Posts by elizawill

i also wanted to mention that there is a brainpop app. i have it on my iphone and they give you a free video a day, including the quizzes. sometimes it's on a topic that is above my son's head, but usually my enjoy them fairly well.

when i first entertained the idea of homeschooling, i was most apprehensive due to my fear of failing my kids.  i think that is a very normal feeling when you first begin looking into home education.  we've always...

yes. i would personally homeschool him and never look back. his current situation sounds awful. homework until 8 and trying to finish it up before school? he's only in 5th grade & that sounds really stressful!  of course...

i agree with amy.

i saw this at another homeschool forum today: http://www.abcthekey.com/   it looks pretty good, so i thought i would share it here as well.  my son already reads really well, but i'm still considering using this to go...

i think i've narrowed our choices down...  all subject to change of course.   5th GRADE Science - Apologia Zoology & Journal Notebook History - Veritas Press online class Math - CLE grade 5 Spelling - Apples and...

yes, i'm looking ahead for sure. i'm still undecided though.  we'll definitely use CLE for math with both kids.  for writing i'm leaning toward IEW or essentials in writing. science and history are still uncertain, as is...

hooked on phonics worked great with my son, it is especially a good fit for him because it has no writing & is very open and go (and short lessons!).  we just finished the second grade level and he's reading chapter books...

i saw your spelling program at TWTM. it is really put together nicely! thank you so much for sharing that on your blog!! i definitely bookmarked it and plan to incorporate it with my kids!!! thank you...

Miranda, I LOVE your blog. I always enjoy seeing how successful you are in homeschooling your children. I enjoy running too, so following your journey there is fun for me as well!     ETA - enjoyed all of...