In the current American political arena, there is much talk about the presidency. Never in history has there been such a heated election and polarization of parties. This is an ideal time for your homeschool children to study a unit on the Presidents of the United States. Presidents of the United States Unit Study (Review) Katie […]
10 Apps to Help You Learn French
Bonjour! French is a popular language to learn, but learning any new language can be difficult. Fortunately, there are all types of apps available at your fingertips to make learning French a little bit easier. We all like saving money, so we have tried out a few different free language apps and have found the […]
7 Best Free Apps for Learning Chinese
Chinese is the most widely-spoken first language in the world. That alone proves that learning Chinese is a valuable skill. Unlike other languages Chinese is a little harder to learn because you have to learn how to write and read the characters. It will take some time and effort, but it is possible to learn […]
8 Incredible Free Apps to Learn German
Using free apps to learn German is a great way to learn this very popular language. German is generally a little harder for English speaking people to learn than other languages because of grammatical differences, but it is possible to learn. One way to learn new vocabulary and become more familiar with the language is to […]
7 Free Apps to Learn Italian
The Italian language is a beautifully spoken language. It is the most studied language in the entire world. If you are looking for a fun way to practice Italian, then using your phone or tablet is the way to go. There are numerous apps that cost money to use them, but if you are looking […]
Understanding Learning Styles for Homeschool Success
Today you meet Robin, one of our contributing writers, who also works in education. Robin is introducing learning styles as part of our Summer Learning series. Think back to your school days. Were there teachers that you effortlessly learned from and then others you couldn’t seem to learn anything from? Did you learn best by […]
The 4 R’s of a Successful Homeschool Day
Welcome to our special Summer Learning series and giveaway! There is no time like the present to prepare for the next school year, especially if, like us, you tend to homeschool year round. How to Have a Successful Homeschool Day Responsibility is a desirable quality in any leader. In our homeschool we are training young […]
A Charlotte Mason Approach
Charlotte Mason was a British educator in the 1800’s who believed all children deserved a broad education. Her methods and philosophies are still used today by many homeschoolers. While some follow her methods strictly, homeschoolers using almost any method can benefit from her teachings. Some of her most popular methods that are still being used […]
How to Find Free Homeschool Resources
I have heard many, many families who, when in a bind, and not able to afford homeschool curriculum, went completely digital and found all of their materials online. I have not done it, but I do supplement (sometimes heavily) with what we find online. I hope these tips will help others of you who are […]
Teaching Reading with Explode the Code
Learning to read is a pivotal part of growing up. Once you can read, you can really learn anything! The world of books can be full of imagination and wonder as we meet famous people from history, or learn about different artists and inventors. I am sure everyone would agree that learning to read is […]
