One-Minute Science Mysteries! Review

This article is in collaboration with Science, Naturally! Science, Naturally! wants to “bridge the gap between the blackboard and the blacktop.”  As an independent press, they do this by publishing fun and interesting science and math resources that kids enjoy.  They strive to make these topics “intriguing and accessible” to students of all ages. The … Read more

Preparing Your Homeschool High School Student for College (College Prep Genius Review)

For parents and students who have questions about how to prepare for college, High School Prep Genius provides information, explanations, and guidance packed into eighteen chapters in a high quality glossy trade paperback. Published by College Prep Genius, this 440-page book introduces how to use the book with instructions for creating a college and career … Read more

Theme-based Spanish Instruction for Grades 3-8 (Spanish for You Review)

The most effective way to learn a foreign language is to actually use that language in day-to-day life. Most of us can’t just pick up our families and move to another country for language immersion, so products that help you replicate that environment into your home are extremely helpful to homeschoolers. Spanish for You! was … Read more

Papa’s Pearls Book Review

Recently, members of the Schoolhouse Review Crew had the privilege of reading Papa’s Pearls: A Father’s Gift of Love and Wisdom to His Children and Grandchildren by Diane Flynn Keith. This book tells the story of Carol Joseph Flynn, otherwise known as “Papa.” Early on in life, Papa experienced much hardship and adversity which led to misbehavior in school and eventually … Read more

Fiction and Non-Fiction Writing for High School Students (Writing with Sharon Watson Review)

Whether teaching writing skills to a high school student or reviewing existing skills, the process of teaching writing skills can be daunting.  Sharon Watson, a veteran homeschooling mom, co-op teacher, and literary workshop facilitator, has taken the dread out of polishing up those writing skills.  Schoolhouse Review Crew members have had the opportunity to use … Read more

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