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5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Year End Review

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5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Year End Review

The homeschool curriculum choices blog posts are great, but what I really want to know is what families thought AFTER they used the curriculum they chose!  I have shared many of these posts, you can see them all here. This is my third child to homeschool 5th grade, which is why the post is titled “Round 3!” First up, 5th grade!  Here’s a reminder of the original 5th Grade Curriculum Choices post. Below I will give a small review of each subject, if you have more specific questions about anything, just leave me a comment and I will do my best to...


Things That Make You Smile: Homeschooling Edition

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Things That Make You Smile: Homeschooling Edition

This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see my Terms of Use and Disclosure Policy page. Thank you. There are so many things that I can list that make me smile: my family, reading a good book, a bag of dice, or time spent playing board games or video games with my husband and children. But what homeschooling things make me smile? When a package arrives with a new


Seventh Grade Curriculum

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Seventh Grade Curriculum

My oldest will be in seventh grade this coming school year, 2020-2021. Here is what I have set aside for his school work: Our family on a recent hike. As you can see, my 7th grader is taller than I. Bible – Junior PowerPoints We also read Young Disciple Magazine for our family devotional.   Language Arts – Wordly Wise 3000, Book 7 (vocabulary); Logic of English Essentials, Level C; Spelling Bee (word list and participation in our “school” level bee at a local homeschool group); Writing with Skill (Book 1); Rod and Staff Grammar; Mensa for Kids Reading List...


Veteran Advice for Potential Homeschoolers

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Veteran Advice for Potential Homeschoolers

After a year like no other, parents everywhere are considering a variety of educational alternatives for their children. At the top of many lists is the option to homeschool. I asked LaNissir James, a homeschooling mom of seven, for her advice to parents at this very unique time. James is also a high school consultant at the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), which supports homeschooling families. Here’s what she said. The Epoch Times: Please tell us about your homeschooling journey: When did you begin homeschooling your children and what prompted you to do so? LaNissir James: My three daughters...


7 Sisters Homeschool FLASH SALE!!!

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7 Sisters Homeschool FLASH SALE!!!

 One of my favorite curriculum is having a 72 hour flash sale! 50% off sitewide!! 7 Sisters Homeschool has great writing curriculum! We used them for their research guide you can see that review HERE.ARupLife.com received product, press or compensation to facilitate this review. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that by clicking on an affiliate link I may receive a small amount of money. We only give our honest opinions of products. This post is in accordance with the FTC 10 CFR, Part 255 concerning the use, endorsements or testimonials in advertising. Lisa Rupertus/ A Rup LIfe...