Language Arts is one of those subjects that you are either passionate about or loathe. I happen to be in the first camp and absolutely love grammar, creative writing and even literature. It was one of my best subjects in school and I even tutored it through college. Unfortunately, my children have Read More
Homeschool Curriculum Reviews
Sometimes, looking at a curriculum online or even at a convention isn't enough. Sometimes, you need to hear from another homeschool mom. This series of homeschool curriculum reviews can help you learn about numerous options in science, math, language arts, history and geography, art, foreign languages, and music. Plus, lists of helpful websites and free printables for many subjects are also included.
Homeschool Series: History & Geography
History and Geography are two of my least favorite subjects to teach. It's probably because they were my least favorite subjects in school, so therefore I do not feel very well prepared. In fact, my 11-year old knows more about history than I do. He loves it. So, we skated by in the elementary Read More
Homeschool Series: Art
Art was one of my favorite classes in elementary school. I loved going and learning different painting techniques, playing with paper mache, doing leaf rubbings and so much more. However, teaching art is a whole other story. I am not creative by nature - at least I don't think I am. I constantly Read More
Homeschool Series: Foreign Languages
In my high school, we were required to take at least 2 years of foreign language. At first, I was super excited to learn a new language. Then I realized just how much work went in to learning said language. It wasn't easy. Hours of studying, practicing, reciting and more studying. But, in the end I Read More
Homeschool Series: Music
I have been a musician for most of my life. I have participated in choirs since middle school, played the cello for over 25 years and my degree is in Music Performance. My husband is also a musician, so it comes as no surprise that our children are required to take some form of music lessons - at Read More
