Homeschool with Moxie
Check out these posts for homeschool language arts curriculum reviews, resources, courses, and teaching ideas. We'll cover book lists, vocabulary, grammar, literature, handwriting, writing programs, phonics, and more.
Here we are again! We’ll be homeschooling 9th grade for the fourth time with just one more kid to go in a few more years. As always, some things have remained the same, but some curriculum choices have definitely changed as I’ve learned about new curriculum options. Take a peek at what we’ll be using! My posts contain affiliate links…. Read More
Finally, for those high school kids who need a foreign language credit – what’s a homeschool mom to do? We struggled not only in the younger years with foreign language, but unfortunately in the high school years as well. So many programs are written for a classroom experience. The videos are not always well done. The written assignments are confusing…. Read More
Fix It! Grammar from Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) is an amazing language arts resource that we heartily recommend to homeschool families. Here’s our honest review of the newest edition (2022) of Nose Tree and Robin Hood. Disclaimer: I received a copy of this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review,… Read More
When you’re a homeschooling mom, you know the power of using Mad Libs printables to get in some sneaky grammar practice! Seriously, these printables are the best because kids love them, you can find holiday-themed mad libs, plus they’ll get real life practice naming parts of speech. So, if you’re looking for the best mad libs to print out and… Read More
Let’s chat about 12th grade English curriculum for homeschool. That is, what is required, which courses can count toward senior year English, what are some reading list suggestions, plus how does this all look on a transcript? Ready to dive in? My posts contain affiliate links. What should be taught in 12th grade English? The first step is always to consult your… Read More
Here’s our review of IEW Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons. We’ll give you an inside peek into what’s included and how we used it so you can decide if it might be a good fit to use in your homeschool. Disclaimer: I received a copy of this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a… Read More
Have any of your kids struggled with the traditional approach to spelling instruction? You know, the routine where the students are given 20 new spelling words each week, and they’re usually unrelated words. After an agonizing week of filling out worksheets that substitute for actual spelling instruction, the student is then tested on those 20 words. If he has a… Read More
Are you thinking about homeschooling your kids, but the whole teaching your kids to read feels above your pay grade? Do you think it’s best left up to the professionals? Think again. Even regular parents can teach their kids to read. Here’s how. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from… Read More
After my four teenage boys listened to Unidentified, the first in The Jake Muller Adventures Series of audio dramas, I was able to interview the creator of that series to find out why he wrote it and why it fills a gap in the teen audio drama niche. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a… Read More
This is a sponsored post by Tannhauser Gate Entertainment, LLC. I received a FREE copy of the product and was compensated for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations. Men in Black? Extra-terrestrials? Spiritual warfare? The new Jake Muller Adventures audio drama… Read More
