I love astronomy, and Miss 5 is a budding astronomer herself. While my lesson plans have us doing astronomy in 2nd, 6th, and 10th grades in a more methodical way, it's nice to have resources to answer questions & provide information to her now. So, when I was asked if I'd like to review National … Continue reading Resource Review: Backyard Guide to the Night Sky
Book Review: How to Know the Birds by Ted Floyd
We have a pesky cardinal that likes to say "hello" twice a day by attacking our windows. Every day I think, "I really should put some stickers on these windows," and every day I forget about that thought. Mr. 3 likes to sit and watch said cardinal, and he's filled with lots of questions about … Continue reading Book Review: How to Know the Birds by Ted Floyd
How I’m Teaching My Preschooler
I don't know about your kids, but my 3 year old has to do whatever his sister is doing, so we've been at this homeschooling thing for a bit.
What I’m Using to Homeschool My Kindergartener
My 5-year-old is doing kindergarten, and has been since August, since she was 4 when I started, we wrapped up some of the unfinished preschool curriculum. Here's what we're using right now.
Happy New Year!
2018 was kind of an odd year around here. I'd hoped to have the blog more populated than it currently is, but life happens. That said, happy new year! It's 2019 now, and we're finishing out our winter break (It's futile to attempt to homeschool while my 20-year-old is home visiting from college. It's just … Continue reading Happy New Year!
Resource Review: National Geographic’s Field Guide to Birds
One of my favorite activities to undertake with my kids is heading out into nature and taking a look at what different forms of flora and fauna we see. I've been meaning to build a collection of field guides so I can help my kids to identify the different things we see. When I was … Continue reading Resource Review: National Geographic’s Field Guide to Birds
Resource Review: The Splendor of Birds
I have a confession: I don't like birds. I mean, I think they're absolutely beautiful creatures, but for some reason, they terrify me. That said, every one of my kids has been fascinated with birds - and with good reason. They fly, they're beautiful, and they're covered in feathers. National Geographic's The Splendor of Birds is … Continue reading Resource Review: The Splendor of Birds
Resource Review: National Geographic’s Space Atlas
My kids love space and all things planets and astronauts. I suspect a lot of kids feel the same (I know I did as a kid). When I was offered the opportunity to review National Geographic's Space Atlas, I was thrilled to do so. This volume is nothing less than stellar. The illustrations are vivid and … Continue reading Resource Review: National Geographic’s Space Atlas
Resource Review: Visual Atlas of the World
Every household should have an up-to-date-atlas, especially if that household is a homeschooling household. Recently, I received National Geographic's Visual Atlas of the World to review on this blog. The book is rather large (as an atlas should be) and it comes with a slip box to help keep it looking nice. In addition to containing … Continue reading Resource Review: Visual Atlas of the World
How to Get Started Planning Your Homeschooling Year
I'm a big fan of lesson planning. I know, I know, there are many people out there who do not enjoy the planning process, and many balk at it. I find that planning is a key component of having a successful year and combating that malaise we get when the excitement of new curriculum wears off. … Continue reading How to Get Started Planning Your Homeschooling Year
Just a Secular Homeschooler 