We’ve been using Christian Kids Explore Biology (CKEB), off and on, for a few years now. When I first bought it, I was only officially schooling Brianna. We got about halfway through the book, then put it on the shelf for awhile. There was nothing wrong with it, we just went off to explore different things. I pulled CKEB back… View Post
How We Study the Bible (Curriculum Review: Bible Study Guide for All Ages)
I love that we can start off each school day with Bible study and scripture memorization. I don’t want the kids to think of the Bible as just another school subject, so I try to make sure we do some kind of Bible study even when we’re not doing school. I’ll be honest, though, and say that I’m not very… View Post
Curriculum Review: Latina Christiana
Salvete, amici Latinae.Greetings, friends of Latin.Thus began our first Latin lesson yesterday (well, Josh and Megan’s first — Brianna and I studied it for a few months several years ago).We’re using Latina Christiana and I really like it. I’ve never used anything else with which to compare, but I was pleased, overall, with Latina Christiana when we used it before…. View Post
Curriculum Review: Scaredy Cat Reading System
I decided to try Scaredy Cat Reading System (SCRS) last year after talking with the representative at our local curriculum fair. The author, Joyce Herzog, had worked for 20+ years in public and, I believe, private schools teaching reading to students including those with special needs and learning disabilities. Ms. Herzog insists that all kids can learn to read. Considering… View Post
Choosing Curriculum
One of the biggest questions new homeschooling parents have is, “How do I choose curriculum?” With so many choices out there, it can be overwhelming. The first thing to remember, though, is that there is no one perfect curriculum, there is only the best fit for your family. My family may have had great success with XYZ math book, while… View Post