We’ve always tried to grow some of our own food, for both health and financial reasons. It wasn’t until later that we realized it was a wonderful educational opportunity as well, perfect for our homeschooling family. We learn about plants and animals, bugs and diseases, and soil. What’s more, we learn how they are […]
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Review: Geography Songs
You know how, in secret societies, people recognize each other by a sign, a gesture, or a word? Well, that’s how I used to feel about Geography Songs. You’d just have to start, “North A-MER-i-ca,” and any homeschooler nearby would join in, “South A-MER-i-ca!” That’s how we could tell who homeschooled. I haven’t heard much […]
Review: Katherine’s Farm, a DVD
Katherine, an energetic, enthusiastic young girl, has written a diary of a year on her family’s farm. She and her mother take turns reading the diary while we tour the farm through the seasons. We begin with the horse, Tim, who’s much nicer than a tractor because he starts even in the cold Manitoba winters. […]
CalcuLadder: Turning Finger Counters into Number Crunchers
We’ve tried many computer and online math drill programs. We’ve even used flashcards. But we often return to the first formal drill program we bought years ago: Calculadder by Dr. Myers. It’s quick, simple, very effective, and can be used for all the children in a family…. You can read the rest of the review […]
Review: Simon with Two Left Feet by Angela Narth
“Simon is a loveable, clumsy young Canada goose who trips over his feet when first learning to fly.” One thing leads to the next, and soon Simon believes the other geese who tell him he’s not only clumsy but also unwanted. Rejected, he learns flying skills by watching the lessons from a distance, and he […]