I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. Over the past 3 months my children have been rounding-out their extra-curricular activities with virtual classes in piano and self-defence through Practice Monkeys. This is a longer review because the courses are quite extensive, and my children have been moving up and we'd like to give you a thorough look at our experience. What is Practice Monkeys? Practice Monkeys is a subscription-based virtual program ... read more
Math Facts Practice With MathRider
I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew and this post includes affiliate links. Math facts are an important skill that is needed for life, but often boring to practice to perfection. Over the past few weeks, my daughter has been refining her recall using the Horse Riding Game, MathRider, by Sharper Edge International Pty Ltd, and enjoying it. Let's find out more! What is MathRider MathRider is a digital game to practice recalling math facts (not ... read more
Balancing Act: Can you be a Good Nurse and a Great Mom?
The answer to that question is: yes you can! Nursing is an excellent career choice for mothers (or fathers) who wish to find that balance between their parental and professional roles. A nursing job pays well and can provide busy women with the flexibility they need to flourish at work and at home. In this way, you don’t need to choose between your family and your career, you can have it both ways. Inevitably, being a good nurse sets you up to be a great mom and vice versa. It can be challenging ... read more
Mastering Middle School Vocabulary
I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. A few months ago my son completed a grade 7 vocabulary course he'd been taking over the previous year, but he wasn't yet ready to jump into high school vocab. When the opportunity arose for us to review Vocabulary Virtuoso: Mastering Middle School Vocabulary I was eager for him to try it out because my children have used many products by The Critical Thinking Co.™ in the past, and always with great results. Over ... read more
Toyama Prefecture: 10 Interesting Places To Visit
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
