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Memoria Press Curriculum Review: Classical Composition

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Classical Composition by Memoria Press is a must-see for homeschoolers looking to provide their children with a classical education. Memoria Press Curriculum Review: Classical Composition Today I'm reviewing Classical Composition 1: Fable Set and Classical Composition II: Narrative Set by Memoria Press. I received review copies, but no other compensation. Memoria Press … [Read more...] about Memoria Press Curriculum Review: Classical Composition

A New Way to Learn to Read: Reading Kingdom Review

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Reading Kingdom review. This is a great program to check out if you are looking to teach a child to read. It teaches sequencing, writing, sounds, meaning, grammar, and comprehension. The program adapts to the child playing. There's an awful lot that goes into learning to read! Beyond basic phonics, children need to develop a vocabulary, comprehend a plot, learn grammar, … [Read more...] about A New Way to Learn to Read: Reading Kingdom Review

Simple Experiments for Kids: Plants and sunlight

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Did you know that plants crave sunlight so much that they will bend to follow it? Kids love this simple visual plant science experiment, and it's one of our favorite simple experiments for kids. Our summer gardening experiment led to several questions about plants. I explained that plants get energy from the sun, and designed this simple experiment to teach my kids how … [Read more...] about Simple Experiments for Kids: Plants and sunlight

Frog Hop Number Line Math Game Educational Activity for Kids

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Printable frog hop number line math game for kids for practicing simple math facts, as well as other frog themed learning activities for kids. Frog Hop Number Line Math Game Educational Activity for Kids Wide-Mouthed Frog is a fun, new-to-me pop-up book about a wide-mouthed frog. It's not my favorite story: a frog talks to different animals about what they eat and … [Read more...] about Frog Hop Number Line Math Game Educational Activity for Kids

Emma’s 6th Grade Homeschool Curriculum

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Everything you need to create a well rounded 6th grade homeschool curriculum: English, math, history, science, art, and more. Emma's 6th Grade Homeschool Curriculum My 12-year-old daughter Emma LOVES reading and writing. Math is her most challenging subject, but we've found an excellent math book that she learns a lot from, with a lot of support. See also: Anna’s … [Read more...] about Emma’s 6th Grade Homeschool Curriculum