Integrating Cursive Handwriting with Art and History (Classical Conversations Prescripts Review)

Classical Conversations is perhaps best known for its nation-wide network of communities to help parents provide their children with a Christian classical education. Begun in 1997 with 11 students, it has grown to over 36,000 students in 35 states, 5 countries and 3 continents.  The organization has recently published a new handwriting series called PreScripts.  … Read more

Teaching Writing and the Classics with IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing Review)

Talk to a ‘seasoned’ homeschooler and odds are that they have either used or at least heard about the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW).  The company originated after Andrew Pudewa found himself a requested presenter to help teachers learn how to teach writing based on the structure and style in composition seminar taught by … Read more

Literature-Rich Studies for Ages 7-13 (Moving Beyond the Page Review)

Moving Beyond the Page is a literature-rich curriculum that encourages children to think both critically and creatively.  Appealing to multiple learning styles, the units are engaging and challenging.  Children will think independently and “outside-the-box” as they respond to their reading through activities and projects.  Meeting state and national standards, you won’t find gaps within the Moving Beyond the Page … Read more

Saving Western Civilization One Student at a Time (Memoria Press Geography and Latin Reviews)

Saving Western Civilization One Student at a Time (Memoria Press Geography and Latin Reviews)

Memoria Press has been “Saving Western Civilization One Student At a Time” since 1994 through their offering of top-quality classical materials in all subjects. From Latin homeschool resources to Geography as well as mathematics, spelling, reading, and more, Memoria Press offers a classical education for your homeschool.

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

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