Curriculum

Some of my kids do not like to read. Some do not like to do math. Stanley F Schmidt, PhD recognized that many kids out there feel the same way. Who is Fred? The Life of Fred books are about a boy [...]

We have used Hot Dots, by Educational Insights, products in our house for over 8 years. My kids look forward to when they get to use them- they are considered special because we do not use them [...]

It's a season of change. School has started in our area and our family is about to make some big changes, so we're starting our homeschool year off saving money and staying frugal. Read more to [...]

There are times when I want my kids to work on their school work independently because I need to take care of some other business. When they’re in the first few grades of elementary school, [...]

**Update** It appears that Math Minutes is no longer available from the publisher. I’m still looking. There are other sites, but I haven’t found one that is very kid friendly yet- [...]

People with dyslexia have a tendency to be artistic, athletic, creative, and have a vast amount of very valuable talents. Let's lift up their self esteem by showing them what they can do and give [...]

People with dyslexia are NOT mentally disabled. Their brains are hardwired to work predominantly on the right, giving them some of the most desirable talents possible. Since a dyslexic brain [...]

You may not have access to an experienced guide to share some of the most important tips for tutoring. Based on my experience and training, these are crucial, must-have tips.

The Barton Reading System was originally developed for adults struggling with dyslexia. It has since been adapted so children as young as 5 can use it, too, if they can hear difference between [...]

I have chosen to use the Wordly Wise 3000 edition 1 books to teach my children vocabulary. The example pictures I am using are from edition 1, but the other editions have a similar format and [...]