The Fascinating World of Mammals, Birds and Insects DVDs (Brainfood Learning Review)

Bryce and Jennifer Mooney of Brainfood Learning are parents who sought engaging educational videos, but they couldn’t quite find what they were looking for, and decided to create their own. Now, kids of all ages can enjoy three titles in the “Fascinating World of…” video series. One of the goals of Brainfood Learning is to … Read more

Computer Programming Courses for Kids and Teens (Homeschool Programming Review)

Homeschool Programming Inc offers computer programming classes to teach kids and teens how to write programs, games, and even Android applications. These courses are designed for the student to work through on their own with no prior programming knowledge. Each one comes with PDF instructional documents, student activity starters, a Solution Guide, and fully coded solutions … Read more

Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry for High School (Science for High School Review)

Science for High School by Bridget Ardoin is a research-based science curriculum that turns the traditional “read the chapter, answer the questions” method on its head. Or on its ear. Or possibly inside out. . . Bridget Ardoin graduated with a degree in microbiology from Louisiana State University, and has taught high school sciences in … Read more

Computer Programming for ages 8-12 (Motherboard Books Review)

There are now computer courses for younger children available from Phyllis Wheeler, the Computer Lady at Motherboard Books. Logo Adventures is a full-year, homeschool computer science curriculum using MicroWorlds Logo language developed at MIT. Designed as a weekly lesson for 8 – 12 year olds, students learn to read and write code, think logically; and … Read more

One-Minute Science Mysteries! Review

This article is in collaboration with Science, Naturally! Science, Naturally! wants to “bridge the gap between the blackboard and the blacktop.”  As an independent press, they do this by publishing fun and interesting science and math resources that kids enjoy.  They strive to make these topics “intriguing and accessible” to students of all ages. The … Read more

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