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Asia Unit

May 4, 2022 Ticia Leave a Comment

Asia unit geography elementary middle high

 I enjoy shocking people by telling them I lived in Asia for two years as a baby. I lived in Hong Kong and Singapore for about a year each, and in my mind, I've put that as my reason why I find Asia so fascinating. The reality is, I just love learning about other places, and our … [Read more...]

geography Asia, elementary, high school, middle school

5 Beginning Chapter Book Series for Boys

December 17, 2021 Ticia 1 Comment

beginning chapter book series for boys book list reading elementary 2nd 3rd

When my boys were at the stage where they were ready to move beyond the "Leard to Read" books but weren't quite ready for most chapter books. I headed over to the local Barnes and Noble and perused the beginning chapter books and found a lot of fairies, cute pets, Disney … [Read more...]

reading and writing 2nd grade, 3rd grade, book list, elementary

Lightsail online reading curriculum

July 19, 2021 Ticia Leave a Comment

Lightsail for Homeschoolers online reading curriculum review for elementary middle and high school

I love to read. After teaching in public school for a few years and over 10 years of homeschooling my kids, I've learned something. The key to enthusiastic readers is having a wide variety of books available. However, building that personal library can get expensive. Even if … [Read more...]

reading and writing, reviews elementary, high school, middle school

North Dakota Unit

January 6, 2021 Ticia 1 Comment

North Dakota unit 50 state study geography elementary

As a kid, my Mom's family had family reunions every other year in random places in the United States. One place we went to several times because my great-grandparents had grown up in that area was South Dakota. I remember we would drive up there and then my Mom would use that as … [Read more...]

geography 50 states study, book list, elementary

The reading curriculum for working parents

September 18, 2020 Ticia 1 Comment

homer reading curriculum for working parents

Like many other parents, my brother and his wife suddenly found himself with his kids at home and learning online. It was a disaster for them. The district kept changing what was going on, their kids were not learning, and meanwhile both parents were trying to work from home. It … [Read more...]

reading and writing elementary, Homeschool curriculum, middle school

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