Here’s one book no homeschooling family should miss: A Pioneer Story: The Daily Life of a Canadian Family in 1840. It combines heartwarming stories of a busy pioneer family with the background information and hands-on activities of a unit study. Truly, it is a winning combination. You can read the rest of my review over […]
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Free: The Handbook of Nature Study
I was first introduced to The Handbook of Nature Study when I learned about Charlotte Mason’s philosophy. It’s a huge, information-packed book and can be used for years, either as a curriculum or as reference material. Besides scientific knowledge, the book includes bits of history, poetry, and fun. It is, to my knowledge, the best […]
Review: A Bunny, a Case and a World of Taste
This delightful and informative romp through the world, written by young Hayley Nevitt, is full of recipes from around the globe, collected during the travels of Serena, the word’s foremost food critic. Long-haired Serena’s mission is to find the best recipes from around the world to be used in the world-famous Nevitt restaurants that are […]
Review: Herbal Nurturing by Michele Augur
Herbal Nurturing: A Family Healing & Learning Guide appealed to me instantly. With its many herbal recipes, it seemed like a perfect fit for our family, especially since it includes learning at home options. I really, really like including my children in healthy projects. In her ‘Introduction’ Michele Augur writes, “I have spent the […]
Review: Short Vowel Phonics
Some children understand reading easily and quickly. Others struggle, needing a lot of support. Inevitably, parents of struggling readers look for helpful resources, but it?s surprising how little is available for those who truly need help. To fill this gap, Patricia J. Norton, a physician, mother of a struggling reader, and reading tutor created the […]