Looking for a solid homeschool science curriculum for your elementary or middle school aged student? Want it to be high quality and rigorous, but not super time intensive for you? That curriculum does exist! Check out this extensive review of College Prep Science's new course: Young Scientist! Find out everything our homeschool loves about this science curriculum - and what we don't love!

Are you hunting the internet looking for all the information and College Prep Science reviews? Intrigued by the awesome name of the curriculum…but a little shy about signing up without more information? I actually jumped on board with the first-ever semester of College Prep Science’s Young Scientist Courses. Well, I should say my 4th-grade daughter…

Need help with planning your homeschool? Not sure what to do, how long it will take, or what "right" looks like? This post will tell you exactly how I plan my homeschool - one week at a time!

Are you crazy overwhelmed with the task of planning for your homeschool year? Maybe it’s your first attempt at homeschooling or maybe you’ve been planning homeschool lessons for years – but the task is still a chore that you’re not looking forward to.  The expensive stack of books you ordered is beckoning your name and…

Looking for fun flashcard games for your kids? Whether you have a 1st grader or a 6th grader, these simple games will thrill and excite your kids to come to the table and learn math facts! I designed them myself, so they are fresh, new games your kids have never played. With a little effort and a dash of fun, these games will transform your kid's attitude about math facts!

Going through flashcards can be a real nightmare for parent and child. I still shudder when I think about drilling my kindergartener with sight word flashcards that had been sent home from school. She was miserable, but I was determined to have her learn this crucial information. The next year we started homeschooling her for…

Looking for fun ways to use flashcards in your homeschool? It is possible! Check out why flashcards are superior learning tools, how they benefit education, and 10 tips to make your kids love flashcard time! Yes, I said love!

Making flashcards fun for a 1st grader or any elementary school kid can be a tall order. Like Mount Everest tall. I should know, I have had my fair share of mental wrestling matches with a deck of flashcards and my kid.  Most parents (homeschooling or not) find themselves drilling their kids with flashcards at…