Mahayla pretty much learned to read without my help.  By 1st grade, she was reading chapter books.  So I didn’t feel the need to back up and teach phonics rules when she was intrisically figuring it all out.  We did use Spelling Workout for two and a half years which taught many spelling rules, but she [...]

My children pulled all the Miller’s books out again the other day.  I can’t tell you how much we’ve enjoyed these books! From the time they were preschoolers and we started reading Storytime With the Millers and on through each of the other books, my children have intently listened to and learned from the stories.  I think they’re [...]

Sorry I’ve been so long in posting this.  We’ve been so busy this week, I couldn’t find the time to download pictures until now. Warning:  Potential Spoilers!!  If you want to experience the museum yourself, read no further. WOW!!  That word about sums up our experience.  I don’t know what more to say, but will [...]

A good friend of mine knew that I used Mystery of History Vol I this year and asked me what I thought about it.  She’s considering it vs. TruthQuest.  Since my answer to her turned out to be a “book”, I thought I might as well post it here in case anyone else has the same [...]