My son recently started his Kindergarten year and I've been looking for extra help and work books that deal with phonics and letter practice. I found a book called Phonics for Kindergarten from Amazon and wrote a post about it on my blog, It's A Weghorn Life. … [Read more...] about Phonics for Kindergarten Workbook {Review}
Language Arts
Living History Books: Washington and Adams
Living History Books: Washington and Adams While working through American History this year, thumb Nebby from over at Letters From Nebby has been sharing the lists of books and lesson plans. Now she is sharing her list of books and lessons on the history of the presidencies of Washington and Adams. If you are looking for a reading list to supplement your studies or to just … [Read more...] about Living History Books: Washington and Adams
Whatever Wanda {Book Review}
How often do our kids, or ourselves, have a bad attitude? I hate how it seems to make a day or event drag on forever! But if we can coax our kids (or us), into a better mood, then everyone usually enjoys themselves! And that's the point of the book, Whatever Wanda by Christy Ziglar. … [Read more...] about Whatever Wanda {Book Review}
Mind-Mapping for the Visual Learner
As homeschooling parents one of the most frustrating lessons can be found in teaching your child how to write a paper. I’ve heard numerous accounts that can attest to the fact that it can be a long process. Will they be able to write clearly enough to tackle the SAT’s? What about when they get to college? For some kids a bulleted outline works well. They can look at a book and … [Read more...] about Mind-Mapping for the Visual Learner
FREE Printable: The Secret Garden – Make Your Own Terrarium
World for Learning shares with us a fun, hands-on activity for The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett - make your own terrarium! You'll learn how an ecosystem works and be able to download their FREE printable that includes a supplies list and step-by-step instructions (with pictures) to create your very own terrarium. With a terrarium, you can enjoy beautiful plants … [Read more...] about FREE Printable: The Secret Garden – Make Your Own Terrarium