As the school year wraps up, many of homeschooling moms are already looking forward to next year. I’ve been thinking about what has worked for us in the past year and what curriculum, extracurricular activities, and program to choose for the girls next year. Summer is often a great time to try out new programs, […]
Coding with Scratch Made Easy: Learn the Basics, Games and Projects {review}
Coding is the language of computers and the internet. Just as learning a second language can help your child with future careers or travel, so learning computer coding can also help them navigate our tech-driven world. Coding with Scratch Made Easy: Learn the Basics, Games and Projects is a workbook that will introduce your child […]
Carole P. Roman’s Kids’ Books Delight & Educate!
I rely heavily on books for our homeschool, so I’m always excited when I discover great resources for the girls. We recently had the chance to review Carole P. Roman‘s stories and fell in love with them. Her books and collections are for kids of all ages and range from fun to educational. This month, […]
Learn about the Amazing Human Body with DK Books
For science this year, we are delving into the wonders of the human body. While we are still following the Behold & See science curriculum, I knew exactly where to turn for some extra resources. DK Books has a great selection of resources about the human body. From pop-up to encyclopedic, these books are giving […]
Geography Resources for Your Elementary Homeschool Classroom
Sunshine has been interested in maps ever since she was old enough to ask “Are we there yet?” Back when we used a hefty map book to navigate the province, we’d often let her flip through the maps on long road trips. She couldn’t read yet, but something about the colourful lines and pages captured […]
Connecting with History: a Multi-Level, Multi-Subject History Program
Ask my girls what their favourite school subject is, and they’ll answer, “History!” And no wonder, with the interesting books and fun stories we’ve read with the Connecting with History program over the past two years. We’ve been time travelers to ancient cities and civilizations, deciphered hieroglyphs, and seen God’s people spread His word across […]
Books & Resources to Bring History Alive for Your Child
As a teen, I loved reading historical fiction. Novels and stories were my introduction to past eras, from Bible times to the World Wars and every age in between. In university, I pursed a history minor and deepened my love of history. While I hear many people complain that history is boring, I still find […]
Travel to Ancient Rome, Egypt & Greece with DK Eyewitness Books!
For the last week, the girls have been time traveling. Sunshine, Lily and even Jade have been equally interested in the wonders of Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Greece, thanks to the beautiful pictures and interesting facts in the DK Eyewitness Books. We studied each of these civilizations in history last year, but the […]
Science, Naturally! novels teach kids about STEM through fun stories
When I was studying math and science in school, I often felt frustrated that what I was learning had no application in my life. Biology, chemistry, physics, and algebra seemed very abstract and impractical. I wondered why I had to learn it when I’d never use it. Now, as a homeschool mom, I try to […]
Teach Your Child to Sew with 3 Great How-to Books
Sunshine loves doing crafts. Whether it involves paper, yarn, felt, feathers, foam, recycled materials, or clay, she loves creating. So I wasn’t surprised when she expressed an interest in learning to sew. While I know how to sew, I wondered, “How do you teach your child to sew?” When I was growing up, my mom […]
