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• Daughter of the King Book Review

  

  "We TELL to protect other boys and girls. We TELL so darkness can be brought to light. We TELL so we all can be safe. We TELL so we can all be free from the pla... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Rosie and Scamper Book Review from Sonrise Stable!

  

  "Many modern children's books present a child-centric world where the young protagonist solves all his/her problems on their own. I've been advised many times t... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Making a Good Schedule Great!

  This year, our homeschool consists of ages 13 (high school), 11 (middle school), 8 (elementary) and almost 3. This is by far the trickiest year of our 10 year... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The King Philips' War Adventure Book Review

  

  I don't know what I love more.... The release of the second book in Susan Kilbride's Our America Series.... -OR- That the series is written by a... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Teen Coder - Windows Programming Review & Update

  

  Several years ago I came across Homeschool Programming at the FPEA convention. I was immediately impressed with their Kid Coder Program. Unfortunately, it was... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Carnival of Homeschool: Week 342 - The Change Edition

  

  Carnival of Homeschool from Why Homeschool! Our family has experienced a lot of changes this year. The first six months have been pretty packed. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• What I Learned from Life of Fred and Math-U-See

  "I don't get it!" "The guy makes no sense!" "No matter how much I watch the DVD, I just don't get it." So, breaking from tradition, I allowed my 11 year olds'... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Heavens Above - Christian App Created by a Homeschool Dad!

  

  Heaven's Above from Digital Worship In the day, we see blue skies, gray skies, clouds, and the all-powerful sun. At night? The vastness of space. The stars, oh... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Marie's Words from Timberdoodle

  

  The box says "This learning tool delivers an easier way to learn and retain word meanings, attain success on exams and improve diction for both writing and... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Sailing with Four Generations - Seabird Unit Study

  

  While my oldest met up with the Cat of Bubastes (again), learned how to bisect angles and wrote his heart out, my middle two finished up Seabird by Holling C.... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Esther Bible Study Review and 20% Coupon Code

  

  "Yet who knows whether you have come to the Kingdom for such a times as this"? Esther 4:14 Are you looking for an eye-catching, interactive way to study the... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2012 FAMILY

• Our Rendition of a Whaling Ship and Adding to the Toddler Arsenal!

  

  Additional reading about Whaling boats While my oldest dissected The Epic of Gilgamesh, mapped the ancient world, stormed the castles of Geometry and Computer... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Joyfully at Home Book Review

  

  Joyfully at Home is a guidebook encouraging young ladies to serve in their parents' home during their single years. "I want to encourage young women to shift... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2012 FAMILY

• A Day in the Life of Homeschool Circus (Our Official First Day of School)

  

  Here's a glimpse into a typical day in the Homeschool Circus household. Today was particularly special as it marks the official first day of school for my 6th... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Purposeful Pathway - Your Journey with Jesus eBook Review!

  

  I have to admit that reading poetry has not been a big activity in my household. Being a mostly analytical family doesn't always mix well with trying to... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2012 FAMILY

• Confessions of a Harried Homeschool Mom

  

  Perhaps you've seen this floating around Facebook. It gave me a chuckle and so, I reposted it. I got a few responses stating that I'd be the one people would... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Explore Yellowstone with Noah Justice DVD Review!

  

  "It's flood action, not millions of years". "Yellowstone National Park, where many natural wonders are remarkably preserved, also preserves a testament to the... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2012 RELIGION, SCHOOLING

• Forgotten FPEA Gem - Micro Business for Teens

  One of our homeschooling goals is to build entrepreneurial skills into our children. In this day and age, in addition to an education, we want them to have as... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Fruit of My Spirit Book Review

  

  Fruit of My Spirit is a candid, introspective memoir written by Deanna Nowadnick which chronicles key turning points in her life as related to the fruits of... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The Homeschooler's Guide to Getting into College

  

  For the past two weeks the focus in our homeschool has been on starting our oldest's high school journey off on the right foot. We've got all the books and... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING