Social Studies Homeschool Curriculum Archives

Why We Chose BookShark Curriculum Level G for 7th Grade History and Language Arts | Review

ByLaura November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

From the very first moment I opened our BookShark curriculum box over a year ago, I had a strong feeling that this was a homeschooling gem we’d treasure for years to come. And I wasn’t wrong. Because, honestly, what’s not to love about it? If you love reading, you’ll love BookShark. As a family that…

iugo.world Review | The Best Homeschool Community Hub

ByLaura September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

Homeschooling is a remarkable journey filled with opportunities, flexibility, and the ability to tailor learning to your children’s unique needs and interests. However, let’s be honest; it’s not all rainbows and sunshine. Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooling veteran or just starting out, there’s a common struggle that often goes unaddressed – homeschool loneliness. It’s that…

One-of-a-Kind Unbiased High School History Curriculum | The Nomadic Professor Review

ByLaura July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

High school history curriculum. Are you considering any? Skipping history altogether? While it may be tempting to focus on more practical subjects, teaching high school history offers numerous benefits that extend far beyond this particular subject. While I am guilty of shoving history to the bottom of the priority list, I am also here to…

How to choose the best 6th grade homeschool curriculum | Eclectic curriculum

ByLaura December 10, 2022May 25, 2023

When it comes to choosing a 6th grade homeschool curriculum, it’s important to find one that works well for both you and your child. Keep in mind that there is no perfect curriculum, but you can come pretty close to perfection by selecting a combination that makes sense for both the teaching parent and children….

Homeschool Science Curriculum – EdisonLearnNow Review

ByLaura September 9, 2022December 11, 2022

Science has always been M’s strong subject. He is devouring our homeschool science curricula and accelerating faster than with any other subject. While that’s amazing for him, it’s a constant source of stress for me because I always need to be on the lookout for more science curricula to keep him engaged and going forward….

The Best Homeschool History Curriculum | BookShark Level F – Full Review (We ❤️ it!)

ByLaura August 18, 2022February 10, 2023

After 6 years of homeschooling, I can finally say I am head over heels in love with our curriculum choices, especially our homeschool history curriculum: Bookshark History Level F- Eastern Hemisphere. (Keep an eye out for the full reveal of our other 6th-grade choices, soon). Ok, this is the LONGEST article I’ve written to date…

Finding and Filling Learning Gaps- Education Perfect Review

ByLaura July 26, 2022January 27, 2023

Homeschooling, just like regular school, will inevitably leave some learning gaps. But how do we find these? And most importantly, how do we fill them? There are various ways to discover these gaps, from a casual conversation where you discover your homeschooler doesn’t know what erosion is 😒 , to testing. Learning Gaps Before we…

Our favorite educational platform – BrainPOP Homeschool Review

ByLaura July 20, 2022December 11, 2022

One of the best homeschooling investments you could make is to get access to a good online educational platform. This would serve either as a launch pad for introducing new topics or starting new curiosities or as a supplemental resource hub when you get stuck. I’ve written about multiple platforms we love and use but…

Getting Online High School Credits and College Readiness

ByLaura June 19, 2022December 11, 2022

Maybe I’m ahead of myself, but lately, I’ve started reading more and more about online high school credits, college credits, and AP courses in order to get a clearer picture of our path ahead. I know it all seems very complicated, but once you understand where you’re going things are becoming clearer. Please note that…

Timeline Figures and how to use them – Home School in the Woods review

ByLaura June 5, 2022December 11, 2022

Over the years I’ve been hoarding a lot of materials to use for history. The problem I have now is tying them all up to paint a broader picture. This is where timelines and timeline figures come in. The latest addition to our collection, the timeline figures from Amy Pak, got me so giddy with…

Literature-Based History Curriculum – Level D Intro to American History from Sonlight

ByLaura May 27, 2022December 11, 2022

When it comes to history, I didn’t want to fall into the single-point-of-view trap. That’s why I decided to switch our whole approach to a literature-based history curriculum. Reading different accounts of an event would create a broader picture of what actually happened and provide us with the chance to talk about it openly. Add…

Online, Live Classes for Homeschoolers with Allschool

ByLaura May 12, 2022December 11, 2022

Whether you’re a homeschooler that prefers online learning or not, you’ll inevitably end up with a couple of online live classes as your children grow. We don’t always find the classes we’re looking for nearby and some children want to learn about weird stuff like the mantis shrimp or what’s inside a volcano. Sure, pulling…

Interactive History Lessons with History Pockets from Evan Moor

ByLaura April 21, 2022December 11, 2022

One subject I cannot recall much about from school is history. Boring textbooks and dry teachers didn’t help me develop an interest in it and I wish they had the materials to present an interactive history to us back then. Thankfully, homeschoolers nowadays have so many options for history and so many channels to attract…

Homeschool Geography with Daily Geography Practice 6 from Evan Moor

ByLaura February 15, 2022February 10, 2023

I have to admit that our homeschool geography is mostly done on the fly. It’s not a perfect setting, but I didn’t feel the need for more so far. Read about how we did geography in 4th grade to see what materials we pieced together. This is a post in the series The Dailies from…

History Quest – a secular history curriculum review

ByLaura August 29, 2020December 11, 2022

Since Pandia Press just pre-released their second volume of History Quest, I decided to write about their history curriculum. I like it a lot and M is waiting eagerly for me to print the second volume and start reading. So far, there is only one complete volume (Early Times) which also comes with a Study…

4th-grade Curriculum Picks for 2020

ByLaura July 29, 2020December 11, 2022

These are our 4th grade curriculum picks for 2020. Getting ready for a new homeschooling year is work in progress all year round. I am always on the lookout for new curricula, better programs and offers but the real prep work starts at least 2 months before we start our new school year. Here’s how…

Geography curriculum for 4th grade

ByLaura May 3, 2020February 6, 2023

Our geography curriculum for 4th grade this year is a combination of books and hands-on resources. Read on to find out more details about each of them or check this post to see what curriculum we chose for 4th grade for the rest of the subjects. This is the first year we will do any…