Homeschooling and Unexpected Blessings

When we began homeschooling many (many) years ago, there were some things I expected out of homeschooling. I expected that we would have the ability to teach our children what we wanted to teach them. We could teach that the Bible is true. We could teach them that God loves them. We could show them … Read more

Computer Programming Courses for Kids and Teens (Homeschool Programming Review)

Homeschool Programming Inc offers computer programming classes to teach kids and teens how to write programs, games, and even Android applications. These courses are designed for the student to work through on their own with no prior programming knowledge. Each one comes with PDF instructional documents, student activity starters, a Solution Guide, and fully coded solutions … Read more

Five Things I Learned from Beginning a Co-op (or NOT Beginning a Co-op)

I am a “strong-willed” person. I am passionate. I am a mover and a shaker. Can you relate? We’re the ones assigned jobs because others know we’ll get them done. This also is true when I get an idea in my head and I know I want to see it come to fruition. I WILL … Read more

Create a Yearbook for Your Homeschool! (Picaboo Yearbooks Review)

For most, the school year has come to a close and we are starting to plan for next year.  But, before you move on, take a minute to look over the last year of school.  What were the highlights, the accomplishments, the things you don’t want to forget?  Do you have a way to preserve … Read more

Historical Fiction for Children (Goldtown Adventures Book Review)

Susan K. Marlow began writing stories when she was 10 years old. She obtained an elementary education degree and taught in Christian schools before homeschooling her children. Now over 20 years later she is “back in the saddle” helping homeschooling families by teaching writing workshops as well as writing good historical fiction books for kids. … Read more