This year we used a combination of two writing programs. Crazy, yes I know! But they worked together so very well for us! For the fall semester and part of spring, we used Writing with Ease Level 2. Ok, so this may not be the most fun, exciting, and inspiring curriculum on the market forRead more
I love grammar and English and literature and reading – and even phonics! It’s crazy I know! But I’m excited that we’ve found a grammar program that I enjoy and that is relatively painless for Curly. Ohh-and she retains the information really well! And it’s even easy to use! It might be love! We finishedRead more
While we do use a hodge podge of science curricula, Nancy Larson Science is our “main” curricula. We may not always get to the extras, but we get our Nancy Larson lessons done. When we first began homeschooling, I saw several science curricula options and I thought for sure that we would use those inRead more
I am not a “mathy” mom. I never enjoyed math in school. I would do anything to get out of doing math. I just don’t “get” it. Well, after teaching with Right Start Math for 3 years, I enjoy math and I understand the hows and whys behind what we’re doing. In fact, math isRead more
Here’s what we use for US geography: This year we are using the Trail Guide to US Geography from Geo Matters. We are loving it! It is simple, straightforward, and gets done at our house – plus Curly (and I!) are learning so much from it. I have the Teacher’s Manual that gives the questionsRead more
I have a curricula problem – I’ve admitted it numerous times. I love changing up our curricula and trying new things. And once we’ve survived a busy fall semester, relaxed over the holidays, and started our new semester I’m usually ready for a few changes. I always plan to change our studies up just aRead more
Here’s a look back to what we accomplished last year with a 1st grader, PreK’er, preschooler, a toddler, and a new baby. What a year! 2012-2013 School Year We’ve made a few changes for spring-read about them here! Here’s our schedule! Curly Bible Bible Study Guide for All Ages Intermediate Level Unit 2 Bible Bee BibleRead more
Earlier this year I had the privilege of reviewing one of the programs from Spanish for You! We found this program to be very fun and engaging while also being very thorough. Each program is based around a theme and teaches vocabulary and grammar. The program also includes audio files and printable flashcards. Curly enjoyedRead more
One of our most important aspects of school is reading time. Curly is now able to read very well so sometimes she reads to us to practice her read aloud skills. Tiger is an emerging reader and sometimes reads short passages from his readers to us. But mostly I read aloud – chapters and chaptersRead more
We have a fun science line up this year! Tiger and Bee Nancy Larson Science K – Tiger and Bee will do science together this year. They will work through this program, doing 2 lessons per week. On 2 other days of the week we’ll read out of science readers. Readers – I have lotsRead more