The Charlotte Mason method is quite popular in the homeschool world, with many families using its principles to guide their learning to one degree or another. The method is quite flexible and open-ended, and its principles and suggestions can be applied and implemented in a number of different ways. While this leaves parents with a … Read more
When it comes to providing kids with open-ended, explorational and even educational play, nothing really beats free-building toys. If you are a parent of a child who is a bit too young for a Lego set or a hands-on electronics kit, magnetic tiles can be an easier to use option that can let them build … Read more
Spelling isn’t always the easiest subject to teach, and the usual word list and drill methods don’t always help every student reach their full potential. All About Spelling and Spelling You See are two popular homeschool programs that have helped untold numbers of students become better spellers. Yet, the programs take very different approaches in … Read more
Generation Genius and Mystery Science are two online, video-based science programs that have become quite popular among homeschoolers in recent years. Both programs offer high-quality, NGSS-aligned and secular science lessons on demand and are fairly affordable, as far as online curricula are concerned. With that said, Generation Genius and Mystery Science do have significant differences … Read more
Sometimes it seems like nothing can instill fear in the hearts of homeschooling families than the prospect of teaching math. Picking a curriculum that suits a student’s learning style, pace of learning and homeschool needs can, however, make things quite a bit easier…often for all involved. Both Math U See and Singapore Math offer high … Read more
Learning to spell can be a frustrating and intimidating experience for homeschooling students and their parents. Spelling Power and All About Spelling are two very popular and highly respected homeschool spelling curricula whose careful, multisensory and even fun lessons have helped innumerable students become better spellers without all the stress. Although rooted in the principles … Read more
Being able to write, and write well, is a critical skill that homeschooling families often struggle with. For these families, an easy to use, straightforward and comprehensive English writing curriculum can be invaluable. Essentials in Writing (EIW) and the Institute for Excellence in Writing’s (IEW’s) Structure and Style are two popular, systematic and highly effective … Read more
Although typing has become central to modern learning, learning to write legibly and efficiently by hand is still an important skill that students need to master. The D’Nealian and Zaner-Bloser methods of handwriting are two of the more well-known and popular styles taught to students today. Both methods have been proven to be quite effective … Read more
Living books are perhaps most well known as part of the Charlotte Mason approach, but can be a part of just about any homeschooling philosophy or style. Compared to a dry textbook, living books can often offer a more engaging, richer and memorable way of approaching subjects, making lessons more effective and enjoyable for both … Read more
Note: Where mentioned, prices correct as of writing, all prices in USD. The unfortunate reality of homeschooling is that not every parent necessarily has the time to teach every course themselves. As a consequence, digital and online homeschooling programs have become quite popular in recent years, guiding students through engaging, multimedia-rich lessons and practice, while … Read more