Although keyboarding is invaluable, handwriting is still very important. Peterson Directed Handwriting is a unique concept in handwriting that promises to be helpful for those who have handwriting issues as well as for a first exposure to printing and writing. Our family volunteered to review this program to: introduce a child to cursive for the […]
Reviews: Curriculum
Homeschool Crew Review: Light Speed Chemistry AP Exam Prep
Well. Wow! My head is spinning! Even when I still remembered chemistry, the Light Speed Chemistry AP Exam Prep video would have been overwhelming. It covers so much so quickly. The dynamic student presenters speak rapidly, and concept follows concept at lightning speed. I actually had to take a break and turn the DVD […]
Homeschool Crew Review: Ideal Curriculum Preschool Kit
Learning happens. It need not be formalized and organized at an early age. If loving parents read to their child, spend time outside together, encourage him to help in the kitchen and yard, take him along on errands, and just generally live alongside their child, he will develop optimally and at his own pace, […]
Homeschool Crew Review: Super Star Games
I like using games to learn and review. However, most learning games are expensive, difficult to find, and complicated to use. I am thankful to review two Super Star Game Bundles, because these games are priced right, fun, and easy to use. Our family received all eleven Super Star Games produced by Debbie […]
Homeschool Crew Review: Lesson Planet
Lesson Planet, ‘The Search Engine for Teachers’ is a site that ‘makes it easy for teachers and parents to search over 225,000 online lesson plans and worksheets that have been reviewed and rated by teachers.’ If you are a teacher, you use lesson plans. You spend time making lesson plans and you follow […]