Despite attending some of the best public schools in the country – I grew up in Massachusetts – classes promoting financial literacy education for teens and young adults were significantly lacking. When I started college in 1992, it was the norm at the time, for banks to set up in the common areas and entice students with gifts if they signed up for credit cards. And I don't even want to get into how detrimental that was to my ... Read the Post...
What I’m Reading – Summer 2024
Over the past year, I’ve been somewhat disconnected from homeschooling social media circles due to the challenges of separation and ultimately, divorce. Now that my divorce is finalized and this topic is trending, I feel as though I can finally breathe and get back to "real life," beginning with what I'm reading at the moment. Finding Clarity in My Homeschool - A New Normal As our lives continue to change, I'm gaining some clarity on what I ... Read the Post...
If You Enjoyed Unit Studies in the Early Grades, Your Older Learners Will LOVE These Books
Anything that makes my life as a homeschooling mom easier is a win in my book, and when it comes to history and science, it just makes sense to do so. this post contains affiliate links - this is a sponsored post; I was paid for my unbiased opinion and review of this product Joy Hakim's latest 4-part book series, beginning with the recently released Discovering Life's Story: Biology's Beginnings and Discovering Life's Story: The Evolution ... Read the Post...
Mr. D Math Review Preparing for Pre-Algebra Online Class For Homeschoolers | Curriculum Review
For many homeschooling families, finding the right fit when it comes to mathematics for your learners can be a challenge. I know that has been the case in our situation. We've tried numerous curriculum options for math; in fact, my learner is currently in the process of completing a well-known online-based curriculum that has been working for him, yet lacks what I feel is an important component; handwritten problem practice. And yes, I ... Read the Post...