Learning thanksgiving through simple living
Generally, us homeschooling mamas over complicate things. With our child's whole education on our shoulders, we want to make sure we are giving our kiddos the absolute best. With a vast array of curriculum and homeschool programs to choose from, homeschooling can seem all but simple...not to mention costly! I have comprised an easy plan... Continue Reading →
I have searched all over the web to bring you an awesome list of free homeschool material. If you have internet connection, a computer and a good printer, there is no need to spend a fortune on curriculum. For even more awesomeness, check out my free curriculum page! Phonics Word Mastery Phonics for the First... Continue Reading →
I want to start this review by stating that I am NOT a die hard Charlotte Mason follower. I love many of the Charlotte Mason concepts such as living books instead of textbooks and reading with basic phonics and word building. I however don't teach things purely based off how Charlotte Mason did things. I... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again! There is nothing more exciting to this nerdy mommy than reading and reviewing new curriculum. I can't help it. There is so much to pick from! I just love asking others what they are going to use and why. I get the best ideas that way. So I... Continue Reading →
Like anything else, homeschooling can get quite expensive if you are not careful. I am a sucker for new curriculum. I'm a sucker for books in general- especially a book that I believe will solve all my homeschooling woes. In the search for a perfect curriculum, money can vanish in an instant. And you can... Continue Reading →
I love teaching. I always have. At one point, I wanted to go to college for education but the Lord had other plans for me. So, homeschooling for me, is like a dream come true. I get to play teacher everyday. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I'm a nerd to the core and... Continue Reading →
If you know me at all, you know that I love a great bargain. My frugality doesn't stop at homeschool. With 4 young kiddos, I have many years of materials to collect and I am not about to spend a fortune on it. To give you an idea what I use, I have given you a... Continue Reading →
In part one, I explained how the McGuffey readers can be used to teach reading. In this part I will give an example of how to implement a lesson. A lesson can last how ever long it takes for a child to master. When You get to words that are not just CVC words,... Continue Reading →
I was first introduced to the McGuffey readers through Easy Peasy all-in-one homeschool website (I highly recommend!) If you are not familiar with the McGuffey readers, they are old school books from the late 1800's. They are still around as reprints and are very cheap to buy. I think I found mine on Amazon... Continue Reading →
