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Bible Story Printables

Bible Story Printables offers a wonderful resource for Bible curriculum and supplements for your homeschool studies. The site offers games, coloring, crafts, and minibooks for study of Scripture.

Old Schoolhouse Freebie Directory

Do you ever wish that you could really get a good look at a homeschool product before buying it? Sure, each company’s ad says that it’s the best, but you’re still left wondering “Is it best for my family?”

With our new Homeschool Freebie Directory, you can find out for sure. We’ve [...]

Considering God’s Creation

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 [...]

Spelling

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 [...]

Grammar & Writing

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 [...]

Elementary Math

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 [...]

RightStart Math

As we look at the needs of most PreK-K students, we have discussed Handwriting and Reading, and today we are going to focus on math skills. As with all the activities/curriculum I have introduced, I must emphasize again that you should take each subject slowly and consistently. At this age, [...]

Handwriting Without Tears

Handwriting Without Tears is a wonderful introduction to handwriting and to the “school” table as well! Whenever a mom of a 4 or 5 year old asks me what they should do to get their child on the right start for education, this is one of the first things I recommend.

The [...]

Time 4 Learning

“Time4Learning is a new approach that takes advantage of today’s technology. It’s a convenient, online home education program that combines learning with fun educational teaching games.

The online language arts and math comprise a comprehensive program for preschool, elementary school, and middle school. Science and social studies programs are provided as a free bonus [...]

Bible Story Printables

Bible Story Printables offers a wonderful resource for Bible curriculum and supplements for your homeschool studies. The site offers games, coloring, crafts, and minibooks for study of Scripture.