Christian Keyboarding

The ability to type and use a word processing program is an essential skill in today’s world. There are many programs available but after looking them over, Leanne Beitel could not find a program that taught the touch-typing method using Biblical references for typing drill – a necessary requirement for the private school arena that … Read more

Saxon factsfirst

factsfirst is an online math program from the publishers that you brought you Saxon Math.factsfirst was created for children to develop fluency in basic math facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through placements tests, lessons, review, and practice.  Arcade style games reward students upon completion of a unit. To start, each child creates a … Read more

Barchowsky Fluent Handwriting

Last year, I shared a bit about my in-a-hurry children and how frustrated I get that they can’t (or won’t) write neatly.  I was excited to receive Barchowsky Fluent Handwriting and start using it with my children.  I definitely saw marked improvement in their writing.  8 members of this year’s Homeschool Crew will have the … Read more

Dollar Homeschool / Ray's Arithmetic

Have you ever read a book or heard stories about what students learned in the pioneer days of this country?  The breadth of knowledge they covered was astounding and the depth of the students’ understanding was simply amazing.  Thinking about it always leaves me wanting to capture those days and bring them into the learning … Read more

Math Tutor DVD

Math Tutor DVD is returning for a second voyage with the Homeschool Crew!  I must say that this was one of my favorite vendors from Year 1, simply because it helped my oldest daughter (who hates math) better understand Algebra concepts.  Jason Gibson, the man behind Math Tutor DVD, is an excellent tutor! (You can … Read more

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