(I received the materials listed below in exchange for an honest review. There are also affiliate links within this post.) From Start to Finish We have followed chronological four-year cycles of history from day one. Even though we've read tons of living literature, made timelines, completed unit studies for each era, and more, I've always wondered if my children really "get" the impact of history and how it all ties together from the beginning of time to now. In other words, I've searched far and wide to find a concise curriculum that puts the entire story of our world in one place - just so my children really know where to plug in all the wonderful things we've learned. My ... Read More
Creative Memorization Ideas
Creative Memorization Ideas My all-time favorite creative memorization tool so far has been Times Tales! My oldest daughter had struggled with the upper multiplication facts for months. In ONE day of this program, she knew the facts! I'm not kidding! It uses little stories to tell about each fact. After doing the program with her, I still can't think of 8x7 without picturing Mrs. Snowman and Mrs. Week driving one mile over the speed limit at 56mph! Getting children to memorize anything from math facts and spelling words to Bible verses and history dates is going to depend greatly on their learning style. Lucky for us, there are a wealth of ideas and resources available for ... Read More