When my children were 5th grade, 3rd grade, and preschool, I took a few minutes […]
Free Reading Tests – Check Your Child’s Reading Level
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.
5th and 6th Grade Reading Book List
If you want to build vocabulary and reading comprehension skills, classic literature is a great place to start. These books have stood the test of time and are written by gifted writers who know how to craft a sentence. You will find more complex vocabulary in classic books too!
Ocean Unit Study
This study primarily uses 5 different books and online videos. We will also supplement this study with trips to a local aquarium and take a field trip to a good tide pool beach.
Human Biology and Health Unit Study
My 5th grader requested to learn more about the human body this school year. I […]
Story of the World Middle Ages: Video Supplements
My 5th grader will be starting on Story of the World Middle Ages. We […]
Virtual Travel in Europe
My 5th grader fondly remembers our virtual travel across the USA several years ago. Because […]
Scratch Programming
My son loves computers and has dreams of being a game designer one day. Over […]
Music Theory Fun
Back when my boys were young and we were still new to homeschooling, I purchased Music […]
Edible Muscle Fiber Model
As part of my son’s microbiology study, he is learning about the different kinds of […]