Debbie's Homeschool Corner

Do you have a teen with an entrepreneurial spirit? Learning to run a business can be a great project for a teen, teaching self-discipline, time-manage [...]

Apologia Educational Ministries’  What We Believe series was written to introduce children to the basic truths of the Christian faith. It is one of [...]

Are you interested in piano lessons for your children, but the cost is prohibitive? Or is the time/travel for driving to lessons an inconvenience? Hom [...]

Mathletics, a division of 3P Learning,  is an online math site that provides extensive math skills practice for students in K through 12th grades. It [...]

[...] time to finish my planning for next year’s curriculum and to do more extensive planning for a biology class that I’ll be teaching. I think what is most stressful is trying to balance each of these [...]

[...] , and more. Emily is really enjoying the funny (but educational) videos and quizzes in the biology class she is trying out. These courses are normally $99 a year each, but right now, Standard [...]

[...] In Week 2 of biology Class, the kids collected 4 samples of pond water, adding a different type of food to each jar—hay, [...]

[...] Last week in biology class, we learned about algae. First, we spent some time reviewing and discussing the various algae [...]

[...] , quizzes, and suggested classroom hands-on activities. This new program is called Standard Deviants Accelerate. Standard Deviants Accelerate Homeschool Courses include these topics, primarily for [...]

[...] Press’s Omnibus 1. This very meaty program covers ancient literature and history. Standard Deviants Accelerate has been a fun way to learn and review high school level subjects. There are so many [...]

[...] We’re just starting a new review for the Standard Deviants Accelerate site. 14 courses are available for biology, algebra, arithmetic, earth science, [...]

[...] a guide with reading assignments, web links, comprehension and application questions, hands-on activities, and research assignments.  Novels and fascinating science and history books form the meat [...]

[...] with Five in a Row—lots of snuggling on the couch reading books, and fun hands-on activities that brought the books to life. Riding along in Mr. Gumpy’s Motor Car Evaporating [...]

[...] the instructions for the RNA in the ribosomes to manufacture different types of proteins.  Hands-on activities can be so helpful in understanding difficult concepts! [...]

[...] the processes of mitosis and meiosis with the dough “chromosomes” and paper “cells”. Hands-on activities seem to engage them well and help them understand the material better. I’m glad I [...]

[...] this book for anyone with children or teens. I received this book free as a member of BookLook Bloggers in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. [...]

[...] of a Creator. It left me wanting to research more about the subject! As a member of BookLook Bloggers, I received this book free in exchange for my honest opinion. [...]

[...] may prefer the regular version of The Case for Faith, which is much meatier. As a member of BookLook Bloggers, I received this book free in exchange for my honest opinion. [...]

[...] study features, I didn’t find it easy to navigate. I received a free copy of this book from BookLook Bloggers in exchange for my honest review. [...]

[...] words), comprehension and interpretation questions, and suggested activities. Some of the comprehension questions could be answered from listening to the story, while others required some research or [...]

[...] themselves chunk 3-4 of the book chapters together, and include vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, and questions that require deeper thinking and application of the material, about 12-20 [...]

[...] and Songs of Experience Questions to think about “While You Read” 8 poems Comprehension questions for the poems Literary Lesson on “tone” Discussions of each poem and its tone [...]

[...] were taught and practiced. The literary elements of topic, plot, and theme were reviewed. Comprehension questions were included for each chapter, and the parallels between this plot and the Russian [...]

[...] content to the program. We have enjoyed using the Youth Virtue Journal. It has sparked some good discussions, and has hopefully helped Emily think about these virtues and how she can develop them in [...]

[...] author suggests that students and teachers read the book together, and it has sparked some good discussions so far. I will say that, even though the book is meant to be discussed, it is written [...]

[...] the DVD to be “boring” although she had initially been eager to watch it. We did have some good discussions about the content and ideas, though, so she did learn from the video. The content was [...]

[...] activities. She has chosen to do some of the lapbook activities, though. We’ve had some good discussions about stewardship, prisoners of war, life during World War II, Maria von Trapp, and more. [...]

[...] , cooperative, and responsible has long been a struggle for me, so when I heard that Motivate Your Child: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Raising Kids Who Do What They Need to Do Without Being Told [...]

[...] is always on the heart. The same authors have just published a brand-new book, Motivate Your Child: A Christian Parent's Guide to Raising Kids Who Do What They Need to Do Without [...]

[...] I am excited to share with you about a new book I’m reading this month -- Motivate Your Child: A Christian Parent's Guide to Raising Kids Who Do What They Need to Do Without Being Told. [...]

[...] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/romanroadsmedia/videos Other members of the Schoolhouse Review Crew reviewed some other wonderful products from Roman Roads media. I’ve used some of [...]

[...] up to 50% off membership rates, so it’s a great time to try it out! Many  members of the Schoolhouse Review Crew have written reviews this month, so you can find out more before you commit! [...]

[...] The Schoolhouse Review Crew is wrapping up another year. As I’m looking forward to a six-week break from my review [...]