Japan has so much to offer, and each area of the country is unique. One area that is often overlooked because it isn't on the tourist track is Toyama Prefecture. I lived in Toyama city for a year, so I consider it my Japanese hometown. I explored as much as I was able to with public transportation on my days off, and I wish I could return as with the opening up of the internet, I have learned of many more locations I would love to visit. 1. Japanese Alps The Japanese Alps span ... read more
The Fallacy Detective: Learning Logic For Life
I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. Learning to think logically and learning the skill to recognise errors in arguments is an important skill for everyone, so I was keen to try out The Fallacy Detective by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn to see what it was all about. Over the past 6 weeks we've been working through the lessons and having fun calling each other out when we see another family member use a fallacy in daily life. In university I ... read more
Zen Garden Design: Mindful Spaces
I think many people have been spending more time in their gardens over the past year, and many have been putting more thought into the design of their garden, particularly now that they are spending more time working from home. With this in mind, I thought I would share with you the book, Zen Garden Design: Mindful Spaces by Shunmyo Masuno, Japan's Leading Garden Designer. Thank you to Tuttle Publications for sending me a copy of Zen Garden Design to read and review. Ann is responsible ... read more
Art History Projects With Creating A Masterpiece
I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. My children enjoy art, and I love that it's hand's on an important life skill in many areas from website design to interior design, not to mention that learning the skills makes it even more enjoyable and something that can be done for relaxation and inspiration throughout life. Over the past several weeks my children have been learning new skills from Creating a Masterpiece through the Art History Program. What ... read more
Navigating Life as a Parent Nurse
Parents tend to make for great nurses and other healthcare professionals as they are caring by nature and know how to look after people when they are distressed. While parents can make excellent nurses (and vice versa), many also struggle because both roles can be incredibly demanding, and it is vital that you are able to give 100% to both. So, what are a few lifestyle tips for parent nurses that will help? This article is here to help you navigate your life as a parent nurse so that it should ... read more
Summer Learning Through Film
Every summer, and perhaps this summer more than others, our kids want (and need) downtime. Yet, as parents we often want to keep things balanced and many families that educate their students at home take a more flexible approach -- learning year round, rather than dividing up learning into a distinct school year. Whatever your parenting and education approach, I’m sure you agree that youth benefit from experiences that sharpen their critical thinking skills and encourage them to engage more ... read more
Ancient Greece: A Hands-On Unit Study
I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. Over the past several weeks my children have been learning about Ancient Greece with Project Passport World History Studies by Home School in the Woods. It's like receiving plethora of subscription boxes at all at once, but you choose the projects that you'd like to include, and when you're done, you have a completed lapbook, a binder, plus additional hands-on projects that your children have learned from. What ... read more
Baggin’ the Dragon Math Competition
I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. Over the past 5-6 weeks my children have been having fun practicing their math skills using Baggin' the Dragon Maths Online by Edalive several times a week, both against the computer, and against each other. As it turns out, the child that was least interested in trying it out is the one that is the most hooked on it now! What Is Baggin' The Dragon Math Competition? Baggin' the Dragon is an online math ... read more
Homeschooling 101: How To Keep Your Children Engaged With Their Education
If you want your children to excel in their homeschooling lessons and achieve unrivaled academic success in the future, it’s imperative that they remain engaged with their education at all conceivable points. Unfortunately, given the number of distractions dotted around your humble abode, this is never going to be an easy task to undertake. To succeed in your attempt at engaging your children via homeschooling, you’re going to need to work incredibly hard. More importantly, you’re going to ... read more
Chloe and the No Good, Very Sad, Deplorable Pandemic Coloring Book
Carolyn Wilhelm has been keeping herself busy over the past year writing and co-authoring books. One of them was written for a very special little girl she knows who has been having a tough time during the pandemic and misses school and all the other social occasions. This is a pandemic coloring book. Thanks to Carolyn Wilhelm who gifted us with a copy of Chloe and the No Good, Very Sad, Deplorable Pandemic coloring book for my children to read and color. All opinions are ours. Chloe ... read more
