Last year’s Crew members had the opportunity to review several Apologia science products. You can read those reviews here. If you’d like to learn more about their science curriculum choices, you can see the elementary curriculum choices here and the junior high and high school level choices here.
This past year, Apologia Educational Ministries has undergone some changes and has added some new features to their ministry. One new addition is the Apologia Academy, which offers online classes for your students in the areas of Bible, Apologetics, and Worldview. Apologia Press offers curriculum and parent resources.
The entire Crew will be receiving The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling by Debra Bell from Apologia Press. Here’s some information about the book (taken directly from the website):
Debra Bell’s best-selling manual has been revised and updated for a new generation of home educators! This indispensable resource belongs on the shelf of every family taking part in home-based learning. Inside you will find:
- Six ingredients of a successful homeschool
- Subject-by-subject guidelines and program recommendations
- Keys to unlocking your child’s learning potential
- Ten ways to motivate the reluctant learner
- Creative solutions for burnout, budgeting, and managing your time
This new edition includes a guide to using the Internet and new technology in your home school. You will also get the latest information on teaching middle school and high school courses, including a list of academic contests and competitions. Tips on multilevel teaching and engaging toddlers and a resource guide with up-to-date contact information round out this amazing tool!
Read the reviews of this book here:
This is a wonderful resource for new homeschoolers, and the seasoned veteran as well!
I LOVE this book!!
Nice resource, especially for newer homeschoolers.
I really loved this book. Not only is it one I think all new homeschoolers should read, it gave me plenty of food for thought as well.
Tristan
http://ourbusyhomeschool.blogspot.com
This is an excellent homeschool guide book.
This should be on every new homeschooler's shelf and every veteran homeschooler should have it to loan out.
I had read through an older edition, but really find the information contained to be very helpful in our homeschool. This is definitely a book for any Christian homeschooler to consider reading.
Laura O
http://www.daybydayinourworld.blogspot.com
I think that I checked an older edition out of the library once when I started homeschooling. It still has usefulness, even if you've been homeschooling for a while. I used one of the suggestions today!
My new favorite homeschool resource book.
Kimberly
welovetohomeschool.blogspot.com
I am so thankful I was given the opportunity to read this book! It was an incredible blessing of encouragement to me at a time when I really needed it!
This was an awesome book to review! It's chock full of information. I loved it.
I really enjoyed this book and found it easy to read and easy to recommend to others.
Heidi
http://www.homeschool-how-to.com
what a wonderful gift this book is/has been/will be for the years of homeschooling we have ahead of us.
Great book for homeschoolers!
This is a wonderful homeschooling resource.
Lisa C. @ The Wyldhouse Homestead http://www.homesteadblogger.com/wyldhousehomestead
I'm a bit ambivalent about this book, but over all, I think it is a useful and helpful resource.
Annie Kate
great book
Everyone will find some valuable information in this book.
This books is wonderful, full of interesting resources and ideas. A Keeper on my bookshelf for years to come.
Julie K
http://www.trainupforeternity.blogspot.com