Signing Time

We just found "Signing Time" at the library a couple of weeks ago. It is completely genius! All three boys sit there mesmerized and the older two are trying signs in sign language. I only wish it weren't so expensive so I could have a home collection (I hate checking out DVDs at the library because I live in constant fear I'll turn them in late). The link is to the actual, official "Signing Time" website, but shhh I think the DVDs are less expensive on Amazon. Even less expensive when you check them out at your library--that is unless you accrue a massive fine!

First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind

We are using First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind, by Jessie Wise, for our English and Grammar curriculum. These are simple lessons that teach a lot in a few minutes. This book is for first and second grade study. I just cannot gush enough about how much I love The Well-Trained Mind method.

The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home

This book, The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, is a giant resource book for the classical education home schooling approach. I LOVE it. It's support, it's smart, it has guidelines for curriculum, it has lists of recommended methods and books. It was written by a woman and her grown daughter (whom she home schooled) and both (I believe) are qualified educators. It talks methods first, amazing, and then it is broken into three sections: Grades 1-4, Grades 5-8, and Grades 9-12. They also go over some things to do pre-grade 1. It's been a couple of months since I looked through it. Maybe I need to revisit that section because Carter is there:) Seriously, WOW, if you are thinking about home schooling, you like the classical approach and you want a find-it-all resource book this is it!

So the highlighted text is linked to the book's website if you want to find out more.