We’re at the last day of the How I Teach series, a blog hop coordinated by iHomeschool Network. Fine arts is the hardest area for me to teach. I never really took to art, a trip to the art museum usually leaves me confused, and Care Bear seems to have followed in my footsteps. That […]
How I Teach US History to Earn College Credit {Lesson Plan Included}
US History has a massive amount of resources to choose from, so it can be hard to narrow down what to use. I know Care Bear loves history if she’s given the right resources, so the pressure is on to find the right thing! I may have done a jig when I came across Hippocampus. […]
How I Teach Biology to Earn College Credit
High school science is a fear for many homeschooling moms, and rightly so! Earlier this school year, I explained how we tackle high school science at home, but I didn’t get in to the nitty gritty of how each week looks. Today, we’ll talk about how we go through the course work, aiming for the […]
How I Teach Algebra to Earn College Credit
As far as exams go, the College Algebra CLEP exam seems pretty straight forward. Learn algebra, pass exam in sha Allah (God willing), done. Still, it requires a little advanced planning. In our 9th Grade curriculum, we’ve chosen to stick with Saxon, using their Algebra 2 program (3rd edition, specifically). Saxon isn’t the prettiest curriculum […]
How I Teach Writing to Earn College Credit {Lesson Plan Included}
Writing is an extremely important skill for any adult. One’s writing, especially in this ever-increasing virtual world, gives their first impression. As homeschooling moms, we want our kids to be able to give a good first impression. Beyond that, in our own homeschool, we aim for passing exams that earn college credit like the AP, […]
