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Saxon Math Review by a Homeschool Teacher
My last post was all about mine and my family’s Saxon Math journey. In this post I am sharing a review of each book we have enjoyed and why. These books all follow the wonderful spiral method that Saxon Math is known for.
Spring at A Basketful of Joy
Welcome back to my overflowing basket! I have been hard at work this spring using any extra time I had available to get this up and running more efficiently to bless all my readers.
5 Exciting Audio Drama Resources for Families
After sharing some of the best read-alouds for families I wanted to now share some of our favorite audio drama resources. These audio adventures are made by multiple companies with various skills in sound effects and a full cast list of actors! The original music scores, advanced studio effects, and gripping acting make these adventures some of the very best and most exciting to listen to.
Creating Interactive Lapbooks: A Complete Guide
Have you every heard of lapbooks and wondered what exactly is a lapbook? How can I help my children make a lapbook? What is the purpose of a lapbook? Well, here are all the answers to your questions and how lapbooks are a simple yet exciting way for children to learn more about a subject they are interested in! If you want to know how to use lapbooking in your homeschool, visit my other blog post here to be inspired.
FREE Middle Ages Picture Book List
This spring, I have had the opportunity to teach kids from kindergarten to 4th grade all about the Middle Ages! It has been a blast reading together, doing crafts, and discussing so many of the amazing things that happened during the medieval times.
My Favorite Stress-Free Preschool Products
My Favorite Stress-Free Preschool Products If you are balancing homeschooling bigger kids with little ones close by or if you only have a toddler, it still
Essential Supplies for Homeschool Moms
For any mom or homeschool teacher, starting to homeschool or beginning another year of homeschooling can seem overwhelming. There are so many things to consider as you think of what curriculum, projects, and supplies are needed to get organized.
Why Reading is Important for Children
Why Reading is Important for Children Why it is beneficial to read to your little ones Reading is a wonderful gift. Every book is a
Essential Homeschool Supplies
With the start of a school year there is so much excitement and anticipation. School shopping and organizing can be so much fun! To make things even simpler for you and your family I have compiled a list of the top investments for your school room that will help your year begin with more organization, productivity, and efficiency.
Discover My Family’s Favorite Christmas Movies
Christmas is here and it is time to curl up and watch a good movie with the whole family! I have compiled a list below of my family’s favorite Christmas movies - from the oldest classics, favorites we grew up with, and a few new ones that we have discovered along the way! I hope you enjoy these with your family this Christmas season!