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Geography: Galloping the Globe

Product: Galloping the Globe Publisher: Geography Matters Grade Level: K through 4th grade Subject: Geography unit which also covers science, vocabulary, Bible, history and literature. Format: Paperback, Digital Download Homeschool Method: Works well with any homeschooling method or learning style due to the engaging format, hands on activities, and additional materials and lapbook workbook available for purchase. Christian or Secular: The curriculum does contain references to the Bible. Please note: Works hand in hand with Considering God’s Creation and My Father’s World. Description: (per site) Word searches, mazes, maps and more…clues, puzzles, and animals galore! What an enchanting way to … Continue reading →

Review: Mystery of History Vol. 3

Mystery of History has come out with its 3rd volume spanning the time period of the Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations (1455-1707). This Christian based curriculum will cover some of the greatest minds of the time period such as Martin Luther, Copernicus and Shakespeare. This history curriculum covers world history chronologically so your student will learn about Cervantes writing Don Quixote while at the same time learning about Australian Aborigines to the founding of Jamestown. Volume III is divided into two semesters for a total of 28 weeks of study following the three lessons a week layout. The student … Continue reading →

The 50 States Game

Here’s a fun way for the whole family to learn about United States Geography. Go to the 50 States game at Addicting Games. You will see an outline of the U.S. with outlines for Alaska and Hawaii below. One state shape is at the top, along with its name. . Each time you play, it’s a little different because the states are offered in random order. Click on the state and drag it, placing it on the map as close as possible to where you think it goes. If you are correct the shapes stays where you dropped it. If … Continue reading →

The Most Talked About Homeschooling Blogs in 2007

This is my annual list of the most talked about blogs in 2007. We love comments, and the more the better! If you have been wanting to peruse the homeschooling blog but weren’t sure where to start. . .this is the place to be! My Top 5 Math Curriculum Picks In Defense of Teaching Creation Too Much Information Homeschooling or Housekeeping? Why We Are Not Testing Our Gifted Son Reason #2 Why Tax Credits Are Wrong for Homeschoolers You Call That Homeschooling? The National Lunch Association Takes Aim at Those Who Dare to Eat at Home It Has Been a … Continue reading →

My Top 5 Geography Picks

As I was creating the exhausting but complete and current homeschool curriculum glossary, it dawned on me that, people might want to search by subject matter, and might be interested in what I recommend. Having spent all of that time researching curriculums, I also wanted more mileage out of that well spent time and knowledge gained. Therefore, I will spend some time presenting my top curriculum picks in each subject. Geography is my nemesis. I never learned it effectively in a way that stuck with me, so when I see a program that helps my piece the world together, I … Continue reading →

Curriculum Shopping Strategies: What Do You Teach Poorly?

Now is the time of year when conventions are just around the corner and many of us are looking around for the next thing to buy. For me, I’m looking for a science curriculum and have been comparing, pricing, considering and contemplating for at least a few weeks. I’ve narrowed it down to just five. (I started out with just six so I’m not getting very far.) I figured it was a good time to start thinking about how you’re going to tackle purchasing your curriculum this year because it can be one of the more major decisions that we … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Week in Review May 12, 2007 – May 18, 2007

This past week on the families.com homeschooling blog, I touched on several interesting topics beginning with some of the reasons I am glad I homeschool. A difficult morning prompted me to write about thoughts of putting the kids back in school. I also gave my top curriculum pick for several subjects and compiled a list of things homeschoolers can do over the summer. Here is the families.com homeschooling week in review May 12, 2007 – May 18, 2007. 12 May 2007 Reasons I am Glad I Homeschool: Unnecessary Competition by Andrea Hermitt is a post about traditionally schooled children taking … Continue reading →