Natural Speller by Kathryn Stout is part of a series of books from Design-A-Study that help the DIY homeschoool Mom craft her own custom curriculum, focusing on going at the student's pace, while … [Read more...] about Natural Speller: Review & Helps
Reviews
Tree in the Trail
Tree in the Trail is another beautifully illustrated title by Holling C. Holling on our recommended reading list. The tree begins as a lone cottonwood sapling on the Kansas plain near Cow Creek. A … [Read more...] about Tree in the Trail
The Patriot’s Handbook
Before a student finishes his high school years, there are several documents we hope he will have become familiar with. Those primary source documents would include, but not be limited to, the … [Read more...] about The Patriot’s Handbook
How to Write Clearly
There seems to be two main concerns among homeschool moms (besides the ever-present "how do I get all of this done") -- math and writing. Perhaps our anxiety in these two areas stems from subtle … [Read more...] about How to Write Clearly
Ginger Pye: Review Go-Along Activities
What is more lovable than a puppy? Ginger Pye captures the heart of not only his adopted family, but also the reader. We also root for Jerry and Rachel as they try to track down "unsavory" -- the … [Read more...] about Ginger Pye: Review Go-Along Activities
Review: Carry a Big Stick & Go-Alongs
Carry a Big Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt by George Grant is part of the Leaders in Action Series published by Cumberland House. Courage, humor, a love of family, faith, and … [Read more...] about Review: Carry a Big Stick & Go-Alongs
Drawing With Children {Review}
Drawing with Children by Mona Brookes has been a highly recommended art resource for homeschoolers for years. To give you an idea of how long this treasure has been around, the 10th Anniversary … [Read more...] about Drawing With Children {Review}
Learn to Write the Novel Way: A Review
Carole Thaxton, co-author of KONOS Curriculum, has discovered an excellent way to encourage our children to write! Intelligent students are not excited about grammar drills UNLESS they see their … [Read more...] about Learn to Write the Novel Way: A Review
Review: Who Should We Then Read?
Digging into the literature available and mining out the gems for our children is a never-ending and daunting task for the DIY Homeschooler. That is why we treasure those "Books About Books" that … [Read more...] about Review: Who Should We Then Read?
Geography From A to Z
We once attempted to use a particular curriculum that covered geographic terms -- all of the terms -- in about a week! With no background knowledge to support such a study, the exercise fell flat. … [Read more...] about Geography From A to Z
