Why We Used All About Reading As of January this year we are public schoolers, but while homeschooling I used All About Reading to teach both of my children to read. My oldest completed Levels 1-3 and my youngest went about halfway through Level 2. I shared a detailed look about Level 1 when I… Continue reading All About Reading Level 2 – Curriculum Review and Lesson Example
Tag: Homeschool Curriculum
Engaging STEM Activity Books for Children
The popularity of STEM-based activity books for children has increased over the last few years. Today I am excited to share The Kitchen Pantry Scientist books that I think really hit the mark in this genre of books. The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series, from Quarto Kids, contains the following three books: Physics for Kids (published… Continue reading Engaging STEM Activity Books for Children
Our Second Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices
ABOUT OUR HOMESCHOOL I've been blogging about our Homeschool curriculum choices for awhile now and have used a variety of things over the course of Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade. I've settled in to a few favorites and you will see some continuations from last year. At this point I prefer secular curriculum, but I… Continue reading Our Second Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Human Body Science Unit (Early Elementary)
Curriculum & Project Book Used The Human Body, Part 1 (The Good & the Beautiful Science Curriculum) Note that The Good & the Beautiful is religious and includes Christian-based ideas in its lessons. That said, I do think their science units can be adapted for a secular family or family of a different religion! Note:… Continue reading Human Body Science Unit (Early Elementary)
Dimensions Math Level 1 Curriculum Review and Favorite Math Resources
All About Dimensions by Singapore Math Dimensions from Singapore Math is the newest line of curriculum products from Singapore Math. It was written by American educators who have been using Singapore Math in their classrooms for years. Currently, Teacher's Guides are designed for classroom use, but lots of homeschoolers are successfully using this program and adapting… Continue reading Dimensions Math Level 1 Curriculum Review and Favorite Math Resources
Blossom and Root First Grade Curriculum Review
Why I Love Blossom & Root Blossom & Root is a rich and secular homeschool curriculum choice that is flexible, engaging, and affordable. Each year can be purchased in its entirety or families may pick and choose which specific subjects meet their needs. When you purchase a specific subject for a specific year, note that… Continue reading Blossom and Root First Grade Curriculum Review
History Quest: Early Times Final Review
What Is History Quest All About? You can see my Halfway Review of History Quest with some more detailed introduction here: History Quest: Early Times Halfway Review Since we concluded the entire curriculum, I will highlight some of my favorite aspects of History Quest: The Early Times: The chapter-book format can be used with a… Continue reading History Quest: Early Times Final Review
Favorite Early Readers
Early Readers From Our Homeschool Curriculum We use the All About Reading curriculum to teach our children to read. I love this curriculum for so many reasons--it's phonics-based program with a multisensory approach. It's fun, easily to teach, and follows a developmentally appropriate progression. My son (First Grade, age 7) is finishing up Level 2… Continue reading Favorite Early Readers
What Kindergarten Language Arts Looks Like This Year
Kindergarten Language Arts Curriculum For my first child, I used A Year of Tales as our Core Curriculum (which has language arts components as well as others) and then added on The Good & The Beautiful: Level K Language Arts to teach him how to read. You can read about our First Grade Curriculum choices… Continue reading What Kindergarten Language Arts Looks Like This Year
History Quest: The Early Times Halfway Review
About History Quest: The Early Times History Quest is a new curriculum designed by Pandia Press. The first unit covers the Early Times. The most recent History Quest release covers the Middle Times. The curriculum is designed as a narrative approach, and the main book can be utilized on its own without the need to… Continue reading History Quest: The Early Times Halfway Review
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