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.
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
My fifth grader was able to try out an online subscription to Maths Invaders Online and Typing Tournament Online from EdAlive. Here’s what you can expect from this online typing tutor and math games provider. About Maths Invaders Online Maths Invaders Online is a hands-on gaming approach to practicing and retaining math facts. It covers these topics: counting adding &… Read More
We love resources from The Critical Thinking Co. and were eager to try Vocabulary Virtuoso PSAT-SAT Book 1 for our tenth grader. What is Vocabulary Virtuoso PSAT-SAT Book 1? Vocabulary Virtuoso: PSAT-SAT is ideal for late middle school and high school students, from about Grades 8-12. Each lesson includes 9 vocabulary words, most of which are taken from current test lists…. Read More
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
If you’re looking for a book series to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school reading and beyond, then The Hamelin Stoop Series by 12 Gates Publishing might just be what you need. We received the first two books in the series. In Hamelin Stoop: The Eagle, The Cave, and the Footbridge (Book 1), young Hamelin’s death was feigned… Read More
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
Handwriting is one of those subjects that is easy to overlook as a homeschooler. Sometimes it just feels like we have so many other more important subjects to tackle. But if children don’t learn to form letters correctly early on, it’s very difficult to fix this problem. It could also lead to bigger problems down the road because our kids… Read More
Are you teaching a child how to read in your homeschool? It can be one of the most intimidating tasks ever for a homeschool parent. But if you have a solid resource that is easy to use in your toolbox, you can have the confidence in knowing you can successfully teach your child phonics. Here’s how Classical Phonics by Memoria… Read More
My kindergartener and I were happy to be introduced to the newest books in The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series by WorthyKids, an imprint of Hachette book group. These books are The Great Escape (Book #3) and Journey to Jericho (Book #4). The Secret of the Hidden Scroll Series If you’re looking for chapter books for your kids to… Read More
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
