The thought of teaching Latin made me want to hide under a table. I did not think there would be any way for me to teach Latin. I never took Latin in school. I have no experience in this subject and quite frankly it is an intimidating subject if you are unfamiliar. Knowing that I decided to homeschool to provide a better education I knew I would have to find away to teach my children Latin. Latin will help build a strong foundation for English. A person who knows Latin will have a firmer grasp on vocabulary and spelling. I … Continue reading →

The Product Publisher: Maven of Memory Publishing Cost: $12.95 each or the set for $51.80. Check the site the was on sale for $38.85 Ages: Recommended for High School College Prep Genius makes the ‘Master the SATs’ DVD course. They publish a novella series called Vocab Cafe. The books are designed to teach vocabulary words frequently on the SAT exam. Each book is designed with a 3-step approach of increasing vocabulary: definition, repetition, and reinforcement. The words are highlighted in the text, and the definition is found at the bottom of the page. Each book teaches 300 SAT words. The … Continue reading →

Product: Before Five in a Row Age Level: 2-4 years old Format: Softcover book Price: $35.00 What is Before Five in a Row? Not to leave out the eager younger children, this volume provides mini Five in a Row- style lessons for youngsters. This book; however, is divided into two parts, the first being similar to the other curriculum guides. Just as in the original series, each unit is built around a simple, classic children’s storybook. This book differs from the older volumes in that it is not structured around a week. The purpose is simply to provide an array … Continue reading →