Rocket Phonics

This article is in collaboration with Rocket Phonics. Several members of the Homeschool Crew have been recently introduced to a reading program called Rocket Phonics. If you’ve never heard of Rocket Phonics, it may be helpful to hear the founders’ answer to the question “Why did you create Rocket Phonics?”  Here is what they have … Read more

Heads Up

Have you heard of Heads Up?  If you have a child with special needs (of any kind) and you’ve never heard of this company, I’d like to encourage you to check it out.  I had never heard of them either, before my time with the Homeschool Crew.  When I received their catalog in the mail … Read more

Math Tutor

I don’t know if I’m a “typical” homeschool mom (or even if there is such a thing), but math is definitely one of the subjects that I struggle to teach, even though I got good grades in math.  I’ll admit, it’s not my favorite subject, so I’m glad to have a close family member who … Read more

WriteShop ~ StoryBuilders

I’m sure that, by now, you’ve heard of WriteShop ~ this is a company whose ads I have seen in TOS for many years.  WriteShop is an “incremental writing program” that will help your students to write well.  The WriteShop program is available as a set (containing materials for both teens and their parents) and … Read more

Sonlight

Sonlight is a homeschool curriculum company that I’ve been hearing about for many, many years, but have never actually seen or used.  Several of our Crew members have the opportunity of reviewing Sonlight this year.  You can expect to see reviews from them for all of the following: The Newcomer™ K program includes: Sonlight’s Core … Read more

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