Homeschoolers love a challenge. What if there was a way to gain lessons in science, nature, art, nutrition, biology, and life in the simple act of
Bridge Materials – Why They Matter and How You Can Take Advantage of Them [Show]
Bridge Materials – Why They Matter and How You Can Take Advantage of Them [Show]
As you come to the end of a mathematics year, particularly in Pre-Algebra, it can be easy to think you and your student are ready to coast into
Math Resources
Math Resources
Favorite iPad Apps for Homeschoolers
Favorite iPad Apps for Homeschoolers
People always ask me if and how I use tablets in our homeschool. The first answer is yes! We definitely make use of our tablet as it provides a
How to Teach a Child Math Facts
How to Teach a Child Math Facts
You can help your students learn math fact fluency at home or in math class; read some of our strategies in this blog post. Let’s say you and a
How Math-U-See Got to Ghana and Ghana Got to Us
How Math-U-See Got to Ghana and Ghana Got to Us
When Judy Griffin emailed a video and a few photos of herself and two of her boys using the Math-U-See manipulative blocks in Ghana, we were
The 4 Dangers of the Homeschool Comparison Trap
The 4 Dangers of the Homeschool Comparison Trap
What Is the Homeschool Comparison Trap? I have over a decade of homeschool experience, yet at times, I find myself wondering if I have failed as a
5 Library Tips From Sarah Mackenzie
5 Library Tips From Sarah Mackenzie
Let’s face it - the logistics of taking kids into a quiet area can seem like mixing oil and water. Most of us know what a great resource the library
Build a Strong Math Foundation with Math-U-See
Build a Strong Math Foundation with Math-U-See
According to BBCNews.com (May 5, 2016), the number-one reason a building collapses is because the foundation is too weak. In the article, a civil