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Review: Star of Bethlehem DVD

Imagine the sky the night Jesus arrived on planet Earth as a baby. What would we see if we could turn back the clock and view the stars that shone over the stable? One shiny light in particular interests me–the Star of...

Review: Understanding Special Education

Understanding Special Education: A Helpful Handbook for Classroom Teachers(Scholastic) by Cynthia Stowe Whether you are a parent, a family member, teacher, Sunday school teacher or part of an agency that deals with Special...

Review: Super Star Speech Bundle

Your household will be a super star with this bundle. When a child has been recognized with a speech impediment, one of the steps to correct it is speech therapy. This bundle may seem like speech therapy in a box, but remember...

Review: Made With Love: Flashcards for Early Education..

When it comes to e-products there are a LOT more options out there in recent years then there used to be. I was thrilled to get the opportunity to review a product that is geared towards very young children as I have found these...

Review: Diagnostic ELA/Reading Assessments by Mark Pennington

As a homeschool parent living in a very homeschool-supportive state I have never been required to have my children take standardized tests. In many ways, this is great for us. But there is a lot to be said for regular testing. As...

Review: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Toolkit

When I starting homeschooling I thought you taught phonics and “the light went on” and off you went. Reading didn’t come that easily and then my next child didn’t speak clearly. I didn’t know that...

The Star of Bethlehem

Explore the science and the history behind the Biblical event that signaled the Messiah’s birth It is easy to relegate it to an afterthought in a nativity scene or as just another tradition when it is placed atop the tree, but...

Review: R.E.A.L Science Odyssey

Before our school year began in August, we searched for a science curriculum at our local homeschool supply store. I asked for advice from the teacher at a private school connected with the store, and she recommended R.E.A.L....

Giveaway and Review: Havah – The Story of Eve

After reading the first chapter of this book here I was drawn in by the way the book was written. I knew instantly that this version of Eve’s life was not going to be presented in the flowery way most Christian books are...

Review: Family Science

Parents and home educators who are familiar with the Family Math Equals series will immediately notice the connection and theory behind Family Science by Portland State University (1999; ISBN 9780876781142). Although not...