TOS Crew: Pandia Press- Earth & Space

Jacob is studying astronomy right now for science, and we’ve been using a couple of different texts, plus a lot of library books. One text/workbook we are using is the R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Earth & Space put out by Pandia Press. This course is a very hands-on course, filled with not only reading [...]

TOS Crew: CBH Ministries- Seasons of Faith Series

CBH Ministries, also known as Children’s Bible Hour, is a ministry for kids. CBH reaches out to kids, mainly ages 6-12, through books, devotionals called Keys for Kids, radio shows, etc. Jacob receives Keys for Kids every month, and we enjoy reading some of the devotionals in them together. I really didn’t [...]

TOS Crew: Graphics Toolbox

Designing and making graphics, buttons, headers, and other kinds of images is something I love, love, love to do.  It’s just a niche for me, an outlet of creativity.  When I heard we were going to review Graphics Toolbox for the Crew, I was pretty excited at first.  Graphics Toolbox was created by Linda Holler [...]

TOS Crew: Family Mint

The financial world has been up in arms for some time now; with a recession going on, it’s even more important to know where you stand financially and how to cut back on things to save money.  Early on in our marriage, Dan and I got into a bit of financial trouble, and it has [...]

TOS Crew: Homeschool Library Builder

Homeschool Library Builder is an online bookstore run by two homeschool families.

They stock new and used books in many different categories, and their purpose is more than just providing access to educational, enriching books. In addition to books recommended by highly-respected and widely used homeschool curriculums, we offer titles specifically chosen to supplement unit [...]

TOS Crew: Math Mammoth

We have certainly been blessed in supplementing our math curriculum this year through the Crew, and this next program that we were allowed to try is something I’m excited to write about.  Maria Miller sent us part of her Math Mammoth series.

Maria used to teach math, but has since turned her skills to staying [...]

Knowledge Quest: Map Trek

Melissa J. and Mel had the opportunity to review Knowledge Quest’s Ancient and Medieval Map Trek.  For the sake of writing space and to save you reading time, Melissa J. chose to review Ancient Map Trek, and Mel chose to review Medieval Map Trek.

Mel’s Thoughts:

History and geography is such a vast and wide area of [...]

TOS Crew: AAS Beehive Reader 1

We’ve been using All About Spelling for Jacob’s spelling program this year, and we received the Beehive Reader 1, by Marie Rippel with Renee LaTulippe, to review.

Based on phonics, this reader is a nice addition to the All About Spelling program, especially for beginning readers.  Beautifully illustrated with black and white photos and decorative [...]

TOS Crew: Apologia- The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling

Mel participated in this review with the TOS Homeschool Crew.

When I first started homeschooling, I did so much research into everything I could; I searched online intensively, I talked to other homeschoolers, and I went to local bookstores, just trying to find resources to help me figure things out. I still do much research [...]

TOS Crew: Presidential Penmanship (BJ Style)

Mel participated in this review with the TOS Homeschool Crew.

Zeezok Publishing is a company that has a variety of different materials, including music studies, literature, character building, and penmanship.

We received Presidential Penmanship (BJ Style) to review in our homeschool endeavors.  I just want to be up front and honest in this review; since this style [...]

TOS Crew: Math Tutor

Mel participated in this review with the TOS Homeschool Crew.

Math has sometimes been a tough subject to teach while homeschooling Jacob.  Anyone who reads my blog knows I’ve talked about this before….but God knows all our weaknesses, and He has certainly provided the supplements and helps that we have needed this year, through the Crew.  [...]

TOS Crew: Dollar Homeschool/Ray’s Arithmetic

Mel participated in this review with the TOS Homeschool Crew.

When I got an email for the Crew from Dollar Homeschool/Ray’s Arithmetic, I really didn’t know what to expect.  I thought it was going to be just another math course for Jacob and I to review.  Little did I know the background behind it or what [...]

TOS Crew: Kinderbach

Mel participated in this review with the TOS Homeschool Crew.

Music education is very dear to my heart, since I grew up with years of piano lessons.  It’s something my parents started with me when I was 5 years old.  Naturally, I want to instill a love for music into my own children.  I’ve started trying [...]

TOS Crew: Worship Guitar for Kids

Mel participated in this review with the TOS Homeschool Crew.

When I was a teenager, I wanted so badly to learn how to play the guitar.  I got myself a book, and I made several attempts at it, but it just never came together for me.  Now, though, I have the opportunity to teach Jacob how [...]

TOS Crew: Saxon FactsFirst

Mel participated in this review with the TOS Homeschool Crew.

It seems that in the subject we’ve struggled with the most, math, we’ve received a wide variety of supplements/math programs to help Jacob succeed this year.  This program is provided by Saxon and is called FactsFirst, created by Skills Tutor.

This program reinforces math facts [...]

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