Cinco de Mayo means the 5th of May in English. It is not Mexico’s Independence Day. This is a time when individuals living in Mexico and the Unites States celebrate and commemorate the victory the Mexican army had over French soldiers at the 1862 Battle of Puebla in Puebla, Mexico. People celebrate the Mexican-American culture and heritage with parties, dancing, … Read more
If you are looking to get your children riled up for science then head right over to Supercharged Science and check out their “Super” e-Science program! Supercharge Science was started by Al and Aurora Lipper 10 years ago with the mission of improving the way kids learn science. With over 1,000 videos on hundreds of … Read more
We’re back today with five more of our favorite reviews of 2012. Today, we have a little history, math, and reading, along with a super fun hands-on vendor to share. We also have a GREAT history-themed giveaway! But first, let me tell you about another physical homeschool convention where The Old Schoolhouse Magazine will have … Read more
Socialization and homeschool? How do they go together? Socialization is something that the majority of people worry about upon starting to homeschool their children.
Three years ago when I started homeschooling, one name kept coming up in conversation: Charlotte Mason. She was everywhere. Then I discovered she’d been dead for over 80 years, and I started to wonder what she had to do with twenty-first century homeschooling. So I started digging. I discovered her premise contained twenty basic principles, … Read more