Do you have young children who want to do school on the computer like their older siblings? What about a child that ready to learn the sounds and letters, but doesn’t’ have the fine motor skills for writing? Ooka Island is a computer based phonics program that will help your children gain computer and readiness […]
George Washington Carver DVD by Marshall Publishing~Review
October 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As part of the TOS Crew, I received the George Washington Carver DVD by Marshall Publishing to review. For anyone looking for an inspirational story, for historians, teachers and students, and for young and old alike this DVD featuring stunning photography and a superb original music score is certain to be watched again and again. […]
Is it Scrabble? Is it a Rubik’s Cube? It’s Scruble Cube
October 7, 2011 by 5 Comments
Do you remember the Rubik’s Cube back in the 80s? You know the one with the colored squares and you tried to get all the same colored squares on one side and so forth? Well, take the Rubik’s Cube and add more squares per side add letters and you have the Scruble Cube ($24.95). It […]
Mad Dog Math
May 18, 2011 by 11 Comments
Mad Dog Math is a computer application that will help your students master the basic math facts. My children enjoyed doing their daily lessons. Learn a bit more here. The Essentials of Mad Dog Math Enables children to master their +, -, x, and ÷ facts in a fun challenging, exciting, and motivating way Math […]
WonderMaps by Bright Ideas Press~Review
May 14, 2011 by 2 Comments
WonderMaps…or is it Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Maps? Can I end my review there? Oh, so you want to know why I would rename them? Ok… We use maps everyday…not because we get lost either…though…well, I won’t go there. lol But, we use them in our school for history, geography, literature, and Bible..among other studies. We have wall […]
Institute for Excellence in Writing~Student Writing Intensive A and Extras Review
May 13, 2011 by 6 Comments
Ok, I am going to be up front. I am reviewing this from a stand point of a mom with a child who has dysgraphia…as in, he has horrible issues being able to put his thoughts on paper. We adjusted this program to best meet his needs, and we adjusted quite a bit…modified might be […]
Go Trybe Review~Physical Education Online
May 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
The weather is bad, too hot, raining or cold to play out side. What will we do to run off the excess energy our children have, so they can concentrate on their studies? GO TRYBE Your children are going to love getting fit and having fun with fun aerobic routines that you can custom build […]
Monki See~Review
May 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Know Your Monkey is "A See and Say Story". Babies enjoy reading along as Howie and Skip learn to identify their body parts. This interactive, easy to read book is designed to teach babies to read while they are being read to. Written for ages 0-3 years old. Know Your Monkey familiarizes babies with […]
Go Go Kabongo~Review
April 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
GoGo Kabongo offers exciting online brain games that help 4 to 7 year olds build the cognitive skills that are essential to reading. Our games are based in proven cognitive development research to help kids become stronger, more confident readers. Originally launched in classrooms, Kabongo games have been enthusiastically embraced by teachers and students alike. […]
Latin for Children A~Review
March 30, 2011 by 1 Comment
Product: Latin for Children A Publisher: Classical Academic Press Grades: 2-6th Price: This depends on which bundle or books you need. We are reviewing the Master Bundle. $99.99 The Master Bundle includes: Master your Latin and save! The Latin for Children Mastery Bundle includes all of the LFC A materials. Includes one copy of […]
Big IQ Kids~Spelling, Vocabulary, Math and Geography Supplement Review
March 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Big IQ Kids is an interactive online learning area for children n K-8th grade. It covers areas in spelling, vocabulary, math and geography. There is both a free version and a paid Premium version. I am reviewing the paid premium version. How Big IQ Kids works: BigIQkids.com turns your computer into an online learning academy […]
Reading Kingdom~One Option for When Phonics Doesn’t Work
March 8, 2011 by 1 Comment
Reading Kingdom is an online reading curriculum to help your children learn to read, developed by Dr. Marion Blank. It does not use phonics, but covers many skill needed for reading, writing and comprehension. The Reading Kingdom is a fun, easy-to-use online program that teaches children 4-10 years old how to read and write to […]
Math Drills for Horse Lover’s~Math Rider Review
February 25, 2011 by 2 Comments
I have several horse lovers, and rest really like horses. MathRider ($37 download) is a math drills practice that gives anyone who enjoys horses a great way to practice their drills while having fun. Latest Generation Math Game, using Artificial Intelligence Ride your horse on noble quests through the magical MathLands. MathRider combines fun […]
What Eats Ant Brains? Curiosity File’s Zombie Fire Ants Review
February 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
Got Boys? Got Tom Boys? Well, Zombie Fire Ants a Curiosity Files Unit available from The Old Schoolhouse Store will be sure to fill your boys and ever your girls with great new facts many of us have never heard of. What is a Zombie Fire Ant? Phorid Fly? How about a RFTA? Is your […]
Roman Town by Dig-it Games~Virtual Archaeology~Review
February 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Roman Town is what has motivated our oldest (11) to get his book work done on time. He loves this game, and has learned so much about the tool used to dig with, why they are used, and how to use them. He is also learning about the artifacts that he is finding. The best […]
TenMarks Math~Supplement your math online~review
January 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
TenMarks Math is an online based math program. It can be used as your entire math curriculum or as a supplement to your regular curriculum. We used it to supplement our fifth grader’s regular math, Teaching Textbooks. He is behind in math for his grade. He did two to four worksheets a week and would […]
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary for Kids~Review
January 26, 2011 by 10 Comments
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 […]
Maestro Classics Peter and the Wolf Review
January 19, 2011 by 3 Comments
Children like stories, and they like music. Maestro Classics has put the two together to create a delightful experience for children. As part of the TOS Crew, I given a copy of Peter and the Wolf (16.98). Peter and the Wolf, the greatest of all works for narrator and orchestra, joins Maestro Classics’ delightful Stories […]
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 […]
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