Timelines are amazing tools for visual learners, but there are ways of teaching through history timelines that appeal to all learning styles. Start by using the five timeline education ideas in this post! This summer I'm using a timeline to explore history with my kids. Our project started thanks to an invitation to review a history timeline curriculum. My review is part … [Read more...] about Tips for Teaching History Using Timelines
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8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum End-of-Year Evaluation
This is our end-of-year review of the the Timberdoodle 8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Kit, which we received to review. What we loved and what needs changing. Start by reading our initial unboxing post, including my daughter's perspective. You can also find our mid-year assessment, including Emma's point of view. Timberdoodle 8th Grade Curriculum Mid-Year … [Read more...] about 8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum End-of-Year Evaluation
Why Homeschool? 10 Great Reasons to Consider Homeschooling
This article is a great place to start if you are thinking about homeschooling your children. Learn why homeschool makes sense for so many families. 10 Great Reasons to Consider Homeschooling Your Kids I've spent the past two years homeschooling after years of supplementing public school. There are a lot of things I like about public school, but home school offers … [Read more...] about Why Homeschool? 10 Great Reasons to Consider Homeschooling
Switching from Homeschool to Public School
People think of homeschoolers and public schoolers as completely separate groups, but we - along with many others - switch back and forth between the two methods. Learn why, and what it's like switching from homeschool to public school. You might also enjoy reading about our original switch from public school to homeschool. Why Switch from Homeschool to Public … [Read more...] about Switching from Homeschool to Public School
Iodine and Starches Visual Science Experiment for Kids
Using iodine to identify starch is a fantastic visual science experiment for kids. The kids really enjoyed this simple experiment of using iodine to identify starch. I got to thinking about iodine after writing last week’s water post, because I remembered using iodine tablets to purify water when I went hiking on the Inca trail as a thirteen-year-old. It’s hard to … [Read more...] about Iodine and Starches Visual Science Experiment for Kids