In 1947, Dorothy Sayers gave a speech entitled “The Lost Tools of Learning.” Interestingly enough, Sayers was known for her writing of detective novels. She was not an educator. She admits as much within the first sentence of her speech. Even so, her ideals ring...
Hands-On History Lap Pak Review: Knights
posted by: Laura Adams
July 18, 2022
Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. My six year old son loves knights, so he was excited to review the Hands-On History Lap Pak: Knights from Home School in the Woods. The Hands-On History Lap Paks are downloadable PDFs containing...
Buck, First Bank Account Review
posted by: Laura Adams
July 13, 2022
Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. Buck, First Bank Account is a picture book written by Dustin Goss and illustrated by Febyolla Goss. They are a husband and wife team who owns BUCK Academy. Buck, First Bank Account is one...
When the topic of preschool comes up in homeschool circles, you may have heard that dreaded phrase: “just play.” Before we begin, let me be clear – I believe in lots of free play, especially for preschool children. However, I also believe there are scenarios...
Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. Teach Sunday School offers a variety of printables to enhance your Bible study. Bible Blueprints offer an accessible introduction to each book of the Bible for personal or group study.
I taught preschool in a classroom setting for two years, and I’ve been teaching it in a homeschool setting for two years. Consequently, I’ve collected a tool box of activities to strengthen fine motor skills in children ages 3-5. Here are some of my favorites! Wikki...
Healthy Habit Trackers Review
posted by: Laura Adams
July 6, 2022
Disclaimer: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. “Can I run around and be crazy?” My six year old son asks this question every day, sometimes multiple times a day. We have a flat, sizable backyard, perfect for frolicking. I water the...
Educating Our Children, Educating Ourselves
posted by: Laura Adams
June 30, 2022
My tagline for my blog is “classical education for children, lifelong learning for moms.” I advocate for moms to stretch themselves intellectually and to learn new things. When we model an inquisitive spirit, we pass it onto our children. I also think of homeschooling as...
My mother began homeschooling me in 1999. Though I graduated in 2012, she is still homeschooling my youngest sibling. Now I homeschool my own children. As a result of my background, I’ve known many homeschoolers. The best of them had a few key characteristics. The...
Before I had children, my notion of read-aloud time was idyllic. My children would sit quietly and attentively, without any sort of training from me. They would hang onto my every word. Hahahaha. What is Morning Time? Morning time is a concept popularized by Cindy...