Looking for 6th grade homeschool curriculum ideas? This is the fourth time we’ve homeschooled 6th grade in our family. Some things have stayed the same, and some choices have changed through the years. Here’s what our current 6th grader will be working on this year. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you… Read More
Homeschool Science
Check out these posts for homeschool science curriculum reviews, resources, courses, and teaching ideas. We'll cover elementary science programs as well as high school options.
Apologia Exploring Creation with General Science REVIEW
My 13-year-old has been working through Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition from Apologia and I’m reminded again how this curriculum makes homeschool science hassle free. My posts contain affiliate links. Complete General Science Set We received the entire Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition set. This is what is included: Hardcover Textbook Softcover & spiral-bound Student Notebook… Read More
The Joy of Discovery: How to Teach with Unit Studies REVIEW
Homeschooling with unit studies is a great method to use with multiple kids and an eclectic homeschool style. Here’s my review of The Joy of Discovery with Learning Objectives for K-8 from Hewitt Homeschooling Resources. This resource is a wealth of information and provides practical ideas for homeschool moms to be able to craft customized unit studies for their kids…. Read More
Supercharged Science Review
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not confident in my science abilities as a homeschool mom, so we jumped at the chance to give Supercharged Science a try with their e-Science Homeschool Science Curriculum. My posts contain affiliate links. Features of the program This is truly a hands-on science program. It is great for our kinaesthetic learners, of… Read More
CLEP & DSST prep materials from Study.com REVIEW
My high schooler received a 3-month subscription to CLEP & DSST prep materials from Study.com. Here’s what you can expect if you want to use their resources. What are CLEP & DSST tests? CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) tests allow your teenager to earn college credit by obtaining a passing score on a standardized test in various subject areas. DSST (DANTES… Read More
Review of SchoolhouseTeachers.com Ultimate Annual Yearly Membership
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I will receive a commission if you purchase from these links. Thank you. As a new member of the Homeschool Review Crew, I was thrilled to receive an Ultimate Annual Yearly Membership from SchoolhouseTeachers.com. I’ve spent some time using this membership already, and I can’t believe I didn’t know about them years… Read More
Apologia Science Curriculum Review
In this Apologia review, we’ll show you how to help your kids love science even if you didn’t as a kid! When you have a less-than-stellar education in a subject as a kid, you tend to pass on your dislike of that subject to your own kids. I didn’t have a terrific science education in K-12, even in a private… Read More
25 Unit Studies for Homeschoolers
Unit studies are an efficient and interesting way to homeschool multiple ages together without losing your mind as the homeschool mom. Have you tried them yet? Here is a round-up list to pin for later with 25 unit studies that are fun for the kids and easy on you! Here’s how to make it work. This post contains affiliate links… Read More
Homeschooling Middle School | Schedules & Curriculum Round-Up
Are you homeschooling middle school? Congratulations! It can be some of the best (and hardest) years of your life. These middle schoolers have so much potential, and we are in the perfect situation to help them grow in their strengths and shore up their weaknesses. Pin this Homeschooling Middle School post for later! Use it as a jumping off spot… Read More
7 Amazing Science YouTube Channels
Homeschooling is so much easier than it used to be, thanks to technology like YouTube! Now we don’t have to be experts in science, math, art, coding, or a host of other topics in order to teach our kids at home. We can find great explanations and teaching on virtually any subject. And we can’t deny that kids (and adults)… Read More