A Literature-Rich Geography Curriculum for Book Lovers

by Cait Curley 6 Comments

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I cannot wait to gush about the literature-rich geography curriculum we’ve been using! Our homeschool routine includes carefully selected, high-quality read alouds and educational games. There are oodles of fantastic books out there! I believe that you could homeschool the elementary years with your library card alone. Truly. And yet, this is easier said than…

My Kids Have Fallen Head Over Heels for Smartick Math

by Cait Curley 23 Comments

For the past several months, I have been gushing about our family’s new favorite math program: Smartick Math. I have recommended the program to countless friends and family members, Kara and I have chatted about our mutual love for the program on The Homeschool Sisters Podcast, and I’ve mentioned the program on Simple Homeschool. Well,…

Using Spielgaben in Your Homeschool

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Let’s cut to the chase here: I’ve been drooling over Spielgaben for years. As a school psychologist and homeschool mom to three kiddos, I am constantly on the hunt for high-quality, educational materials that encourage play and creativity. Spielgaben fits the bill, without question. I first heard of Spielgaben back in 2013, before we started homeschooling….

Bring Books to Life with Ivy Kids

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Have you heard of Ivy Kids? I briefly mentioned them here, but today I’d like to share more. As a bookworm and homeschool mom to three kids 8 and under, I rely heavily on high-quality read alouds and educational games and extension activities. As an educator, I know how important it is for children to…

10 Practical Reasons Why You Need Virtual Field Trips in Your Life

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I could tell you about the time my husband and I took an early morning, business-class flight from Boston to California with our baby, thinking he’d fall asleep, only to have him reach through the seats and accidentally spill coffee on a sleeping woman. Or, I could tell you about how my oldest screamed in…

Enrich Your Homeschool: Learn French with Whistlefritz

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Today, I’m sharing our family’s experience with The Educator’s French Collection by Whistlefritz, but first, the backstory… As an educator, I know that yesterday was the best time to for my children to learn another language. Research has shown, time and time again, that early childhood is the best time for language learning. Of course, this is…

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