Homeschool Curriculum

My 5th graders just aren’t ready for this book yet but I sure am! I will be hanging on to this for use in the next few years although I suspect that by the time my children are ready to explore this book, it might just be well worn for adult usage!

Dec 12, 2005 - Nicki Bradley

Whether your child is a master chef, a brilliant scientist or an amazing mathematician, there is a great opportunity for them referenced in the pages of this book. If you have a child who wishes to use his or her gifts in competition to win prizes, money, scholarships and more, this is a great reference book.

Sep 22, 2005 - Nicki Bradley

A review of the Think-It-Through tiles made by Discovery Toys for preschoolers and lower elementary-aged children.

Aug 23, 2005 - Nicki Bradley

My 5th graders just aren’t ready for this book yet but I sure am! I will be hanging on to this for use in the next few years although I suspect that by the time my children are ready to explore this book, it might just be well worn for adult usage!

Dec 12, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

I absolutely adored this series of books, as have everyone I've talked with. They have a level of enjoyment that isn't often found in a history text but a depth and level of honesty that is almost unheard of. These books are a great value and an exceptional total U.S. History curriculum for all ages and stages, including adults.

Oct 15, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

Weekday Workouts for Math are a perfect supplement to any math curriculum. They are fun, kids look forward to doing them, and they stretch and strengthen previous math skills and build future math skills all in one.

Sep 29, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

Who knew math could be so magical and fun, all at the same time! Even for math-haters, this book is worthwhile because it shows that numbers are really amazing and can be worked in so many ways. There will be basic tricks you've never heard of and master tricks that may confound you! This is such a great resource to keep around for any child who already has a handle on the basic method behind the math concepts.

Sep 4, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

It’s another presidential election year and that is a great time to introduce your homeschooling children to government, politics and the election process. Here are some ideas and resources to help you put together a great election year unit!

Aug 10, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

These books are such a fun resource for any math and science curriculum. They could probably be used as curriculum, alone, very successfully. But they definitely will liven up any rote or book work and bring your studies to life and put them into action. I absolutely loved these books as resources that not only I can turn to but that I can hand to my kids to use on their own. These are keepers!

Jul 20, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

Sonlight Curriculum is a very popular curriculum for homeschooling families. I have heard many comments about the curriculum and have had many requests for reviews so I was eager to take a look, myself.

Jun 30, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

Even with a few functional flaws, this math game is well worth the money spent on it. It is fun, draws out a child's competitive spirit, throws in a little strategy and is the first game I have found that truly motivates all my different types of learners to memorize their multiplication and division tables.

Jun 16, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This was a pretty good read - fast, easy to use, full of tips and personal accounts. But it was also lacking, overall. I would recommend it for those considering homeschooling or new to homeschooling but for those who are veteran homeschoolers, it is also a worthy read. However if you aren't fresh to the world of homeschooling, you might be better served by checking this one out from the local library. If you are new to homeschooling, you will gain a lot of helpful and supportive information and insights in this book.

Jun 16, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

Whether you are naturally organized or grasping for straws like the rest of us, this planner will help whip your family into shape painlessly and with very little time or effort. The format is great, the resources seem endless and its offerings will last indefinitely!

Jun 1, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This is a great, inspirational, fun, imaginative book that will have your family packing their bags in search for the learning involved in experiencing life outside your immediate world. Day Tripping helps parents organize excellent activities that their whole family will learn from and enjoy without spending excessive money or time away from home. Be spontaneous and start exploring outside your boundaries – pick up a copy of Day Tripping today!

May 20, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

If your child loves art and being creative and you struggle to find a way to incorporate history, geography, English, vocabulary, and science in interesting ways, you will absolutely love Visual Manna's Lewis and Clark. It reads almost like a unit study but with a heavy emphasis on art and a curiously sneaky way of fitting in all the other "stuff" so that, in the end, your child has learned a whole lot in a wide variety of academic areas while having a darned good time!

May 18, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This is a great resource for teaching children than the world of learning whatever they want is at their fingertips. This book empowers children to use all the references afforded to them, free of charge. I absolutely loved this book because it made these lessons so fun and functional. I highly recommend this book for all styles of homeschoolers (including unschoolers).

May 1, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This is a review of the very popular writing curriculum from the National Writing Institute. I reviewed Writing Strands 1, Writing Strands 2, Writing Strands 3 and Evaluating Writing. Read on to find out of this is the right program for your child!

Apr 15, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This book is a great value, an invaluable resource for both cultural exploration and fun! Kids of all ages will really get into these activities groups by regions around the world. And I think it’s probable that all of us parents will learn a thing or two along the way! This book has an enormous amount to offer Homeschooling parents.

Apr 9, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This book is affordable for a hard-cover), it is enjoyable for all ages – both the reader and listener, it is entertainingly illustrated and makes a great bed-time story. Although the recommended age for this book is 4-8, I also recommend this group for the younger crowd – my one year old can’t get enough of it! I highly recommend this book for emergent readers – especially those with younger siblings who will absolutely love being read this story again and again.

Mar 5, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This book, for grades first through third, is a great complete curriculum for those who enjoy learning through literature unit studies approach. It takes the time and labor of planning unit studies completely out of the equation and hand-picks some mostly top quality children’s literature to introduce to your child during the primary years with plenty of hands-on, fun and creative ways to extend the literature into all areas of the curriculum.

Feb 29, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This is a great addition to your ordinary math curriculum. It is also a great tool for unschoolers to have at hand. The cost is a little steep for what you get, but the backpack is cool, the blocks are great for kinesthetic learners and the ideas span 7 grades. This is definitely something we will hang on to and pull out over the years.

Feb 23, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

If you are afraid to teach your child math and did not do well yourself, this program will teach you, too! It introduces math in a way that isn’t traditional in the US and results in children who really think and understand math without any of the drill work or repetition that turns so many of us off to math. Those who start with Singapore Math in the early years seem to have better luck with it and some require hands-on supplements or drill-work supplements but I consider Singapore Math: Primary Mathematics to be an innovative and successful complete math curriculum

Feb 12, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This is a great resource to have on hand for any bored elementary-aged child. Great for park days, co-ops, homeschool play dates or just between siblings (and parents!), this book will give you a never-ending supply of games and resources to keep you and your children moving and in shape!

Feb 5, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

It's hard to write interestingly about a book of lists!!! But suffice it to say this is a valuable resource for anyone homeschooling elementary aged children!

Feb 1, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This book sells for around $30 which is a bargain for all the content, instruction and inspiration it provides. It is a valuable spelling program for any child who has difficulty conquering the world of spelling.

Jan 28, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This book is a light, enjoyable read that will leave you with the gift of inspiration. If you, at all, lean away from formal educational theories, this book is a must read! Patricia Joudry shares her discovery, seemingly decades before it’s time, that sometimes the best education is found in play.

Jan 25, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

If your child is having trouble with spelling patterns or has a learning disorder, this may be the program for you. Be prepared for the length of each lesson but also watch as your child gains some of the concepts that are so hard for spelling-challenged folks to pick up on.

Jan 15, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This is a neat traditional language lessons primer for grades 2 and 3. If your child really loves the Well-Trained Mind way of learning, this will be a perfect intro into language lessons. If your child is used to other more modern ways of learning or has difficulty with memorization or dictation, this might not be for you.

Jan 1, 2004 - Nicki Bradley

This book is a great bargain and a great book for beginners or experienced homeschoolers alike. In 200 lessons expanding over 2 years, taking very little time out of your day, you will be scripted on how to present language lessons in an extremely thorough but fun way.

Dec 15, 2003 - Nicki Bradley

This is a beautiful book of short myths from throughout history and around the world that is a must-have for all history libraries. I wish all home schooled children would have a chance to flip through this great treasure!

Dec 1, 2003 - Nicki Bradley

I really enjoy this math workbook as much as my children do! It was worth the money to see them so excited about book work and I realy enjoy the challenge that is so difficult to find in math workbooks.

Nov 15, 2003 - Nicki Bradley

This book is interesting, culturally and historically informative, captivating and serves as a fantastic introduction to world mythology for many ages.

Nov 1, 2003 - Nicki Bradley

Magazine recommendations for homeschooled children.

Oct 14, 2003 - Nicki Bradley

Review of history curriculum "The Story of the World, Volume 1" by Susan Wise Bauer

Oct 8, 2003 - Nicki Bradley

Do you feel overwhelmed by the books, methods, equipment requirements and areas of scientific study as a homeschooling parent? If your children are between 4 and 12 years of age, I have a fun, simple and affordable solution for you!

Aug 9, 2003 - Nicki Bradley