My Season

“It’s not my season.” I texted those words to a friend. I was making light of a situation that was unpleasant and uncomfortable. I texted those words, set my phone down, and went about my task. After I texted them, however, the words kept reverberating through my mind. “It’s not my season.” The more I …

“Ignore the mess.”  Those would be the first words I would speak to you if you were to enter my home, with me receiving prior knowledge of your visit.  Despite the fact that I would have spent hours cleaning.  Dusting, mopping, lighting candles and washing windows.  You would see a house that is put together, …

Review: Teaching Textbooks Math 4.0 from Teaching Textbook

DISCLAIMER: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. Our world has become increasingly dependent on technology.  The effect that it has had on education is astounding.  Entire courses are available at a child’s fingertips. This has helped those who homeschool with a wide variety of resources.  Teaching Textbooks Math 4.0 from Teaching Textbooks …

Beginner Level, Art Core 1, Drawing with Graphite Pencils from ARTistic Pursuits

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. My children love art. It is one of their favorite subjects. They love learning about artists, as well as creating their own works of art. While their talents vary, they equally enjoy the process. This is why Beginner Level, Art Core 1, Drawing with Graphite …

Accelerated Individualized Mastery (AIM) for Multiplication with a Bridge to Division from Math-U-See

DISCLOSURE: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. I am a firm believer that children learn best by doing.  Multiple exposures, in multiple ways, make learning concepts more concrete.  This is one of the reasons I was so excited to be given the opportunity to review Accelerated Individualized Mastery (AIM) for Multiplication …

REVIEW: Mastering the TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator: Augmented Intelligence for all 21st Century Students from Triad Math, Inc.

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. Growing up, we all heard that we needed to learn math without using a calculator.  The argument was that you wouldn’t be carrying little calculators around with you everywhere you go.  Here it is 2021, and calculators have been on phones for a long …

A Seat At The Table

I have been giving a lot of thought to the last week of Jesus’ life. His actions, his demeanor, and his final moments. Prophecies had been made and were being fulfilled. Jesus knew his final moments were near. He knew he would be betrayed, and yet, he spent his last week sharing hope, wisdom, and …

REVIEW: Easter Escape Room from Teach Sunday School

DISCAILMER: I received this product free through the Homeschool Review Crew Easter is quickly approaching.  This is a time for us to reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus made for all of us.  There is so much to the Easter story for children to know and understand.  Who betrayed Jesus and why did they do …

Illusions

More than once in the last few weeks I have been told that I have it all together. Someone I truly admire, said that she wants to be me when she grows up. I was flabbergasted by these comments. How can anyone say that I have it all together? How can anyone want to be …

Review: The Reading Game, 2nd Edition from Allsaid & Duun, LLC

Disclosure: I received this product free through the Homeschool Review Crew Anytime children can have fun, while learning, it is a positive thing.  The feelings of success help them find the experience to be positive.  This is why I am such a huge proponent of making games out of lessons.  Gameschooling, as it is affectionately …