Instead of typical homeschool days, we love to make December special, celebrating Christmas all month long! We step out of the routine and enjoy a Christmas unit study. Taking a break from everything except math from the normal grind lets everything seem fresh and new come January. Sometimes we choose a book and other times … Read more
This article is in collaboration with Rebecca Locklear. Would you like to try a fun approach to teaching History? Then, Exploring the U.S. Life-Saving Service 1878-1915: 17 Student Workshops with 120 Activities and The Mayflower at Cape Cod – Stories, activities, and research that connect 1620 with life today may just be what you are … Read more
Welcome to the May edition of the Homeschool Collection presented to you by the Homeschool Review Crew. We’re nearing the solstice and hope that you are enjoying your days with your children. Grab a cuppa and join us for some wonderful homeschooling encouragement. Last month we had some wonderful guest posts by the Crew you … Read more
This article is in collaboration with Lit Wits. If we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it said a thousand times, that reading is vital to a child’s growth and development. Is that really the case, though? According to Becky and Jenny, who are the founders of LitWits , it certainly is! These best friends and … Read more
What does the last Monday in May mean to your family? However you choose to usher it in, here’s an offering of ways to remember Memorial Day with history, activities and other resources. According to a report by ngl.org, “only 28% of Americans understood the true meaning of Memorial Day. It’s important that we do … Read more