As we near the Sales Tax Holiday in the state of Alabama, I know many people are making their school supply lists and planning to take advantage of some extra savings. Here is a link to the Sales Tax info in case you want to know exactly what is covered and exactly which cities/counties [...]
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Literacy is an essential element of survival and success. Many parents struggle with ways to develop a love of reading. Here are some tips and ideas that we have used in our home to encourage reading: Of course, the first tip is to read, read, read. Put books all over your home, and [...] 
June 23-24 Gardendale First Baptist Church This is the closest homeschool convention to the Birmingham area this year. If you need some encouragement, you will find it in the workshops. If you need to explore some curriculum choices, you will find some great choices at the [...]
Barnes & Noble Bookstores is now offering a Kids’ Club that offers rewards and special offers for children ages 12 and under. There is a reward program based on the kids’ products that you purchase at the store, but there is much more: Birthday Presents: Free cupcake or cookie for [...] I am often amazed by the number of homeschool families that do not use the resource of their local public library. If you are even thinking about homeschooling, you should get acquainted with all that a library has to offer. Many library systems are now offering FREE ebooks and audiobooks through their online services, [...] I have found Considering God’s Creation to be a wonderful science resource for us during the elementary grades. I had tried reading the encyclopedias and doing narrations as detailed in The Well-Trained Mind, but I couldn’t seem to get it all together. Perhaps it required too much prep work for me? Probably! Considering God’s [...] To be honest, spelling has not been an easy subject for me to teach. I have tried several different resources, and I think I have only recently settled on what works best for me. We have tried Spelling Workout workbooks and online games/resources for enrichment, but after starting Spelling Power with my younger daughter, I [...] I started both of my girls in grammar studies using First Language Lessons, a very simple grammar study that focuses on the basics of English grammar and writing. My daughters memorized poems, learned the months of the year, memorized the definitions of the parts of speech, and explored narration. Even today I can start one [...]
Math curriculum choices are always the most difficult for me. I want to make sure I am giving my students the best possible opportunity to have good experiences with math. In addition, math curriculum is probably the most expensive part of any homeschool budget. So, this is one product I [...] When homeschooling, many people make this educational choice for religious reasons. Although we feel strongly that we need to share our religious beliefs with our children, this was not the primary reason that we chose to homeschool. Bible studies are an important part of our school day though. As a matter of fact, I [...] |
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