Sometimes having too many choices isn’t helpful! Especially Aa a mom that is happens more times than I can count. Especially when we are grocery shopping. Because I always want to get the best deals and there is so many items to choose from that I spend time reading and looking through items and it causes Charlie to get Bored. And because he ends up bored, he sometimes ends up in trouble. So today I would like to ask you handle this when Grocery Shopping?
Cathy Duffy is the know-all when it comes to homeschool curriculum. She has reviewed hundreds of homeschool curricula to help educators like me make an educated decision when shopping for homeschool curriculum. So as soon as I see a product has been approved by Cathy Duffy, I am more likely to trust it.
Here’s a handful of Cathy-approved educational picks available at Educents.com. I hope these double-recommended educational resources will relieve you from endless hours of shopping around for the best (and most cost-effective) homeschool resources.
Elementary Math & Science
Life of Fred Elementary Math
If you haven’t heard of Life of Fred, you’re in for a real treat. Dr. Stanley F Schmitt is a math teacher who developed story-based math learning series that has taken homeschooling by storm! Forget rote learning that doesn’t resonate learners follow the Fred and his pals through life and learn math concepts along the way. Kids sometimes don’t even know they’re learning math until they’re told!
Each book has a topic, like Apples, Butterflies, and Cats. I recommend supplementing math learning with science of social studies of the same topic!
Elementary Reading & Writing
Grammaropolis
I can’t say enough for story-based learning. It’s one of the oldest ways we’ve learned from each other – starting with fables that teach us to be good to one another.
Grammaropolis is a great tool for K-3rd grade learners on their quest for perfect English grammar, which isn’t always straight forward!
This set comes with animated shorts, music videos, books and quizzes, so you’ve got a lot of learning styles covered.
Price: $40, down from $50
Grammeraropolis
Middle School Math
Life of Fred Intro to Algebra
I really can’t say enough about the Life of Fred series! Kids learning algebra and beyond will enjoy the stories and learn the concepts through holistic learning. If your learner is new to Fred but at a more advanced level, it has been recommended that they start from the beginning. That said, re-learning a few known concepts in the Life of Fred framework will help them get up to speed with story and succeed with the series.
Price: $34.08 down from $38 at Educents.
Life of Fred Intro into Algebra
Life of Fred Financial Choices
As your kiddos get older you may also like to instill strong financial decision making The Life of Fred Financial Choices book is a great intro. And if we’re being honest, there’s never a bad time for parents to brush up on this!
Price: $15.99 down from $19.99
The Life of Fred Financial Choices
Middle School Social Studies- myWorld Social Studies
Comprehensive comprehension: this world history and social studies packet is an excellent kick off to middle school studies. Created for 6th graders, this set lays the groundwork for students to become active citizens by learning about US history and politics and encouraging learners to understand real ways they can participate, and how it matters.
The package also includes a teacher’s guide for every chapter, lesson plans, audio podcasts on each subject, and editable tests with answer keys: it really sets everyone up for success!
Price: $72.47
myWorld Social Studies Science for the Family
I would like to ask you what you think about that statement and if you agree or disagree with this statement and why do you feel that way?
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
