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Wholesale prices for a Homeschool buyer! (Library & Educational Services, LLC) {Review}
Wholesale prices for a Homeschool buyer! Yes, you heard me correctly, did you know that as a homeschool teacher you can qualify for wholesale prices from incredible places such as Library and Educational Services LLC. Apparently, it is not a secret and anyone can benefit, but I did not know about it until now and this bibliophile mama is one excited persona! I knew that I could use a teacher discount at this or that retail store, but I did not know that such a treasure trove of discounts with wholesale prices existed online and I’m a little too giddy to really be able to take it all in. Uh…
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Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition (Apologia) {Review}
In recent years, I discovered the science teachings of Sherri Seligson when I previewed the new Apologia Exploring Creation with Marine Biology and fell in excited joy with plans for scientific studies for years to come with my students. When I heard that Apologia was updating their Exploring Creation with General Science into a 3rd Edition, I found myself giddy with anticipation. For years, I have been told that Apologia’s Exploring Creation with General Science is the place, to begin, with formal science course studies. My oldest daughter is an advanced reader, entering the logic stage, and for the most part, we have followed an interest-based attempt at science with no…
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Solar System Unit Study (Techie Homeschool Mom Online Unit Studies) {Review}
This year in our studies, especially focusing on my oldest two students in 2nd and 4th Grades we are studying Astronomy pulling from a variety of resources and thus it was perfect timing to try out our new Creative Madness Mama affiliate Techie Homeschool Mom as a resource with the Solar System Online Unit Study. Many others from the Crew are on a different journey studying Ancient History, Famous Artists, or Famous Inventors, make sure to use the banner link near the bottom of my review post to head back and see their reviews and their online unit studies experiences. Online Unit Studies In our homeschool, we try to stay…
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CrossWired Science (Learning Online) {Review}
Over the past few years, I have been collecting resources for studying science in picture books, textbooks, little lab kits, and now biographies and encyclopedias as well. We are constantly looking for a way that my kids can pick and choose a subject and dive into studying concepts and rabbit trails and it looks like our newest resource from CrossWired Science fits right in with that theory. This program is an online science that makes a great supplement to any other science program your homeschool family may already be using, however, there are more lessons coming as the website is currently in a constant state of improvement and soon can…
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IXL | Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, & Spanish (Online Practice) {Review}
Many years ago, we introduced the concept of computer school to our homeschool situation with online math practice. Back in 2014, I believe that my introduction to IXL Math and IXL Language Arts is still one of our favorite review product items. We continued to pay for a membership in the years following our original review. My oldest daughter (AppleBlossom) started IXL around age five and I have been thrilled to watch all the improvements over the years. It is great, it has been great, and it is only getting better. IXL was my middle daughter’s (the Princess) introduction to working with technology devices including computers, desktop, laptop, iPad tablets, and…
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Geology and Apologetics (Northwest Treasures) {Review}
In my youth, I found myself fascinated with geology and had a pretty vast rock collection. Because I still love Geology I was very excited to have the opportunity to watch the introductory video Taking the Mystery Out of Geology and to have my rock and nature loving daughter work with me through the Geology and Apologetics online video class from Northwest Treasures. In our homeschool, right now we are still focusing on the basics of reading, writing, arithmetic and so on. However, every once in a while we spend a wealth of time on an elective or interest subject. One such interest subject is the learning love of my own youth in geology. We…
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Homeschool Human Anatomy & Physiology (Apologia Human Body for Elementary Grades) {Review}
There are a few curricula that I have known for years will be my choice once my children get to a particular point in their learning journey since before my offspring were born. I’ve been plotting this journey since 2007 and now living in it. Apologia Exploring Creation Young Explorer series is one of those things. Two year ago, we started in on the new second edition of Astronomy and loved every minute of our adventure. Now, we are delightedly journeying through Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology and this teacher/book relationship is pure bliss. We are learning so much about the human body for elementary grades in this…
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NatureGlo’s eScience MathArt in Ancient Cultures (6-week online Class) {Review}
Through our experience with the Homeschool Review Crew we are introduced to a wealth of different types of homeschool materials and this time we are utilizing an online Live & Recorded class. Â Sometimes we look at tools, other occasions we find curriculum, and then in times like this we gain access to a whole course. NatureGlo’s eScience is a website full of online interactive courses that can be completed on a Live schedule or a self-paced plan with completed checklist for keeping track of your student’s status. NatureGlo’s eScience has several courses available in topics of mathematics and science. For the purposes of this review, I was given access to…
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Homeschool Marine Biology from Apologia & Swimming Creatures (Apologia Science) {Review}
I love science and science is a big part of my own educational background. In our homeschool we are still finding our path with regards to science plans and Apologia Educational Ministries is a very important participant in that journey. Through the blessing of the Homeschool Review Crew, I found myself ecstatic to jump into the opportunity to review Apologia’s latest update to the Marine Biology 2nd Edition Advantage Set including the textbook, solutions, and student notebook journal. We also were given a bonus of the Marine Biology 2nd Edition Audio CD, read by Marissa Leinart. Homeschool Marine Biology from Apologia is exciting and an instant favorite for my science bookshelf! What…
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Apologia Astronomy, 2nd ed. (Apologia) {Review}
Ever since the very beginning of my homeschooling journey, including the years before my first child was born I knew that I would be pursuing a teacher/book relationship with the Apologia Exploring Creation series from Apologia Educational Ministries ~  (http://www.apologia.com/). As my oldest daughter got closer to the age where I felt she would really comprehend the texts I found myself excited and started collecting the entire series. Last year, we started studying Astronomy with the first edition book from Apologia. My daughter was working at her own pace through the junior notebooking journal and her little sister was always begging to color pages too. When the review slot for Apologia…
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Science Shepherd (Self-Paced Online) {Review}
Lately, I have truly discovered the joy in self-paced online courses. We have experienced history, Bible, and latin. Now I can add science! I am truly excited about this. Today, I have the opportunity to tell you about Science Shepherd ~  (http://www.scienceshepherd.com/) where my second grade (six and a half-year-old daughter) is working her way through Introductory Science. In a complete science curriculum, Introductory Science covers the topics starting with Creation, and moving on to Science Skills and Equipment and on to topics of Earth Science and Life Science including through geology, biology, astronomy, oceanography, meteorolgy, plants and much more! This course, Introductory Science is intended to be used five days per week for…
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Volcano Experiement & Books for Kids – hello fun!
We haven’t spent a whole lot of time on volcanoes. But they have come up as an interest piece that we have researched a little bit. I mean AppleBlossom has read Pompeii: Buried Alive! many a time. The Enginerd has made a few baking soda and vinegar eruptions on demand. We also have been known to be found on the floor immersed in reading Magic School Bus Presents: Volcanoes and Earthquakes as well as National Geographic Readers: Volcanoes and others. This level four early reader is one that I’ve seen on nearly all the lists for a recommended read. As soon as AppleBlossom was set free on an adventure of self-reading this was one…
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Funtastic Unit Studies {Review}
In the last few months we have discovered the wonder of unit studies and it has been delightful. Now I have had the opportunity to be introduced to a different author and program in Funtastic Unit Studies ~ (http://FuntasticUnitStudies.com/). When I first discovered I would be give the opportunity to review the physical book Science Unit Studies For Homeschoolers and Teachers, I was intrigued as to what I would receive. The first thing I did was go and download some free samples and unit studies (see the bottom of this post). For the purposes of this review we were expected to use on unit study from the book which should…
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Frogs (Seymour Simon) is in stores now!
A brand-new nonfiction photo essay picture book from the renowned Seymour Simon
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The Secret Life of Trees (DK Eyewitness Readers: Level 2 Beginning to Read Alone)
Very informative. Discussion on tree heights and even I was delighted with the new knowledge of tree roots going as far as the tree is high. More talk of leaves and throughout the seasons as well. In this little non fiction science reader we get tree identification, anatomy, life span, and the uses of trees. This is a wealth of information for the young learner.
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Visual Learning Systems Digital Science Online – Sun and Stars {Review}
Astronomy is this year's science subject. We jumped in soon after the new year and I've been on the lookout for resources to enhance our studies. What an emense blessing it is to have discovered Visual Learning Systems Digital Science Online! Visual Learning Systems Review The timing for this review is absolutely provincial. Through the TOS Review Crew, we have been graced with the opportunity to review Visual Learning Systems - (http://www.VisualLearningSys.com). We have been given a full year access to received Digital Science Online: Elementary Edition (Grades K-5) and the Secondary Edition (Grades 6-12). What a resource this has proven to be!