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Write by Number: A Review
Write by Number (WBN) offers a step-by-step approach to writing, catering to students' individual progress rather than specific grade levels. It allows students to advance at their own pace, mastering each stage before moving on.
Nancy Larson Science
We recently started using Nancy Larson Science, a spiral science curriculum, and are really enjoying it!
on math and rigor
Let’s chat about math and why it feels like a math curriculum needs to be “hard” to be good.
IEW: a guide
IEW’s writing curriculum offerings can be really confusing. In this blog post I break down all the different options for elementary writing curriculum from IEW.
math through the years
Choosing a math curriculum can be really overwhelming. In this post, I share a glimpse into my thinking as we have navigated math curriculum over the years, with the hopes that it will help you not jump through as many programs as we have.
how to choose a reading curriculum
Are you overwhelmed with all the options for reading curriculum? Let’s break down the components of a strong reading program and review my top recommendations.
UFLI foundations: a review
UFLI Foundations is a budget-friendly foundational reading skills curriculum developed by the University of Florida Literacy Institute.
recipe for reading: a review
Recipe for Reading is a no-frills, structured literacy reading program.
logic of english foundations: a review
Logic of English Foundations is a solid foundational reading skills curriculum used in the homeschool community and some classroom settings.
all about reading: a review
All About Reading is a staple reading curriculum in the homeschool community.
pinwheels: a review
Pinwheels is a gentle but comprehensive early literacy program by Rooted in Language. It consists of 4 levels divided into “year 1” and “year 2.”