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Can Testing Ever Be Helpful?
Do you use testing in your homeschool? Over the years I've heard many complaints and negative aspects of testing. It seems like one of those subjects that every homeschooler has an opinion about. It's true that testing is not for every child. But are there good...
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips are a great way to see the world, even if you are on a strict schedule or tight budget. With today's technology, field trips can be just a click away. I've compiled a list of Virtual Field Trips below. Some are fun, but all are guaranteed to...
Generation to Generation: Passing on a Legacy of Faith to our Children
We have been involved in Biblical Feasts and Festivals for many years, having practiced them with both Christian and Jewish Believers at our home and at theirs. We have studied them utilizing great resources, such as Robin Sampson’s, A Family’s Guide to Biblical...
The Homegrown Preschooler – Curriculum Review
I first came in contact with the Homegrown Preschooler when Leslie and I were vending in Duluth this spring. I loved the booth! As a closet artist, it is everything I want my house to be: warm, inviting, neat, hands-on, practical, and beautiful. So, she had me at the...
What My Child Needs to Learn Before First Grade – Math and More!
Kindergarten Skills When you first begin homeschooling it can be difficult to figure out what you need to teach your kids to keep them “on track” as they approach first grade. We are here to come alongside you with our brand-new Kindergarten program, which meets three...
True North Teachers Share Back to Homeschool Traditions
It’s that time of year again - back to homeschool! Homeschoolers use their educational freedom to teach their kids in a style and on a schedule that suits their family. That means that some homeschool all year ‘round, others started weeks ago, and some have not yet...
Right Start Math Games – Review
I cannot recommend the Right Start Math Games highly enough! This is an easy to read guide of games that use cards. While some of the directions were hard for me to follow at first, once we got into gameplay it was very simple, probably because I am a visual and...
Getting Started with Homeschooling
Getting Started with Homeschooling Homeschooling is not Rocket Science, but as the world discovered this past spring, it is also not sitting around all day eating bonbons. The big question this spring has been, HOW DO I GET STARTED? Well, here is a quick guide to...
Homeschooling for College Credit
Homeschool for College Credit - A Review Homeschooling for College Credit by Jennifer Cook De Rosa is a beautiful how-to manual for hacking college credit. For anyone with kids who plan to go to college, it is a must-read. The average student graduating from college...
Online Learning Balance
By Tammie Polk I see what's happening here. With everything that's going on, you want to maintain that sense of normalcy that you know and love. You know what your strong points are and what you need help with. The Internet is a wealth of knowledge, and although it...