All About Reading is a multi-sensory, hands-on, mastery based program for teaching your kids to read. It covers phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension while focusing on mastering concepts. So, what does that all mean and how will it help you tackle one of the most daunting tasks we face ... Read More about All About Reading Review – Is it Right for You?
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All About Reading Review – Is it Right for You?
50 Nature Gifts for Kids Who Love Exploring Outdoors
Spending time outdoors on nature adventures has always been a focus for our family. Whether it's weekly nature days with our friends, family camping trips, or longer road trips, we love exploring nature with our kids. Here are our favorite nature gifts for kids who love exploring outdoors or those ... Read More about 50 Nature Gifts for Kids Who Love Exploring Outdoors
Sonlight vs BookShark Level C Homeschool Curriculum Comparison
It's time for another Sonlight vs BookShark Homeschool Curriculum Comparison! What started as a way for me to figure out which program to choose, developed into a post series that has been incredibly popular. I guess I'm not the only one wondering about the differences between these literature-based ... Read More about Sonlight vs BookShark Level C Homeschool Curriculum Comparison
7th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices
It's time to kick off another school year! We're heading into our 8th year of homeschooling and our oldest is off to 7th grade. Here's a look at our 7th grade homeschool curriculum choices for history, science, language arts, math, and electives! ... Read More about 7th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices
How to Prevent Summer Slide
Now that summer is here parents and teachers are talking about the dreaded summer slide. With a little guidance, kids can avoid the learning loss that can happen during the summer. Let’s take a look at what it is, how it can affect homeschoolers, and how to prevent it for our kids this summer. ... Read More about How to Prevent Summer Slide
Harry Potter Reading Challenge
I'm so excited to share a Harry Potter Summer Reading Challenge that my friend Nicole at Book Led Learning put together. If you or your kids are into Harry Potter, you'll want to head over to visit her on Instagram and snag her printable for the reading challenge (in her Linktree). My kids are super ... Read More about Harry Potter Reading Challenge
20 Patriotic Books for Kids for Independence Day
Instill a love of the United States with these patriotic books for kids! These are perfect for adding to your Morning Basket or reading list for Independence Day, Constitution Day, and Flag Day. Here are some of our favorites that we love to read during patriotic holidays and when we're learning ... Read More about 20 Patriotic Books for Kids for Independence Day
Summer Reading Challenge – Free Printable
Books have always been a foundation in our family even long before we headed down the homeschool road. Raising kids who love to read is one of the most important things I can do as a parent. So much else branches off from a love of books! As we head into the summer season, I see it as a bigger ... Read More about Summer Reading Challenge – Free Printable
Sonlight B vs BookShark B Curriculum Comparison
It's time to do another comparison between Sonlight and BookShark. This time I'm taking a close look at Sonlight B and BookShark B - both named Intro to World History Year 1 of 2. I also take a look at their cooresponding science curriculum. Last year BookShark renamed their levels from numbers to ... Read More about Sonlight B vs BookShark B Curriculum Comparison
Sonlight A vs BookShark A Homeschool Curriculum Comparison
When we first started with our homeschool journey, I was looking for a curriculum package that was open and go, mostly non-consumable, and filled with great books. Even though we only have two kids, I wanted to save money by reusing as many materials as possible. I very quickly narrowed it down to ... Read More about Sonlight A vs BookShark A Homeschool Curriculum Comparison
25 Nature Books for Kids to Get Them Exploring
Spring is a wonderful time to get your kids engaged with outdoor nature fun! We love learning about plants, animals, rock formations, and ecosystems through engaging nature books. We also love finding new activities and projects that help us learn as we're outdoors in our backyard or on a hike far ... Read More about 25 Nature Books for Kids to Get Them Exploring
Sonlight D vs BookShark D Curriculum Comparison
When we first started homeschooling, I knew I wanted a curriculum focused on quality books that I could reuse with my younger daughter. Even though we only have two kids, reusing curriculum is still a fantastic way to save money. I didn't want to repurchase subscriptions or a lot of consumables when ... Read More about Sonlight D vs BookShark D Curriculum Comparison
