach basic life skills as a part of our homeschool days. A friend asked me last week why I don’t share the basic…
It took a long time for me to find a math curriculum that really works for my son. With CTCMath however, math has become the easiest part of our homeschool day. Here’s everything you need to determine if CTCMath is the best curriculum for your homeschool too. I used to worry about math all the…
This high school literature study examines nine previously or currently banned books and encourages the learner to consider the impact of restricting access to them. Why Banned Books? It’s because of Mr. Vezzolini. I’ll explain, but the truth is, there are a actually two answers to this question. The first is that anything banned is…
Trekking Through History is a fun and educational game. It’s a great way to learn history in your homeschool. My oldest is a history major and just went back to college last week. One of things we talked about over the summer break was how to help my youngest son develop a better understanding of…
Looking for an online homeschool program that is engaging and fun? BrainPOP has been a trusted resource for us for years. Now, they’ve added features that make it an excellent choice for homeschoolers. When my oldest was in second grade and still attending public school, he jumped in the car one day, all smiles. I…
Finding the right high school science class can be difficult when your child has learning differences. Edison Learning is an excellent option to consider for your homeschool. Here’s why. If you have been following along in our weekly lesson plan recaps, you know that my son specifically asked to try more online learning this year….
This overview includes a recap of our plans for the new school year as well as our 10th grade homeschool curriculum. If you have been following my weekly lesson plan series, you know that our curriculum choices certainly ebb and flow throughout the school year. Any interest-led learning plan requires a certain amount of flexibility….
Online learning is ideal for my child. In fact, studies show that online learning works well for many kids with learning differences. Find out more about why and discover one option that is a great fit for our needs. As we head into back to school this fall, my son has asked that we explore…
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