As part of the TOS Crew, I was given the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary for Kids from Lifeway Christian Stores, geared towards ages 5-10. This Dictionary is not your average dictionary. It is beautifully illustrated, and with easy to understand explanations and descriptions. This Bible dictionary consist of: Maps Charts comparisons hand drawn aerial views […]
Speekee~Fun Spanish for Little Ones~Review
January 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
As part of the TOS Crew, I have been able to use Speekee with my children for the past few weeks. Speekee ($7.50/mo) is an online Spanish TV show for ages 2-10, that helps teach young children Spanish as they watch from the computer or Wii (or so I have read). Each Speekee episode is […]
Early Modern History by Easy Classical Review
January 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a Classical approach to history and other subjects? Want it laid out for you? Are you looking for flexibility in your layout? Are your children in K-6th grade? Then Easy Classical may very well be what you are looking for. The Easy Classical schedules are based on Susan Wise Bauer’s book The Well-trained […]
Math Facts Now~Simple Math Drills Review
January 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Do you have a child struggling with their basic math? Need to up their speed on their math facts? Math Facts Now can help. As part of the TOS Review Crew, our family has been using Math Facts Now ($15.95), available as a cd or download. This is a computer based program that allow the […]
Possessing the Land Fifth Grade Bible Curriculum review
January 3, 2011 by 4 Comments
Possessing the Land from Positive Action for Christ is a bible curriculum for children to study independently through their workbooks, but has plenty of room for discussion through thought provoking questions and leading helps in the Teacher’s Manual. Possessing the Land offers students a deep study into the Old Testament beginning in Genesis. Children will […]
PG Key Review~Keeping children safe on the computer.
October 27, 2010 by 1 Comment
As my children have gotten a bit older, internet safety has now become a priority. However, it can be costly too. PG Key is a USB device, with no annual fee, that you plug into your computer that offers the safety and control that you need to keep your children safe on the internet. PG […]
Brill Kids Little Reader Review~Reading software for babies and toddlers.
October 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Brill Kids Little Reader is a computer software program designed to teach infants and toddlers how to read. Teach your child with Little Reader the most powerful tool available to teach your child to read! Little Reader is a flash card program for parents and educators who wish to teach children to read in an […]
Talking Fingers Read, Write, and Type Review
October 11, 2010 by 1 Comment
Have you been looking for a fun, independent, educational way to review reading, phonics and other language arts skills? Read Write and Type, by Talking Fingers, may be your answer. We have been reviewing the online version for about a month now. My five and eight year olds are really enjoying their time on the […]
Salem Ridge Press Review~ Reading material every child should have.
September 22, 2010 by 2 Comments
How is that for a recommendation? Are you ready to go buy all their books now? I am, my husband is, and so is my oldest son. Even the younger crowd in our family, loved their books. When my husband and I pick out books for our family we have some criteria that we tend […]
I See Cards Review~PYRAMATH
September 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The hardest thing about this game, was getting the plastic wrap stuff off the cards so we could play. Oh, and the fact that my house is now a mess, and behind because I got addicted to the online version. Well, what is there to say? THIS IS FUN and EDUCATIONAL. Yep, a card game […]
America’s Math Teacher Review
September 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Does your child need more then a textbook to flourish or maybe even to survive math? There is a brand new Math Tutor in town, and I think once they get a few little kinks and bugs worked out this is going to really be something that will help all those poor students and parents […]
Time4Learning Review
September 3, 2010 by 2 Comments
I have been hearing about Time4Learning for some time now in the homeschool circles. I was very excited to get the opportunity to review this with The Old Schoolhouse Review crew. Time4Learning is an online curriculum for ages Preschool through eighth grades. Time4learning is a comprehensive program for preschool, elementary school, and middle school. Science […]
Peterson Directed Handwriting Review~Cursive
August 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
As part of my job on The Old Schoolhouse Review Crew, I was asked to review Peterson Directed Handwriting. This is a handwriting program unlike any other we have tried in our home. There are both gross and small motor activities to help improve the motor skill needed for good handwriting. I tried this with […]
Homeschool Drawing Program~Simply Draw with Bob Parsons Review
August 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Honestly in our homeschool, we have never truly used an art program. When I was contacted to review Simply Draw with Bob Parsons, I thought, hey, this could be a lot of fun, and a nice change from our daily grind. That was an understatement. Philip , my ten year old, a fifth grade dysgraphic […]
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