After two decades of homeschooling, I sometimes look back and see things I wish I had done differently. If I could do it over, I would get more of Susan K. Marlow’s exciting and wholesome books for my family to enjoy. The Circle C Ranch books are written in several series from beginning readers to teens […]
Reviews: Curriculum
Six Historical Thinking Skills and Your Homeschool
There is a new movement sweeping history education that seeks to enhance critical historical literacy using six thinking skills. These skills can benefit anyone who studies history and are especially relevant to homeschooled teens, but they are not without danger either. The following brief overview consists of notes taken when Donna Ward, the mother […]
Review: Introduction to Psychology from a Christian Perspective by Vicki Tillman
Many teens are interested in psychology, but most psychology texts are written from a non-Christian or anti-Christian point of view. On the other hand, Christian psychology courses, such as Sonlight’s AP course, are available for homeschools but are too difficult for many teens. In her Introduction to Psychology from a Christian Perspective, Vicki Tillman, M.A., […]
Review: Career Exploration by Vicki Tillman
As homeschooling parents of teens we are not only teachers; we are also guidance counsellors. This is enough to frighten many parents but there are resources that make it easier. One of them is Vicki Tillman’s Career Exploration, a workbook that explores many aspects of a teen’s aptitudes, interests, and passions and helps translate them […]