Homeschool Reviews (Opinions)
We (the family who created this website) have been homeschooling since the early 1990's and in that time have tried just about every different "method" and lots of different curriculums, materials and programs. Over time we have come across some products that really stand out and others we consider "duds" or a waste of our family's time.
We would like to share some of the things we've used and seen and our personal thoughts about them. However, in doing that, please realize that every family is different, as is every child within a family. What may not work for one might be just what another needs. What we love, someone else may hate.
Homeschooling allows families to educate according to their beliefs, temperaments and individual abilities and interests. We are all unique and our tastes in products, curriculums and the like reflect that.
Please take into account that these are our "personal" opinions and in no way are we telling you what will or will not work for you and your children, but rather what did and did not for ours. We will also be writing about items we have not used; giving you a complete description and again...our PERSONAL opinions!
We will be adding reviews over time, so please check back to see if something you are wondering about is listed. You can also email us at homeschooler@ourlosbanos.com and ask about something specific.
If you would like a material or curriculum to be reviewed please let us know. We look forward to reviewing YOUR product!
Please choose from the curriculum or material name below to go to its specific review page.
All About Spelling - This multi-sensory spelling program is a hit in our house!
AmBooks - AmBooks are digital, interactive books stuffed full of videos, animations, games and more to help you learn various science topics.
Carbon Chemistry by Ellen McHenry
An engaging chemistry curriculum with hands-on activities, songs, skits, experiments and an easy-to-understand text. This program is designed to follow The Elements (see review below).
In the Hands of a Child Renaissance Lapbook
This 72 page, affordable lapbook has everything you need for a 7 day unit study on the Renaissance! It's a solid lapbook choice, but unfortunately wasn't a hit in our house.
Lively Latin Big Book 1 - This is the first program where we've actually experienced Latin success that goes beyond vocabulary! I'm not a Latin failure anymore! 
Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible
This attractive Bible has lots of extra goodies to help you get more out of your Bible reading.
Math
Compare the strengths and weaknesses of different, popular
math programs.
Our
Experiences with Math
This isn't a review, but rather an article on our
experiences with math and some of the materials we've used.
Polka
Dot Publishing Life of Fred math books
These unique living math
books are getting a growing fan base and the word is spreading among homeschoolers.
Find out why!
A gentle and fun introduction to Greek for younger students!
Sonlight
Curriculum
A opinion piece / review about Sonlight Curriculum.
The Elements: Ingredients of the Universe by Ellen McHenry
An engaging chemistry curriculum with hands-on activities, songs, skits, experiments and an easy-to-understand text.
Teaching
Textbooks Math Program(s)
Read an article (initial impression) about Teaching
Textbook's math programs written by a teenage student who actually used them.
We are thrilled with how our math "hating" daughter got excited about
this subject!
Visual Latin
This Latin program breaks out of the usual Latin program mold and interjects a much needed dose of fun, humor and solid Latin instruction that sticks!
WinterPromise
An opinion piece / review of WinterPromise curriculum. We discuss
their American Story 2 program, 4th grade language arts and talk about the instructor's
guides and a bit about the company in general. We go over the positives and the
potential negatives.
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