If you want your kids to travel the world and get a literal taste for different cultures without leaving home, then a subscription box from Universal Yums might be just what your family needs! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from these links. Thank you. A few months ago, my… Read More
Homeschool History & Geography
Check out these posts for homeschool history & geography curriculum reviews, resources, courses, and teaching ideas.
The Joy of Discovery: How to Teach with Unit Studies REVIEW
Homeschooling with unit studies is a great method to use with multiple kids and an eclectic homeschool style. Here’s my review of The Joy of Discovery with Learning Objectives for K-8 from Hewitt Homeschooling Resources. This resource is a wealth of information and provides practical ideas for homeschool moms to be able to craft customized unit studies for their kids…. Read More
REVIEW of The Story of the Thirteen Colonies & the Great Republic Set by Memoria Press
Are you trying to teach American history to a middle schooler? If you want a solid curriculum choice that your homeschooled 5th through 8th grader can use independently, then you’ll love this American history curriculum from Memoria Press. My posts contain affiliate links. American History Curriculum My fifth grader started his American history studies this year with The Story of… Read More
World Geography Activities
World Geography is such a fun hands-on subject to learn with your kids. Here’s a round-up of some of my favorite world geography activities and ideas for your homeschool. Mini Geography Lessons If you just have 15 minutes or so to fit in a geography lesson, here are some mini lessons for you to use with any age. All the… Read More
The GeoBear Project: How to Create a Geography Adventure for Your Kids
When I was in elementary school, I loved collecting postcards and postage stamps. These two things fuelled my love of geography and I eventually became a social studies teacher! But as a kid, it was just so fascinating to amass hundreds of postcards from traveling friends and family over the years and imagine being in that place. Collecting postage stamps produced… Read More
Mini Geography Lesson: Imports Scavenger Hunt (with FREEBIE)
Here’s a quick, open and go mini geography lesson to use today in your homeschool. Kids will learn about the geographical theme of movement with an Imports Scavenger Hunt! Be sure to download your freebie below. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from these links. Thank you. When I was… Read More
CLEP & DSST prep materials from Study.com REVIEW
My high schooler received a 3-month subscription to CLEP & DSST prep materials from Study.com. Here’s what you can expect if you want to use their resources. What are CLEP & DSST tests? CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) tests allow your teenager to earn college credit by obtaining a passing score on a standardized test in various subject areas. DSST (DANTES… Read More
Heroes of History – Louis Zamperini biography review
My fifth grader couldn’t get enough of the Heroes of History – Louis Zamperini biography from YWAM Publishing. The Heroes of History series includes 29 stories of amazing men and women who shaped the world and will inspire your kids. Study guides are available for these titles if you want to extend the learning and have resources for additional content… Read More
Drive Thru History® “Acts to Revelation” Review
Drive Thru History® nights at our house these past few months have been highly anticipated. Once everyone was settled with a bowl of popcorn and a blanket, each one from age five up to age forty-one thoroughly enjoyed traveling through Biblical history with Dave Stotts and Drive Thru History® “Acts to Revelation” episodes. What You Get Drive Thru History® “Acts to Revelation” came with… Read More
Heirloom Audio For the Temple Review
We jumped at the chance to review For the Temple, which is the newest adventure from Heirloom Audio. These audio theater adventures are deep enough for the whole family to enjoy, but also engaging enough for the younger kids to follow. Armed with the provided study guide, we traveled back in time to the first century to follow along with… Read More