With math being such a critical, and often challenging, subject to teach, picking a homeschool math program is never an easy choice. Math Mammoth and CLE Math are two comprehensive, highly-respected and popular homeschool math programs that have helped many students develop and hone their math skills over the years. That said, the two programs … Read more
Math Mammoth and BJU Math are two very popular, high-quality and respected homeschool math programs that have helped numerous students over the years develop strong foundations in math. Both programs have their share of passionate advocates online, and as a result it can be hard for some parents to decide which is best for them. … Read more
Teaching math at home can be tough for any parent. Not every parent has the experience necessary, the time to devote to it or they may simply feel uncomfortable with their own math skills to take on such an important subject area. A self-study homeschool math curriculum can be an ideal solution for such parents. … Read more
With dinosaurs and other ancient creatures stomping around the Earth, the ancient world can be endlessly fascinating for kids. From electronic toys to coloring books, there is no shortage of paleontology and dinosaur-themed merchandise out there, but few take advantage of a child’s natural curiosity and interest to provide a quality learning experience. Paleontologist kits … Read more
Learning to read is an important milestone in any child’s life. With reading being a foundation for further learning, it can also be something of a stressful experience for parents, particularly those new to teaching themselves. Logic of English and All About Reading are two well-known and respected programs that can make learning to read … Read more
Picking a math curriculum for your student is an important decision for any homeschool. A good math program not only teaches math in a way that kids can understand it, but explores math at a depth and level of rigor that will prepare students for anything they may wish to study or do with their … Read more
Since its founding in 2008, Time4Writing has helped thousands of elementary, middle and high school students improve their writing through various online courses. With classes ranging from general grammar to more advanced mechanics to formal essay writing, many parents, unsure about their own ability to objectively evaluate their child’s writing, found great success with Time4Writing. … Read more
Putting together a complete year’s curriculum can be challenging for homeschooling parents. Between researching, selecting and buying high quality curricula for every subject (and for each child), creating lesson plans and schedules, gathering all the necessary materials and dealing with all the other time-consuming tasks required to teach a homeschool successfully…well, it can be a … Read more
Early childhood is a critical stage of human development and learning. Babies are born ready and willing to learn and parents who encourage learning through play can lay a strong foundation for positive cognitive development for the years to come. KiwiCo and Lovevery are two companies that have developed subscription boxes filled with hands-on learning … Read more
It’s no secret that most kids love electronics, apps and their computers. After all, what parent hasn’t had those endless nightly struggles over screen time? Rather than fighting, however, parents may be better served by guiding their child’s interest in electronics and thereby helping them develop a variety of STEM skills to better serve them … Read more