History Plus: An Engaging Video-Based Learning Program for Kids

It’s not always easy to find a homeschool program that your kids actually come running to do every day. That’s what my kids do with History Plus Online – a video-based curriculum, created by a set of homeschooled siblings out of Alberta, Canada that rotates through history, geography, and science. Their motto? Learning should be […]

Oak Meadow {Review}: A Complete Curriculum

Choosing a curriculum or a method that works for your child isn’t always an easy task. I’ve been homeschooling for over 10 years and only just managed to find a program that has worked for one of my children. In this post, I will review Oak Meadow Sixth Grade that we used this year to […]

Generation Genius – A Video-Based Science Program for Grade 3 to 5

Science education for the elementary school years needs to be full of fun and excitement and feed off a child’s natural curiosity. That’s why programs like Generation Genius are a perfect fit. Designed for students in the Grade 3 to 5 range, this site combines videos with experiments along with some guided discussion and exploration. […]

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Supercharged Science

What is it? Homeschool science curriculum by Supercharged Science Who is it for? Grades K-12 How much is it? $37/month for k-8, and $57/month for 9-12 Tell me more: Supercharged Science is an online video based homeschool science curriculum that takes the guesswork and frustrations of science out of the way. There are currently 20 complete units to […]

SmartSeries Books

In 2010, I wrote about the book series, The Complete Canadian Curriculum. At the time, I had just discovered these books (by accident) and thought they’d be a great addition to a Canadian homeschool curriculum. I was recently contacted by the distributor of the series and they let me know all about their expanded collection of […]

Mr. Collinson’s Science Lessons

Ontario teacher, Mr. Collinson, has put together a website of all his science lesson plans for grades 1-4 that he’s taught over the years.

Peppermint Stick Learning Co.

One of my readers recommended this company and after some research I’m excited to bring to you a Canadian curriculum company called Peppermint Stick Learning Company. Based out of Bracebridge, ON, this homeschooling family of 6 children ranging from infant to jr. high, has developed a curriculum based on the needs of their children and […]

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Portage & Main Press

Based out of Winnepeg, Portage & Main Press is a publisher that provides some outstanding materials for teachers. Divided into both the Western curriculum and the Ontario curriculum, you can find complete teacher manuals for most of the major subjects – Math, Science, and Social Studies. They have also created one for ESL early years, and have […]