Echo Echo: Reverso Poems About Greek Myths

Recently our family has been enjoying a wonderful picture book, Echo Echo: Reverso Poems About Greek Myths. Greek myth mixed with poetry..what’s not to love? 

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Heirloom Audio Products: The Dragon and The Raven

We do read alouds as part of our daily homeschool. While we love doing read alouds, it isn’t always smooth sailing. Some days are simply way too busy and I feel like there isn’t enough of me to go around. That’s where The Dragon and the Raven swoops in to save the day. The Dragon …

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Beyond Beyond

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Beyond Beyond.  Awarded the Dove Seal of Approval, the film is “timed perfectly for Easter fun.

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House Foods Review

Did you know that February is heart health month? One way we choose to eat a little better in our family from time to time is by using Shirtaki noodles and tofu as a substitution. House Foods is one of our favorites available and the reasons why are pretty simple. All House Foods Tofu products are …

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I Am Jackie Robinson

This month we have had so much fun bringing you all the books in the Ordinary People Change the World series. These books have been amazing and I’m a little sad to see that this series highlight has come to an end. This week, our last highlight is, I Am Jackie Robinson. This book has …

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7 Days of Awesome: A Creation Tale

Who doesn’t love a good rhyming book? Finding one that also delivers a message of the 7 days of Creation is pretty unique. 7 Days of Awesome is just that…AWESOME! This whimsical read-aloud has a Dr. Seuss feel and is sure to capture your child’s attention.

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The Legend of the Easter Robin: An Easter Story of Compassion and Faith

A few weeks ago we noticed more and more Robins in our yard.  I told my boys that this was a sign that spring was around the corner, since we never see a robin during the winter months.  The Legend of the Easter Robin talks about how the robin is a sign that Easter will …

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MasterBooks Biographies of the Revolution Curriculum Set

This year in our homeschool, we have focused primarily on American history.  This is a subject that not only I enjoy teaching, but both of my boys enjoy learning it as well.  Their curiosity and eagerness to learn makes it so much fun!  That’s one of the reasons we are loving the Biographies of the Revolution from …

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Help Break Cabin Fever With Archery Dice by SimplyFun

It’s tough finding fun activities to help break cabin fever during the cold, wet winter months. One thing we turn to are board games, and the more educational the better!  Who doesn’t want to learn while having fun, right? Since we are a family that enjoys unplugging and playing board games, we were super excited …

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ABE LINCOLN AND THE SELFIE THAT SAVED THE UNION

Abe Lincoln and the Selfie that Saved the Union, is a fun mix of sci-fi and history.  If your kids are fans of the Magic Tree House series (which mine are), then without a doubt they are going to love The Left Behinds Series.

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Blaze and the Monster Machines: Rev Up and Roar!

What’s not to love about Blaze and the Monster Machines? This is one show that my little guy can’t get enough of!  In this new DVD release Blaze, AJ and Zeg race back onto the screen for more dino-mite, S.T.E.M adventures in Blaze and the Monster Machines: Rev Up and Roar!

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I Am Albert Einstein

This past week we have learned about Albert Einstein.  One of the books we have used during out studies is the, I Am Albert Einstein book. This is one of the many awesome books in the Ordinary People Change the World series.  

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I Am Rosa Parks

As you know, we have been using the series, Ordinary People Change the World as part of our unit studies.  This past week, we focused on Rosa Parks.  I am Rosa Parks is fantastic!  They learn about the history of Rosa Parks without feeling overwhelmed, and there is just enough humor in the illustrations that keeps …

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A Day in our Homeschool

I wish I was able to tell you that I had this amazing scheduled that we followed day in and day out in our homeschool but I can’t.  I am basically a fly by my pants, barely beating a deadline type person.  Don’t get me wrong.  We have tried schedules, and I don’t mean boring …

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I Am Amelia Earhart Unit Study

This post contains affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy for more information Most of us are very familiar with the the history of Amelia Earhart, and I have really enjoyed teaching my boys about this strong and amazing woman through an Amelia Earhart Unit Study.  As we worked our way through this unit study, we …

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