21st Century Learning with Virtua Education
21st Century Learning with Virtua Education is an online secular homeschool curriculum that uses AI to customize a learning path to your child’s knowledge.
Math
Tackle Homeschool High School Algebra with Mr. D Math
The words homeschool high school algebra often evoke feelings of insecurity and shortcomings for homeschool parents. But I am here to tell you that you can tackle homeschool high school algebra! Back in 2016 I talked about Homeschooling Algebra with Mr. D Math because my middle child was using it at the time. He has […]
Addressing Rumors and Myths About Teaching Textbooks
I have been homeschooling since 2006 and using Teaching Textbooks since 2010. It is one constant curriculum I have used over the years and with all 3 children. With that being said, I’d like to address some of the rumors and myths about Teaching Textbooks I have heard and seen throughout the years. Before going […]
Homeschool Math Curriculum: Teaching Textbooks 4.0 vs. CTCMath
UPDATED to reflect Teaching Textbooks 4.0! Homeschool Math Curriculum: a side by side comparison of Teaching Textbooks 4.0 and CTCMath. A review from Starts At Eight
Reading Eggs Reading Skills Workbooks {Mathseeds has them too!}
When my children were younger workbooks were my best friend! Grab a workbook, a pencil, and some crayons and you have educational and fun entertainment for your kids! Using workbooks is a great way for kids to learn both math and reading skills in a way that is fun for them. Fast forward a whole […]
Home School Math Curriculum: CTCMath vs. Singapore Math
Home school math is often one of the reasons people worry about home schooling. They worry, especially at the higher levels, that their abilities to teach will be surpassed by what their children can and need to learn. Finding a home school math curriculum that works for your children can be an instrumental step in […]
Lego Math: Teaching Multiplication & Division
Math is one of those subjects that puts fear in the hearts of parents and kids alike! One way to make it easier (and more fun) is by using hands-on teaching techniques such as using Lego Bricks to demonstrate and manipulate math concepts. Multiplication and Division are great two great concepts where Lego Math can […]
ShillerMath Review – An Unboxing & Review of Kit II
Are you looking for a complete, hands-on math program for elementary and middle school? Do you want something that is open and go, easy to use? Have you seen ShillerMath? If not, look no further! I have a complete Unboxing and ShillerMath Review of Kit II so you can get the inside scoop on what […]
Knowre Online Math: Help for High School Math
I have a long standing, not always positive relationship with homeschooling math. This isn’t because I dislike it or am not good at it, but more because each of my children are so different and have needed different things at various points throughout our years of homeschooling. I used Singapore Math with all my children […]
Used Homeschool Curriculum Sale
{UPDATED WITH TONS OF NEW ITEMS!) Having homeschooled for over 13 years now, and having done numerous curriculum reviews, I have accumulated an abundance of curriculum that I no longer need. I have one that has graduated, none of elementary age any more and two very different children from the first that are still homeschooling. […]
Teaching Fractions Using Legos
Have you ever noticed that certain things are just easier to learn when you can see, touch, and manipulate them? Fractions seems to be one of those things. Using objects like pizza, pie, chocolate, and Legos can be a great way to visualize and work with fractions. Teaching fractions using Legos can be a tad […]
Memorizing Math Facts – A List & Resources
While I know there are mixed feeling about drilling math facts, I have found through my own experience that when the kids have the basics down, the more difficult stuff is easier to tackle. Memorizing Math Facts can be done in a myriad of ways such as math games (board and electronic), flash cards, and […]