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Today we are going to take a closer look at one of the math components in our 1st Grade Elite Curriculum Kit from Timberdoodle, Wrap-Ups Subtraction and Wrap-Ups Addition.  You can see our previous review of another math component, Mobi Kids. Our Wrap-Ups Subtraction (orange) and Wrap-Ups Addition (green){These boards are ~ 5 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide.} How do they work?  Both of our sets have 10 boards that are linked or riveted together at the top center of each board.  They can easily be spread apart from one another so that you can work on one...

How would you answer the question, “What is a homeschooler?” For most of us, it would be pretty easy to answer. We would probably say that a homeschooler is a parent who teaches their kids at home. This seems so simple, but these days with public and private schools sending their students home to do their school, this gets muddy. Also, when you try to write a legal definition it becomes much more complicated. You run into questions such as: Can someone other than the parent be the homeschooler? Can someone other than the parent provide instruction? How much teaching...

This week on the Homeschool Highschool Podcast: COVID-19 and Homeschooling High School. COVID-19 and Homeschooling High School This week Sabrina has encouragement and resources to help you and your family get through the COVID-19 pandemic. She is especially interested in helping out those who are new to homeschooling high school, either after homeschooling middle school OR if you are a “suddenly homeschooler” due to the quarantines. Please share this episode with friends and colleagues who will be starting homeschooling high school in the fall. How do you get started homeschooling high school during COVID-19? Homeschooling high school can look different...

89: Creating Electives with Online Resources In this episode, I first explain why I believe homeschoolers should add electives for high school and then I dive into the topic – creating electives with online resources Find content for electives in the following places: Great Courses Your public library’s online resources eg Lynda, documentaries MOOCs Youtube look for playlists on topics, How to videos if the elective is a hands-on Google – Look for an outline of what should be covered in the syllabi of high school or colleges courses, videos, games, tutorials, and contests (these often include practice material) **...

How would you describe Earth Party: An Early Introduction to the Linnaean System of Classification of Living Things Unit Study? Earth Party! is a vibrant new biology curriculum designed for homeschool families. In this curriculum, students will explore single-celled life such as bacteria and protozoa through the plant and animal kingdom. It features a Teacher’s Book and a Student Book filled with comprehension questions, diagrams, and supplemental project planning sheets. Beyond the curriculum book, what else will I need for this literature approach curriculum? The following 3 books are used in the curriculum: Tree of Life (Rochelle Strauss) Kingfisher Science...