I was astounded the day my dear friend said, “You do so much and keep everything running so perfectly! I can’t figure out how you do it all and do it all so well.” I stared at her blankly. On that particular day she was … Read more
This article is in collaboration with Joyce Herzog. Dr. Joyce Herzog is an author of many educational products and a gifted teacher. She taught for over 25 years in classrooms of learning disabled students and has been working with homeschooling families for over 20 years. She is a sought after speaker, author, and consultant conducting … Read more
Not even knowing who they were, I loved them fiercely. In November 2009, I laid eyes on their sweet faces. For four months, I memorized every detail of their photographs and poured over every word of our periodic updates. Then, finally, February 15, 2010, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I was able to meet two of my … Read more
Members of the Schoolhouse Review Crew have recently had the opportunity to review Math Rider. This computer-based math game is designed for students ages 6-12 to allow practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts for numbers 1-12. Rather than a boring pencil and paper drills, the four operations are each practiced and mastered through … Read more
If only our school had a “lost and found” box. Unfortunately, I don’t think that will even help. I would actually have to find things first in order for them to be in that box. Help me! I’m homeschooling a house full of little people and lost items are a regular occurrence. The hardest part … Read more