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. […]
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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: Say What You Mean: Beginning Debate by JoJo Tabares
So, your teens are full of worthwhile opinions and great ideas. That’s a joy for any parent, especially a homeschooling parent. Now the next question is: can they communicate their ideas winsomely? Can they discuss them articulately and graciously with opponents? Can they convince others of the truth of a matter? Based on the […]
Learning from Real Writers
Last spring I discovered The Writer’s Workshop by Greg Roper, a little gem of a book meant to teach college students how to write. Its philosophy was appealing and its teaching fabulous, so I determined to use it with my children, ages 9-16. A college level book for such young children? Yes, with some (major) […]