The following is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy. Math is much more than boring textbooks, repetitive worksheets or memorizing tables. Keep your children engaged with these free math resources that add up to tons of fun! (I have also added in pictures of some of our favorite math products, which all contain affiliate [...]
Free Language Arts Resources Online for Homeschoolers
April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The following is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy. Teaching your children language arts can be a challenge – you’ll cover everything from phonics to grammar, sentence structure to poetry. I’m sharing my best free resources for language arts in this list. Get your pencils ready to take some notes! 1.Handwriting Worksheets My boys [...]
6 Tips to Help Memory Work Stick
March 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This post is written by contributing writer Becky @ This Reading Mama. My oldest two boys are currently in a program at church that requires them to memorize new Bible verses each week. I won’t lie. Memorization doesn’t come naturally for either of them and it has been a struggle {to say the least}. But [...]
Drilling Math Facts
January 11, 2013 by 8 Comments
Written by contributing writer Roan of Joyful Always. — Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts must be memorized by every child. While there are various computer programs and games available for these math drills, in my experience I have found that old-fashioned paper flashcards have proven most successful in my homeschool. I have also found [...]
Book Review: Grammar Girl’s Ultimate Writing Guide for Students
August 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The following is a post from contributing writer Sarah Small of SmallWorld at Home. I am a grammar and writing book junkie. I have two complete shelves of such guides, and I have no plans to stop collecting. But honestly, I don’t use them all. I use bits and pieces from some of them as [...]
There You Have It: Fun Tips for Using “There,” “Their,” and “They’re”
March 16, 2012 by 12 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer, Julianna, of Petunia June. Like many others, my kids often struggle with the usage of three notorious words: there, their, and they’re. And for good reason! They all sound the same, and they’re kind of tricky to use. To assist my children, I devised a fun memory [...]
Top Ten FREE Online Phonics Resources for Preschool, Kindergarten and Beyond
February 10, 2012 by 15 Comments
Since beginning home schooling with my youngest daughter, I’ve learned what a vital role phonics plays. Sometimes, worksheets and early readers become rote and boring. In looking for resources for practicing phonics concepts, I came across a handful of free resources online. 1. vocabulary.co.il This extensive site can be used from preschool all the way to [...]
