When people ask us how we get our kids to read classical literature, we end up sharing how Lamplighter Publisher’s Books have been a part of our children’s entire life. Books like The Secret Bridge have given our kids a taste for classical literature with great stories that cross any time line. Here is a secret I…
With a lot of kids it seems like I was getting more and more swamped with paper. That is why I was looking forward to reviewing Reader In Residence Volume 1 (Sleuth), from Apologia Educational Ministries. They’ve wrapped up an ALL IN ONE, perfect homeschool reading curriculum in an easy to spot bright green spiral student notebook. With…
As homeschoolers we are on the front lines of the ever shifting way parents educate their kids. I was given Java Programming by CompuScholar, Inc. to review for The Homeschool Review Crew. I am using it to teach my kid how to code, even though I can’t write a single line of it myself. CompuScholar is helping parents…
Making room for Dad is an intentional act. Can I just be a little bit honest here? There were days my husband would just show up and hang out on a rare unscheduled day off. It would throw off my groove. Sometimes I would get a little huffy and resentful. After all, I had a…
Our blog’s name, 200 Fingers & Toes, is a testament to our unique challenge in homeschooling a house of ten kids. Yes, you read that right. Ten kids. Planning a homeschool day for such a diverse range of ages is no small feat. The older children have a more significant academic load, and the younger…
We are 200 Fingers & Toes because we are homeschooling that many here at our house. You did read that right and if you are any good at math you have figured out that we have 10 kids. Now you are asking, How do we homeschool 10 without outsourcing everything? We have been homeschooling for the…
What I Learned About an Engine; What to Do When You Are Stuck [Tweet “A little fellowship was all I needed, and the last thing I thought I had time for.”] A little fellowship was all I needed, and the last thing I thought I had time for. What do a broken tractor and friend…
You have a community of support waiting for you. I’ve been to my fair share of homeschool Iowa conventions, after all, I am a second generation homeschooler. My situation is unique though. I was involuntarily homeschooled. Take that to heart if you have a child that keeps you up praying at night at your own…
Have you ever bought a circuit set with high hopes of you kid using it with joy; only to throw it away piece by piece as you find them strung out on your kids bedroom floor? Have you ever found the half finished model of the ship you were intending to use to teach the kids about…
Reading as a family has helped us connect to Who Jesus is, where He grew up and respond in kind to the world around us with these 3 treasured books.
When choosing a curriculum, the truth is: It is All About You Have you ever wondered what I use at home for a school with 10 different grades? Yes, 10 kids in 10 different grades. Have you wondered how I haven’t just completely lost my mind? That is ok. We get that a lot. In our…
There a millions of TECH gift options out there and just as many retailers to choose from. How do you narrow down the list of tech gifts and choose the one your kid is going to love? I am glad you asked. In my annual tech review last year I recommended Kindle Fires and their…
Over the last few weeks we talked about two ways to show our children love in our Homeschool time. We are going to wrap up our posts taking about comparison. I hope you had a chance to sign up and download the free study guide to get the most out of this series while it is up here…
It seems like everyone has an opinion about what kind of schedule you SHOULD have for your school day. Here is the thing, I don’t. I hear-by absolve you from pleasing anyone but your family with your schedule. Your school does not have to satisfy anyone but your family. Do you know how many years…
Comparison can keep you running in the wrong direction for your school. Have you tries a curriculum because your friend loved it only to find your kids hated it? We can feel pressure to keep at it because we should feel just as enthusiastic. We are subject to SO much pressure as homeschoolers. Your future…