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Christ-Centered Homeschool Science In-Person Lab Intensives

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I'm guessing most homeschool parents find two things intimidating about high school - advanced math and science. We've discussed math many times on this site since I'm homeschooling a daughter with dyscalculia. We haven't discussed science as much, mostly because we've taken a very relaxed approach to it.But science is a thing as your kids approach high school and unless you are a science-oriented parent, I'm guessing science labs and especially biology labs might make you feel some combination of light-headed, panic-stricken, and flat-out … [Read more...] about Christ-Centered Homeschool Science In-Person Lab Intensives

History Timeline for Relaxed Homeschoolers

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I attempted to do a wall timeline with Caroline a number of years ago. For a variety of reasons, it did not work for her. I think part of it was her age, part of it was her learning challenges, and part of it was the layout. However, I think timelines can be very valuable which is why I was excited to get the opportunity to review the Timeline Trio from Home School in the Woods. I received this product for free and am being compensated for my time to write this review. The opinions and content are my own and I was not required to provide a … [Read more...] about History Timeline for Relaxed Homeschoolers

Live Online High School Classes for Homeschoolers

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Live online high school classes is something the early homeschoolers could have only dreamed of. It's amazing the opportunities we can bring to our homeschooled children right from the comfort of our own home. It's equally amazing how these kinds of classes can free up homeschool moms from the weight of preparing, teaching, and grading high school classes.Big River Academy offers live online learning for Christian homeschoolers. These high school (and middle school) classes include a wide variety of courses that provide homeschooled … [Read more...] about Live Online High School Classes for Homeschoolers

Kendall Hunt Pathways 2.0 Reading and Language Arts

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Like many kids, Caroline finds natural disasters fascinating. So when we had the opportunity to review the Grade 6 Environment Unit featuring Mount St. Helens that is part of Kendall Hunt Pathways 2.0 Reading and Language Arts curriculum, I thought this would be a fun opportunity. The unit is part of an extensive offering of curriculum for grades one through eight by Kendall Hunt Religious Publishing Division (Kendall Hunt RPD).I received this product for free. I am being compensated for my time to write this review. All opinions are my own … [Read more...] about Kendall Hunt Pathways 2.0 Reading and Language Arts

Stanford Achievement Test for Homeschoolers

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Up to this point in our homeschooling journey, we had not taken any standardized tests. Caroline did complete tests as part of her gifted/2e testing, but that has been it. When I had the opportunity to review the Stanford Achievement Test for homeschoolers with Homeschooling Testing Services, I jumped at the chance for a number of reasons.In this post, I'm writing a review of my experience using this service for standardized testing. In a separate post, I have written about our personal experience with standardized testing and what we … [Read more...] about Stanford Achievement Test for Homeschoolers

ACT Test Prep Classes Online

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I first introduced my readers to Mr. D Online Math Classes when I had the opportunity to sit in on and review one of his online pre-algebra courses. I was impressed by what I saw and said so. So when I had an additional opportunity to check out his ACT test prep classes online, I was definitely interested since I know many people are searching for online answers to test prep.I received access to an online session and the online self-paced materials. I am being compensated for my time to write this review. I was not required to write a … [Read more...] about ACT Test Prep Classes Online

Art History Lessons for Kids

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Art is one of those subjects that many homeschool moms find challenging. If she isn't particularly skilled in art, it can be intimidating. If she feels overwhelmed by all there is to do, it is easy for art to get pushed to the side as less important. So an easy-to-implement and in-depth art curriculum can be very helpful for homeschoolers.Art History Kids is one such online curriculum. We had the opportunity to try it out and I'd like to share with you everything it has to offer as well as a peek at what Caroline did!Our family received … [Read more...] about Art History Lessons for Kids

Learn to Type for Kids

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KidzType is a free typing website that features learn to type for kids activities. Kidztype offers a variety of free typing games and exercises that will especially appeal to elementary-aged kids. It is also a helpful website for homeschool families who are looking for an economical way to include typing in their curriculum. Let me introduce you to it!I am being compensated for my time to write this review. All content is my own and I was not required to provide a positive review. Learn to Type for Kids with Kidztype Kidztype is a free … [Read more...] about Learn to Type for Kids

Mathseeds Math Skills Workbooks

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Blake eLearning is probably better known to most homeschoolers as the very popular Reading Eggs website. I've lost track of how many moms have told me their kids learned to read by using Reading Eggs. Lots! But did you also know they have math skills workbooks for math practice called Mathseeds? The math workbooks are a new product and I am delighted to have the opportunity to share with my readers a math option that will be a good fit for some of you!I received these products for free. I am being compensated for my time to write this post. … [Read more...] about Mathseeds Math Skills Workbooks

Christian Entrepreneurship for Kids Curriculum

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The Kingdom Code is a Christian entrepreneurship for kids curriculum that focuses on helping kids develop effective ways of handling money and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit. I thought this was an intriguing concept since most financial programs for kids tend to have a more simplistic focus on saving money and giving to their church. This is much more than that!I received this curriculum free of charge in order to review it for my readers. I am being compensated for the time to write this review. All opinions are my own.Christian … [Read more...] about Christian Entrepreneurship for Kids Curriculum

Sensible High School Homeschool Curriculum

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If you are looking for high school homeschool curriculum with a Christian worldview, I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to 7 Sisters Homeschool! (And if your kids are younger, you'll still want to read this and bookmark it for future reference. Yes, I think it could be that helpful to you in the future.)I received access to these materials for free so I could review them. I am being compensated for my time to write this review. High School Homeschool Curriculum The 7 Sisters Homeschool was new to me so I spent some … [Read more...] about Sensible High School Homeschool Curriculum

Math Mammoth for Homeschool Math

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I was familiar with Math Mammoth from my (very) extensive research trying to find a math program that would work for my daughter. At one point, I even used some free placement pages from the Math Mammoth website to get a feel for where she was in terms of grade level. (More on that below.) I was interested in Math Mammoth because I had read so many positive reviews about it. But because we were going through gifted/2e testing, I held off on purchasing anything since I had no idea at that point what was going to work. When we had the opportunity … [Read more...] about Math Mammoth for Homeschool Math

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