There are few among us who can hear facts a few times and remember them. While I’m a huge fan of hands-on learning to engage the mind and cement concepts, most of us still need regular review. Review doesn’t have to be boring, though. It can mean just a few minutes each day with some…
This post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure policy for more details. We really love the “Uncle Eric” books and their accompanying study guides. As a matter of fact, just a couple of weeks ago, a big box from Christian Book Distributors showed up on my doorstep, making me feel a little giddy and…
You know those nights when you finally finish school just a little while before you’ve got to be out the door to a ballgame or play practice or gymnastics…or whatever other activities your not-so-unsocialized homeschool family has going on? Yeah, those. Head over to The Homeschool Classroom for my 7 Quick and Easy Supper Ideas…
Over the last ten years that we’ve homeschooled, I’ve pointed out many times that I’m not sure I’d have made it through that first homeschooling year without my support group. Photo Credit: lanuiop via Compfightcc Ten years later, though, I’m not as active as I once was. I don’t go to many of the events,…
If you’ve been a reader for more than about a week or so, you probably know how much I love hands-on learning. It makes learning fun and aids in greater retention. Whether it’s a great science experiment, a 3-D map, or a household play about the current period in history you’re studying, adding more activities…
