Reading the old classics from the Greeks, Hebrews, Romans, and other ancient cultures is like going on an adventure to another time and place. And yet, it seems so familiar. Why is that?
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Disclosure: This blog post may contain affiliate links from my participation in the Amazon Service LLC Associates Program. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. My ancestors lived in the...
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I was so intrigued when I was offered the opportunity to review Exploring the U.S. Life-Saving Service: 1878-1916: 17 Student Workshops with 120 Activities written and published by Rebecca Locklear.
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My older children loved the thinking skills books from The Critical Thinking CoTM when they were little, so I was so excited to get to review Dare To Compare Math: Beginning for grades 2-3 to review.
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Ancient history is a favorite in our house! We love to dig in and study Creation and the early years before the flood. We enjoy learning about Sumer, Crete, Minoa, Ancient Israel, Babylon, Assyria, Persia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and...
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When we first studied HIS Story of the 20th Century in our homeschool co-op, I decided to hold a couch potato marathon. We watched a TV sitcom from each decade 1950s to 1990s. I wanted to show the the fashions, hairstyles, popular slang, and fads...
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You’ve heard about living books and they sound great! You want your children to read books that are practically alive and exciting to read. But, where can you find them? What books are living books anyway?
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What’s the big deal about archaeology? Well, it shapes so much of what we know about Ancient History and Ancient Peoples.
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I was so excited to check out 19 free gifts for signing up for SchoolhouseTeachers.com’s yearly membership (an amazing bargain!), especially Profiles of Valor: Character Studies from the War of Independence by Marilyn Boyer and Grace Tumas...
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Kerry Beck shares with other parents how and what to teach when in come to polite behavior in Teaching Good Manners: Teaching Tips for Busy Moms. In a world where common courtesy is largely missing, this is a breath of fresh air.
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To be honest, I just thought it would be an exciting way to learn creative writing. However, the benefits amazed me. Writing your own literature gives you such a depth of understanding literature. In addition, creative writing is a completely...
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Who can understand the heart of a homeschool mom on a quest for curriculum and living books?
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