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
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
For a variety of reasons, such as math-phobia on the part of parents or students, math isn’t always the easiest subject for homeschooling parents to teach. That said, choosing a curriculum that suits a student’s needs and fits a homeschool’s style can go a long way in making things a lot easier on everyone involved. … Read more
Horizons Math and Saxon Math are two very popular and well-respected homeschool math programs. In the years since their initial releases, these programs have helped hundreds of thousands of students become strong and capable math learners. On the surface, however, both programs seem quite similar and parents often have a hard time deciding which of … Read more
Learning to read is an important and crucial stage in any child’s life. All About Reading and Explode the Code are two popular and highly-respected reading programs whose proven techniques and lessons have helped tens of thousands of students learn to read over the years. Being excellent and reputable programs that, on the surface at … Read more