Make History Fun with Prisoner of War by Whatsoever Stories

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. I absolutely love books that can be more than just a story. If I can extend it to include educational lessons, make it a family read aloud, or do something else fun with it, then that’s a book I want on my shelf. That’s why… Continue reading Make History Fun with Prisoner of War by Whatsoever Stories

How to Teach Students about the Mayflower Compact

I love teaching about Thanksgiving. The real Thanksgiving – the one with Separatists and English, Wampanog and wildlife, disease and celebration. I’ve been to Plimoth Plantation three times, and it always makes me think about the hardship and confusion and assumptions that everyone involved must have made and experienced. Before the European travelers ever got… Continue reading How to Teach Students about the Mayflower Compact

Hands-on Resources for Teaching About World War II

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. I had a fabulous professor in college from whom I took several classes about World War II history – thanks, Dr. Khippan! – and ever since we started homeschooling, I’ve looked forward to our World War II unit. I’ve been collecting resources for years to… Continue reading Hands-on Resources for Teaching About World War II

Bible Unearthed by Drive Thru History – Review

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. Reading the Bible can be tough, and when you’re all the way across the world, speaking different languages,… Continue reading Bible Unearthed by Drive Thru History – Review

Touring the Colonial Inn with the Time Travelers

Touring the Colonial Inn in Hillsborough, NC

I love when people give kids big opportunities, and that’s why I was so excited when General Manager Elise Tyler of the Colonial Inn in Hillsborough, North Carolina, agreed to give the Time Travelers History Club a tour of this restored boutique inn. Our resulting trip made the perfect Field Work Friday destination (even if… Continue reading Touring the Colonial Inn with the Time Travelers

“History on Horseback: The Early Years” – Review

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. My family loves history. We love history of all kinds, but we get really excited when we discover… Continue reading “History on Horseback: The Early Years” – Review

Mattie Richardson’s Horses in History Series – Review

We love history – I mean, we really love history. We love to read about it, bake historical recipes, dress up in period costumes, play around with the language, and much more. That’s why reading Mattie Richardson’s Horses in History Series (Appaloosy, Dusty’s Trail, Golden Sunrise, and Day and Night) by Author Mattie Richardson/Appaloosy Books… Continue reading Mattie Richardson’s Horses in History Series – Review

Library and Educational Services LLC – Review

My kids LOVE to read. It can be difficult to plan school lessons sometimes, because they ‘read ahead’ and spoil the surprise of the books I was planning to use with them. I decided to go with it, though, and now I just look for great books to place strategically around the house, and they… Continue reading Library and Educational Services LLC – Review

Kids Create: Making a Historical Documentary

As a kid, I always wanted to be a teacher; as an adult, that hasn’t changed.  I was worried about that when we decided to homeschool, but I find myself still teaching – just in a wider variety of roles than ever! Sometimes, what needs to be taught is pushing my boundaries of knowledge, however. … Continue reading Kids Create: Making a Historical Documentary

Book Club, Durham Edition: “The Ambrose Deception”

I love when books lend themselves to big life activities, and that’s exactly what Emily Ecton’s The Ambrose Deception does that in a very big way!  The book is kind of a cross between Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and The Book Scavenger, both books that we’ve done in book club, and so I was very excited to… Continue reading Book Club, Durham Edition: “The Ambrose Deception”

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