Thinkwell Math Curriculum Review Find an overview video on YouTube for each Thinkwell Math courses. Families looking for a rigorous math course that requires minimal to moderate parental instruction may be interested in Thinkwell Math. Each Thinkwell Math course, from 6th grade to Calculus, represents a comprehensive full-year math curriculum. Since a pacing guide is included, minimal planning is required Read more
Have you used Megawords to help teach reading? Submit your review of Megawords today and help other parents decide if it’s a good fit for their family. Megawords teaches the reading, spelling, and contextual use of multisyllabic words through multisensory instruction and a systematic progression of skills. Within each book, words are presented in lists arranged by word structure and spelling Read more
Make It Real Learning Curriculum Review Who hasn’t had a kid ask: When am I ever going to need to know this? Well, the Make It Real Learning math workbooks have got your back, mom. While Make it Real Learning is not a complete math curriculum, it is an excellent resource for supplementing your current math program. Alternatively, I highly Read more
Math Mammoth Curriculum Review I’m usually pretty wary of any math curriculum for early elementary students that claims to be “self-instructing”, but math teacher-turned-homeschool mom Maria Miller has created just that with her Math Mammoth Light Blue series program. Each level in the Light Blue series comes with an A and B all-inclusive student workbook. You get teaching explanations, student Read more
Denison Algebra Curriculum Review Some kids just don’t like math. Math phobia can come from a fractured math learning experience because of the covid pandemic or other reasons. Or, math resistence can happen due to struggles stemming from ADHD or learning disabilities. The thought of teaching algebra or higher math to math avoidant kids can leave some homeschool parents Read more
Have you used Hooked on Phonics to help teach reading? Submit your review of Hooked on Phonics today and help other parents decide if it’s a good fit for their family. New concepts are introduced through fun videos with catchy songs and interactive activities. Kids practice skills with interactive digital activities, puzzles and games, PLUS essential hands-on writing practice with Read more
Have you used History Odyssey to teach social studies? Submit your review of History Odyssey today and help other parents decide if it’s a good fit for their family. MULTIPLE RESOURCES & GREAT LITERATURE Expose your student to different viewpoints through reading and examining primary, secondary, and historian sources as well as fiction, biographies, and relevant classic literature. ACTIVE LEARNING Read more
Have you used Growing with Grammar to help teach writing skills? Submit your review of Growing with Grammar today and help other parents decide if it’s a good fit for their family. The Growing With Grammar program has 8 levels to it. Each level equates to one grade level. The program is typically taught 3 times a week and contains Read more
NOTE: A free placement tool is available on the Torchlight website to help families determine which level might work best for their children. The themes of the Torchlight levels and the suggested age range are as follows: Pre-K: Curiosity & Character (ages 4-5) K: Worldly Wisdom (ages 5-7) 1: Myth & Magic (ages 6-8) 2: Logic & Legend (ages 7-9) Read more
Target Grade Level: 6th – 8th Middle School Chemistry from the American Chemical Society is my favorite homeschooling find of the year. It’s their free offering to schools and individuals, and it is science education at its best. After a rather ho-hum run through Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry I, my younger and I were looking for more chemistry to learn. Read more
