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Visual Latin: Makes Latin Easy!

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 →

Learning the Alphabet Part I

I am of the opinion, especially after teaching for five years, that learning should occur in the context of everyday living spurred by curiosity and creativity.  Learning should be fun and easy and never forced … if it can be helped. From the moment I found out the I was pregnant with my first baby, I was thinking about how and when I would start to introduce guided learning.   The most important and paramount concern that I had was finding a way to make learning fun and avoid the sense of dread and boredom that tends to come with formal … Continue reading →

A Fun Weekend In Maine

This weekend, I went to Maine with the boys and my husband’s parents. It has pretty much become an annual trip for us, and we go the same weekend every year so that we can go to the Common Ground Fair, which takes place in the town of Unity. The Common Ground Fair is a unique and special event that is focused on sustainability and environmental awareness. There are many educational opportunities for adults, and also many fun things for children of all ages. While we were at the fair, Dylan was able to try doing some new things. There … Continue reading →

Special Education After High School is Elusive

Parents of children who have special needs realize that their parenting responsibilities will not end when their child becomes eighteen. Unfortunately, the education system may not have that same understanding. Programs for adults with special needs are the first to go when cuts must be made. Children who have special needs are able to receive at least some of the services that they require while they attend school. Many of these services are things that public schools are required to provide for students who need certain types of services. Schools that can’t provide for the needs of an individual child … Continue reading →

Preschool Educational Toy Round Up

Christmas is coming so the time to toy shop is sneaking up on us. Christmas gets closer every year to the adults. This year make your toy selections wisely. Chose toys this year that inspire curiosity, imagination and a love for learning. The following list of toys is some of my favorite preschool toys that are fun and educational. Educational Insights Geosafari Talking Microscope: Explore the wonder of getting 5x closer with this perfect first microscope. The microscope features 5x focusing magnifier and a light that makes viewing easy. It comes with a Talking Microscope Unit and 12 prepared interactive … Continue reading →

Educational Website: Starfall

All of us with preschoolers are concerned with literacy. We want our children to read well and enjoy it. However, teaching a child to read seems like an overwhelming tasks filled with daunting lessons. How do you teach a child how to read? The feelings come from a fear that we will not teach our children correctly and in doing so doom them forever to a life without the love of books. Well, take a breath and let me introduce you to a site that will help your child learn to read in a fun way. Starfall is one of … Continue reading →

Online Educational Program: BigIQKids.com

Product: Big IQkids.com Age Level: K-8th grade Format: Online Learning Program Price: Free through Premium Programs What is BigIQKids.com? (From the site.) BigIQkids.com presents a unique learning method designed to help each child develop the skills needed to perform to his/her full potential. Our award winning programs are designed for students in grades K-adults and promote spelling efficiency, vocabulary building, math fact mastery and US geography knowledge via multimedia reinforcement and independent learning. We offer both FREE spelling, math, vocabulary, U.S. states programs and spelling and vocabulary games. What does my family think? I have been familiar with the company … Continue reading →

Learning Ally Makes Reading Accessible

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What you used to recognize by the name Recording For the Blind & Dyslexic has changed it’s name. The new name is Learning Ally. It will continue to provide the services that make reading more accessible to people of all ages who are blind or dyslexic. Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic was founded in 1948. In general, the longer an organization maintains the same name, the easier it is for people to recognize who they are, and what they do. It makes people trust them. Considering this, you may be wondering why Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic decided … Continue reading →

Home School Blogger Spotlight: Adverntures in Mommydom

Ticia, from Adventures in Mommydom, includes everyone on her adventures homeschooling her three kids. Her desire to homeschool stemmed from the desire to provide a solid individualized education for her individual children. No cookie cutter school systems for her and I have to say I admire that attitude. Ticia has a wide range of interests and hobbies which makes her blog full of interest and fun. The blog design is fun, colorful, yet easy to read and navigate. The content is fun, engaging, and like sitting down and talking to an old friend at the library. I added in library … Continue reading →

End of the Year Fun

My daughter recently came home with a list of end-of-the-year activities that she and her classmates will be participating in before school lets out for the summer. I still marvel at the rate at which this academic year flew by. Soon I will be back in charge of entertaining my 6-year-old on a daily basis. Of course, there’s still a month or so left of school, and my daughter is thrilled that she will be participating in the following fun (and educational) activities: Letter Writing Doesn’t seem too exciting, right? Fortunately, my daughter’s teacher is extremely creative and loves to … Continue reading →