These plans are for my highly creative 7th grader who has a love of fine arts. Please note that this is our working plan. It is doubtful that we will finish everything on this list, but we will use it as a guide to shape what we do this school year.…
My rising 7th grader will be completing this microbiology unit study. I had a previously completed microbiology study, but I am using different spines, changing some of the videos, and scaling it back a little to suit my youngest child. This study will include cells, microscope exploration, genetics, and bacteria.…
When my children were 5th grade, 3rd grade, and preschool, I took a few minutes to snap a picture of what each one was doing during a school day. This was one of those rare moments when someone didn’t need me for something! My oldest child was doing an online…
My oldest completed a modern world history study several years ago. This year my 16 year old will be completing this study. I am updating and revising it to suit him. This is a world history course, but it contains more US history than other countries. I’ve combined readings, documentaries, and…
Awhile ago I ran into a blog of a public school high school teacher. He was mocking homeschooling and stating that a parent couldn’t possibly know enough to teach their child every subject. That is true. Parents don’t know all there is to know about every subject in…
We have done many different schedules through the years, but one of our favorites is a simple one that my kids have all enjoyed.
Recently, my family and I were driving home after a birthday dinner at a neighborhood restaurant. As we drove home, I listened to my 3 kids in the backseat. They were joyfully discussing math – even the kid who claims to hate it! As we drove they continued discussing math…
As a homeschooling parent, it can be helpful to find out how your child is progressing with reading skills. On this post you will find links to free assessments to give you more information on your child’s skills.
This project was not just a fun exercise or a way to fill my children’s day. These projects build fine motor skills, math and reading skills related to reading a recipe for readers, and the ability to follow directions. Most of all, activities like this help my children explore the creative process in a way that allows for mess and mistakes.
I highly recommend this app as a hands-on way to either reinforce or introduce handwriting skills for preschoolers or Kindergarteners.
