My kids have a tendency to pick topics out of the blue that they want to study. It’s not uncommon for us to travel up and down the timeline for history. But isn’t that one of the biggest perks of homeschooling — flexibility?!?! I try to be flexible when it comes to the kids wanting … Read more
Moving Beyond the Page is a literature-rich curriculum that encourages children to think both critically and creatively. Appealing to multiple learning styles, the units are engaging and challenging. Children will think independently and “outside-the-box” as they respond to their reading through activities and projects. Meeting state and national standards, you won’t find gaps within the Moving Beyond the Page … Read more
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
A Journey Through Learning provides a wonderful opportunity to practice scrapbooking/lapbooking in an educational setting. The lapbooks are available for all different subjects and ages. On the main page of the website you will see a few new lapbooks including ones for upcoming holidays. A Journey Through Learning was created by two homeschool moms who … Read more
This article is in collaboration with Homeschool Legacy. Homeschool Legacy’s Once-A-Week Unit Studies are created just for busy homeschool parents; other than a quick trip to the library, no preparation time is needed – it’s already been done for you! As an added bonus, if you have any Boy Scouts or American Heritage Girls in … Read more