My son is an avid reader who loves books. But, I’ve noticed that studying great literature in our homeschool makes him less likely to enjoy reading and want to seek out the best books on his own. I have been looking for a literature-based homeschool curriculum that would encourage his passion for reading while also…
Math can be tricky for students with dyslexia because they see often numbers and math concepts differently. Remembering math facts and solving word problems can be especially hard, and mixing up numbers and misunderstanding math ideas can make it difficult to learn. But, teaching math to students with dyslexia doesn’t have to be hard. In…
Here’s how we created a homeschool schedule that allows us to do kindergarten in 2 hours or less every day! The Biggest Secret to Homeschool Schedules Here’s the biggest secret I learned as a new homeschool mom: Homeschool is not public school. Full stop. When I first started, I thought that since the public schools…
As a homeschool parent, I am always looking for a math curriculum that will make math fun and exciting for my kids, while helping them understand complicated math concepts at a deep level. That’s why I’m so glad I discovered Dimensions Math from Singapore Math, Inc. This comprehensive curriculum combines the proven effectiveness of Singapore…
As a homeschool parent, I have been looking for a great homeschool nature study curriculum that would not only spark my kids’ curiosity about the world but also include quality books into the learning process. That’s why I was so excited to discover Seasons Afield from Beautiful Feet Books. This curriculum uses gorgeous picture books…
Now that the weather is getting warmer, I have been on the lookout for a fun way to get my kids excited about learning this summer. As a teacher, I know that unit studies are a great way to keep kids learning all summer long. My kids have always loved butterflies and I was so…
As homeschooling parents, we know that learning new words and building their vocabulary is critical for high school students. But, it’s not always easy to find great resources that meet the unique needs of homeschoolers. That’s why I am so excited that I discovered Wordela Homeschool! This vocabulary software for homeschool is comprehensive and easy…
Do You Have Questions about Reading Better Together? Check out these most commonly asked questions and their answers below. Still have a question? E-mail me at sarah@homeschooling4him.com. We’ve tried learning to read before and my child was so bored. What makes this different? Many reading systems focus on reading boring readers, memorizing lists of words,…
As homeschooling parents, we’re always on the lookout for resources that will not only engage our children but also provide a solid educational foundation. And when it comes to teaching science, finding the right homeschool science curriculum can be a challenge. That’s where the Young Scientist Courses from Greg Landry’s Homeschool Science come in! These…
In today’s world, having good typing skills is an important life skill for our children. As homeschool parents, it’s our responsibility to teach these skills to our kids, and using a homeschool typing program can help. In this blog post, I’ll share some practical tips and tricks for teaching typing to students at home. I…