Does any of this sound familiar? My kids won’t listen. Why can’t they just do what I ask? Why do I constantly have to be after them to finish what they start? Why won’t they just take “no” for an answer? Do you long for a change in your child? There’s a special resource I’d like […]
Step by Step and Sound by Sound
I cannot imagine my life without reading. I read everything – cereal boxes, road signs, other people’s to do lists. It’s not because I find cereal boxes that interesting, because I really need to know the location of every gas station on a road trip, or because I’m nosy. I do it because wherever there […]
Planning to Plan
I like plans. I mean, I really like plans. I plan tasks for the day, tasks for later, and tasks for someday. If I have supper planned (OK, that doesn’t happen every day, lol), I get thrown for a small loop if it changes and I have to get hungry for something different. I never leave […]
Review of TruthQuest History
Is history the story of God or the story of mankind? Who is the primary power in the universe? What does any of that have to do with history curriculum? It turns out it has everything to do with history curriculum, with how your children learn and relate to history. TruthQuest History is a complete homeschool […]
Review of Modern History for High School
HIS Story of the 20th Century is an engaging look at modern history for advanced middle school as well as high school students. When done along with the workbook (which is sold separately), it can be used for a full high school credit. What I enjoyed about this history curriculum by Meredith Curtis and Powerline Productions […]
Review of Creative Writing Curriculum for Boys
Battle Cry! is a fun creative writing curriculum designed with active boys in mind! First, it’s all about battles, which are a natural attraction for boys. Second, it’s interspersed with activities that will get boys up and moving (while still working on their writing project) so they can be ACTIVE the way God designed them […]
Review of Preschool and Kindergarten Language Arts
I LOVED Apples to Zebras! This new preschool and kindergarten language arts unit from Annette Breedlove was easy to follow and extremely well organized. Each unit followed the same progression, gently building on skills and fueling the child’s confidence. The lessons were engaging and fun, and not overwhelming or intimidating at all. Apples to Zebras […]
Teaching a Child with Special Needs at Home and at School
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10. Are you looking for a way to encourage a […]
Matters of the Heart Scripture Memory Challenge
Every family does it—quotes those little sayings or phrases that mean something only to those closest to them. It might be a line from a television show or movie, a phrase someone said in a memorable situation, or even a line from a book or a song. They are the phrases that are part of […]
Between Heaven & Hollywood-A Review
I was a little bit nervous about reading Between Heaven & Hollywood. I’ve enjoyed David A.R. White as an actor for years. What if the book was disappointing? What if was nothing but fluff with no more depth than a cute Facebook meme? I knew by the time I’d finished the first chapter that I […]
Our Daily Bread for Kids Review
I recently had the chance to review two beautiful books by the mother-daughter writing team of Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley. Together, they wrote Our Daily Bread for Kids and Our Daily Bread for Preschoolers. These are amazing devotionals for the young people in your life, and I highly recommend both of them! Our Daily […]
Drive Thru History: The Gospels
Every time I sat down, I was amazed at what I learned. I just finished watching the 18 newest episodes of Drive Thru History. Their newest series, The Gospels, is in my opinion, their most compelling yet. If you’re not already familiar with Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts, it’s a series that traces the […]
Some of My Favorite Books About Asia
I have an exciting opportunity today to review four books AND give them away! The first one is the one that broke my heart for India. India is a country of more than 1.25 billion people.* I’ll be honest; I cannot begin to imagine what one-and-a-quarter BILLION people looks like. Even more, I find it […]
Prayers that Changed History
“God loves to provide boldness through his Holy Spirit. This power isn’t just for people who lived long ago. God can give you courage and help you to stand firm. Won’t you turn to him? People come to faith when they hear God’s Word, but they only get to hear it when someone brings it […]
Alton Gansky Book Giveaway
I’m excited for the opportunity to give away TWO incredible non-fiction titles by popular author Alton Gansky. A few months ago, I joined a review team for Mr. Gansky’s newest release, 30 Events that Shaped the Church. I’ll tell you my thoughts on that book in just a second, but today, I want to announce that […]