Okay, I’m going to clear my conscience right off the bat here: there’s no money involved in this unless you want me to PayPal you a penny. Just let me know.
Last summer, two of my sons and I started working for a vendor at our big state homeschool conferences. The cool thing is that I actually get paid to be at the conference, helping supply book money. The negative thing is that I don’t have a couple of days to leisurely stroll the vendor hall, which I consider one of the great joys in life for a homeschooling mom.
Here’s where I need your help: What are your absolute favorite, can’t-do-without homeschool resources? Any grade is applicable, because I’ve got kids from pre-school to high school. Please don’t send me things that require intensive teacher prep time, because I simply don’t have it. I need to have some clear ideas before I get there, since my shopping time will be so limited.
Sorry about the false advertising on that penny thing.
I don’t know if Robin Sampson’s books are at the conferences or not, but I LOVE Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach. It’s a lot of pages (I bought the ebook), but well worth it.
I don’t know where you are with math, but I’ve heard exceptional comments about Teaching Textbooks (middle school to high school) and am planning to buy it for both the boys for the upcoming year. They do have placement tests online so you would know what to buy.
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Easy Grammar. Daily Grams–excellent way to review and remember basic grammar concepts daily. It really is easy and effective…I even know grammar well from using it!
Story of the World audio CD’s…they can listen and learn and you don’t have to do anyting! Maps and coloring pages are great for the little ones, but not essential.
Who do you work for at the convention?
Uh… well, I’m afraid I haven’t too much HS resources to answer your question. 😛 there is some curriculum I like and don’t like…. hahaa… I definitely don’t like Saxon Alegbra!
Anyway, have a blessed day!
Love
MJ
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I can’t live without Math U See, Story of the World or Handwriting Without Tears. :^D
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Highschool history hands down favorite; Notgrass’s Exploring World History and Exploring America. They aren’t usually at conventions though. 🙁
101 Top Picks by Cathy Duffy for REALLY narrowing your choices to the best that will FIT you and your child.
Blessings!