My Homeschool Curriculum Reviews
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About me
I love to research homeschool curriculum and read reviews. I've written reviews of products that we've been using in our homeschool. This is our 7th year homeschooling and we have a relaxed neo-Classical homeschool philosophy.
Math and Critical Thinking Curriculum Reviews
- NEW** Building Thinking Skills Book 1
- Critical Thinking Skills: Building Thinking Skills Book 1
- Singapore Primary Mathematics
- An elementary math curriculum that focuses on mathematical understanding and problem solving.
- NEW** Math Galaxy
- Computer based math practice.
- Miquon Math Review
- Review of unique, discovery-based math program.
- MathTutorDVD.com Review
- MathTutorDVD provides video tutorials for all levels of math.
- ALEKS Review
- ALEKS is an on-line math curriculum that can be used either as a core curriculum or a supplement.
- Math Mammoth Review
- Math Mammoth offers complete elementary math curriculum packages as well as supplemental practice problem sets.
- Times Tales Review
- Times Tales is a mnemonic method for memorizing multiplication facts. It is the second product reviewed in this article.
- Building Thinking Skills Review
- Building Thinking Skills is a thinking skills curriculum by The Critical Thinking Company.
- Mathematical Reasoning Series Review
- This math curriculum is by the Critical Thinking Co.
- Quarter Mile Math Review
- Quarter Mile Math is a computer based math racing game.
- Saxon Facts First Review
- FactsFirst is an on-line math product that provides math fact practice in order to build instant recall.
- MathScore.com Review
- Developed by MIT graduates, MathScore.com is proven to improve math test scores.
- Mathletics Review
- Mathletics is the world's most used math website. It provides on-line math instruction for elementary and middle school students.
- Make It Real Learning Review
- Make It Real Learning modules are sets of real life problems about different mathematical topics.
- Ray's Arithmetic Review
- Ray's Arithmetic is the main math curriculum that was used in 19th century America and covers all the way from counting to Calculus.
- Math Tutor DVD - Young Minds Numbers and Counting Review
- The DVD consists of vivid pictures and video clips of a wide variety of animals, flowers, and other objects. The visual is accompanied by beautiful classical music. In addition, children narrate the DVD by counting the various objects.
Language Arts Curriculum Reviews
- NEW** Reading Kingdom
- A unique on-line reading program that starts with beginning readers and goes through 3rd grade level.
- NEW** Peterson Directed Handwriting
- This handwriting program focuses on training the child in the proper movements to form the letters.
- NEW ** Alphabet Beats A Day in the Life
- Alphabet Beats is a unique, DVD program designed to teach young children to write the alphabet.
- Rime to Read Review
- Rime to Read is an on-line beginning phonics program.
- All About Homophones Review
- All About Homophones is a supplemental spelling book focusing on homophones.
- WriteShop Story Builders Review
- Story Builders are a creative way to help initiate student writing.
- SpellQuizzer Review
- SpellQuizzer is software designed to drill students on their spelling words.
- WriteShop Primary Review
- WriteShop Primary is a composition curriculum designed for children in kindergarten through third grade.
- Write with the Best Review
- Write with the Best is a composition program. Volume 1 is designed for students in grades 3-12.
- Happy Phonics Review
- A phonics program with learning games.
- First Language Lesons for the Well-Trained Mind (Levels 1 and 2) Review
- A beginning English program using the classical method.
- AVKO Review
- AVKO is a non-profit, 501(C)3 membership organization that focuses on the development and production of materials and especially techniques to teach reading and spelling, handwriting (manuscript and cursive), and keyboarding.
- All About Spelling Review
- All About Spelling is a multi-sensory program that enables the student to UNDERSTAND the phonics.
- Our Mother Tongue Review
- A classical grammar text for junior high or high school.
- Beehive Reader Review
- The stories are tied to Level One of the All About Spelling program so they contain words the student can decode based on what he has been learning in his spelling.
Little House Books
History and Geography Curriculum Reviews
- NEW** Passport to the World
- Really fun geography book that explores the world via the spoken languages.
- Tapestry of Grace Review
- Tapestry of Grace is a Christian, classical, history-focused, multi-disciplinary, unit-study curriculum for the entire family.
- NEW** Olde World Style Maps from Homeschool in the Woods
- Printable maps to use with your history curriculum.
- Tapestry of Grace vs. Sonlight
- Comparison of Tapestry of Grace to Sonlight.
- The Prairie Primer Review
- The Prairie Primer is a literature-based Unit Study that centers around the Little House on the Prairie books. There is a large amount of American History and geography included in the study.
- Famous Men of Rome
- Memoria Press is the publisher of this teacher and student guide for a year-long study of The Famous Men of Rome.
- The Oregon Scientific Smart Globe
- Electronic globe that helps students learn nations, capitals, continents, and more.
- The Little Man in the Map Review
- The Little Man in the Map is a book to teach children about the United States map.
- A Young Scholar's Guide to Composers Review
- This year-long study consists of 32 weekly lessons and is designed for students in grades 4-8.
My favorite geography resource.
Oregon Scientific Smart Globe Deluxe
Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)
This is the most amazing tool for teaching geography to children! Watch the video of my 2 year old playing with it.
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Unit Study Reviews
- The Prairie Primer Review
- The Prairie Primer is a literature-based Unit Study that centers around the Little House on the Prairie books.
- Five in a Row
- Five in a Row is a literature-based unit study curriculum. It uses children's picture books and is designed for children ages 4-8.
- Tapestry of Grace Review
- Tapestry of Grace is a Christian, classical, history-focused, multi-disciplinary, unit-study curriculum for the entire family.
Science Curriculum Reviews
- NEW** Elements of Faith
- Elements of Faith: Faith Facts and Learning Lessons from the Periodic Table
- NEW** R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Chemistry by Pandia Press
- An hands-on elementary chemistry program.
- Apologia Elementary Science Review
- Apologia Elementary Science texts include books on Astronomy, Botany, Flying Creatures, Swimming Creatures, and Land Animals. They are designed for students in first through sixth grades.
- Animals in the Bible
- DVD and study guide to study 15 animals that are mentioned in the Bible.
- Nature Friend Magazine Review
- Nature Friend Magazine is a magazine for the whole family with informative articles and excellent nature photography.
Apologia Elementary Sale
March 1-31 at ChristianBook.com
Foreign Language Reviews
Latin
- NEW** Song School Latin Review
- Fun Latin program for early elementary children!
- NEW** The Great Latin Adventure
- An introductory Latin Course by Classical Legacy Press.
- Latina Christiana Review
- Memoria Press is the publisher of curricula for classic homeschools and private schools.
- Latin for Children vs. Latina Christiana
- A comparison of two popular elementary Latin programs.
Bible Curriculum Reviews
- Grapevine Studies
- Grapevine Studies is a unique Bible study program for all ages. Their slogan is "Stick-figuring through the Bible" because in all their studies, students do stick figure drawings to help them retain the information.
- Animals in the Bible
- DVD and study guide to study 15 animals that are mentioned in the Bible.
- New Testament Activity Pack
- Homeschool in the Woods has a beautiful lapbook kit on the New Testament.
Music and Art Reviews
- KinderBach Music Review
- KinderBach is an on-line keyboarding program for ages 3-7.
- Spears Art Studio Review
- Spears Art Studio is a complete art curriculum for grades K-8.
- ARTistic Pursuits Review
- ARTistic Pursuits is a K-12 art curriculum that teaches both art technique and art appreciation.
- Harmony Fine Arts
- Harmony Fine Arts is an art and music program with 12 yearly plans that are linked to a chronological 4-year history cycle, and are divided into the stages of learning of the classical trivium (grammar, logic, and rhetoric).
- A Young Scholar's Guide to Composers Review
- This year-long study consists of 32 weekly lessons and is designed for students in grades 4-8.
- Maestro Classics Review
- The award-winning new classical music CD series for children and families combines classic stories with great symphony orchestra music.
- Jean Welles Worship Guitar Review
- The 4-volume program is designed for students ages 10-adult.
- Zeezok - Chopin Study Review
- I received the Frederic Chopin study set to review. It includes two books: Frederic Chopin Early Years and Frederic Chopin Later Years, a study guide, and a CD.
Computer Science and On-line Education Reviews
- NEW** TeenCoder by Homeschool Programming
- Windows and Game Programming curriculum for high school
- NEW** Reading Kingdom
- A unique, on-line reading program taking children from beginners to 3rd grade level.
- Let's Make a Webpage Review
- Let's Make a Webpage is a book by Motherboard Press, a company specializing in computer education for homeschool children.
- Time 4 Learning Review
- Time 4 Learning is an on-line education program that can be used as core curriculum or as a supplement.
- HelpMe2Teach Review
- HelpMe2Teach is a paid website that provides links to educational material for students and teachers.
- KinderBach Review
- KinderBach is an on-line keyboarding program for ages 3-7.
- ALEKS Review
- ALEKS is an on-line math curriculum that can be used either as a core curriculum or a supplement.
- Web Design for Kids Review
- Web Design for Kids is an introductory web design course in DVD format. It is recommended for beginning web designers as young as 8 - 10 years old.
- Quarter Mile Math Review
- Quarter Mile Math is a computer based math racing game.
- Tektoma Review
- Tektoma is a website with video tutorials for ages 7-17 that show you how to make games with GameMaker® software.
- Keyboarding for the Christian School Review
- A traditional typing program that uses scripture for typing practice.
Books, Toys, and Games Reviews
- NEW** The Trouble with Treasure
- Historical fiction series by Susan K. Marlowe.
- Sarah's Wish Review
- The book is set in Ohio in 1858 and begins with a wild ride behind a runaway horse in which Sarah is injured and her mother is killed. Sarah's mother left behind a letter that explained that Sarah has a secret. It doesn't take too long to find out that the secret is that Sarah and her mother have been working on the Underground Railroad.
- Nana Star and the Moonman Review
- Nana Star books are a children's book series with accompanying toys.
- The Little Man in the Map Review
- The Little Man in the Map is a book to teach children about the United States map.
- Alphabet Alley Go Fish and Matching Game Review
- Alphabet Alley produces Christian themed toys for young children.
- Missing Link: Found Review
- The Missing Link: Found is a Christian action adventure book for pre-teens and young teens.
- One2Believe Nativity Set Review
- One2Believe is a maker of Biblical themed toys.
- One2Believe Noah's Ark Set Review
- Another toy from One2Believe.
- Schleich Action Figures Review
- Schleich produces realistic animal figures for play and display.
- Oregon Scientific Smart Globe
- Electronic globe that helps students learn nations, capitals, continents, and more.
- Guardian Angel Publishing
- The goals of Guardian Angel Publishing are: To lovingly create fun, affordable and educational eBook computer experiences, great print books for your preschoolers and primary age children. And to embed positive, loving and worthwhile meaning into these books.
- Bertie's War by Barbara Tifft Blakey
- Bertie's War is a novel about a 7th grade girl growing up in the turbulent times of the early 1960's. Bertie is at the confusing age between child and young woman.
- Life on the Farm Game Review
- Life on the Farm is a board game that is based on...you guessed it...Farming.
The Little Man in the Map
The Little Man In the Map: With Clues To Remember All 50 States
Amazon Price: $13.22 (as of 05/31/2012)
This unique book teaches students to identify all 50 states using a story.
Special Needs Product Reviews
- Heads Up!
- Heads Up! is a company that specializes in products designed for children with autism, ADD/ADHD, sensory issues, or other special needs. This review is for several reading aids designed to help children focus on the page.
Teacher Helps
- NEW** The Core by Leigh A. Bortins
- The Core is the latest book by Leigh Bortins, the founder of Classical Conversations.
- Sue Patrick's Workbox System
- If you read many homeschool blogs, you have probably heard of workboxes. The basic idea behind the workbox system is to divide each student's daily assignments up into short segments. The materials to do each assignment are placed in the workbox.
- HelpMe2Teach Review
- HelpMe2Teach is a paid website that provides links to educational material for students and teachers.
- Homeschooling ABCs Review
- Homeschooling ABCs is an on-line course to teach new homeschoolers the basics about homeschooling.
- Turning Points in Homeschooling Review
- Turning Points in Homeschooling is an e-book published by The Old Schoolhouse. It is an inspiring collection of testimonies from homeschoolers about their calls to homeschool.
- Studypod Review
- A Studypod is a book holder designed especially for students.
- EDUDPS Review
- Educational Diagnostic Prescriptive Services provides assessment tools to determine learning styles, learning disabilities, and career interests.
- The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Review
- This 509 page book is the most comprehensive homeschool manual that I have read.
- abc Teach Review
- abc Teach offers over 5000 free worksheets for preschool through jr. high.
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