Fiesta Time: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo (a Unit Study)

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

Autism and ABCs: Early Homeschooling on the Spectrum

The early learning years of preschool and kindergarten are a wondrous time of new discoveries and acquiring new skills by leaps and bounds.  Children tend to be eager to learn at this age, soaking up knowledge like a sponge.  Although autism presents its own unique challenges, these early years are still precious and full of … 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

When Things Don’t Go As Planned

Kristi K. @ The Potter’s Hand Academy —  The Best Laid Plan o’ Mice an’ Men How often have you planned something, something AWESOME, and the universe just seemed to conspire against you?? That happens to me all of the time. My husband seriously doesn’t make plans anymore, for that very reason. So, what do … Read more

Fun Physical Activities for Young Children! (Dr. Craft’s Active Play! Books Review)

Homeschooling with toddlers and preschoolers in the house can be challenging, to say the least! Coming up with creative ways to keep them occupied, engaged, and out of trouble can test the patience right out of the best of us. Dr. Craft’s Active Play understands this challenge and has designed Active Play! Fun Physical Activities for … Read more