I used to be a curriculum hoarder. Whenever a more experienced homeschool mom was getting rid of curriculum and asked if I wanted it, I would always say “yes!” What could possibly be wrong with free curriculum? Well, if there is so much of it that you have to store the extras in boxes in a storage room, then you… Read More
Homeschool Subjects
Check out the posts in this category if you want detailed reviews and recommendations, inside peeks and resources related to teaching all the subjects in your homeschool. We'll cover all the basics plus more: Art & Music, Bible, Math, Language Arts, Science, History & Geography, and Electives.
11 Amazing Social Studies Videos & YouTube Channels
When I created my Ultimate YouTube Playlist for World Geography, I spent many hours scouring the internet for great social studies videos. When you’re studying world geography, you don’t just learn the landforms and call it a day. No, there are other things at play. Things like politics, history, environmental factors, religious differences, economics, and even how geography affects all… Read More
7 Amazing Science YouTube Channels
Homeschooling is so much easier than it used to be, thanks to technology like YouTube! Now we don’t have to be experts in science, math, art, coding, or a host of other topics in order to teach our kids at home. We can find great explanations and teaching on virtually any subject. And we can’t deny that kids (and adults)… Read More
How To Piece Together an (Almost) Free Homeschool Curriculum
Sure, there are complete homeschool curriculums that you could throw down $899 per kid and buy for next year. But that amount of money just seems ludicrous for, say, third grade homeschool. And if you have several kids to buy for, it might be impossible to come up with that amount of money. And, what if you just don’t like… Read More
Homeschool Plan & Curriculum for 5th Grade
Fifth graders are at such a fun age! While they are gaining more independence, they still enjoy being creative and playing. This is our fourth time having a fifth grader at home. Some things have changed. Many have stayed the same. If it’s working, don’t fix it, right? Want a sneak peek into what we’re doing this year? Here’s our… Read More
Best Homeschool Math Curriculum
Homeschool moms everywhere love curriculum recommendations from other homeschool moms. Of course a publisher is going to say their curriculum is the best. But what do moms in the trenches say? Here’s where we want to know what the best homeschool math curriculum is according to experienced moms with real kids. Don’t forget that your kids are all different! What worked… Read More
BJU Press Math Review for Homeschool
Here’s a BJU Press Math Review from our 10+ years of using this math curriculum in our homeschool at every level from K to high school. Teaching math in homeschool ranks high in adding to the stress levels of homeschool moms everywhere. But even if your child attended public school, you’d still have to help with the math homework. If… Read More
Christian Worldview Current Events Resources for Homeschools
Would you like a current events resource for your homeschool that discusses news and culture from a Christian worldview? Then you’ve got to check out the resources from WORLD Newsgroup. By bringing NPR-styled reporting from a biblical perspective, WORLD Newsgroup fills a gap in the market. They also have resources for every grade level, so that your children are hearing… Read More
I don’t use printables (and you shouldn’t either)
There’s an unspoken rule in the schooling world that the more written work a student produces, the more he has learned. I just don’t agree. Granted, kids in a traditional public school setting might have reams of completed worksheets. When a teacher sits down with parents for a conference, they need evidence of “learning” and work that has been completed… Read More
10th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Plan
Homeschooling a 10th grader? Want some curriculum inspiration? Come peek inside our homeschool to see what we’re using in high school next year. Pssst…. this post was written in 2018. Now that we’ve homeschooled 10th grade three more times, here’s what we’re using for 10th grade homeschool in 2023. This post uses affiliate links. They don’t cost you a thing… Read More