One of the things I love most about this Gather ‘Round vision that God gave me, is how it is so incredibly creative and new every single month! We have a large team of creative people who all work together to help make these units and I am so excited to share with you a […]
What You Need to Know Before Buying Curriculum
It’s curriculum buying season and the number one question on everybody’s mind is: “What should I choose?” I talk a lot about curriculum on my blog but today I wanted to specifically address what we need to know and how we can create a brief, big-picture “plan” of our days to help us identify, before […]
The Unmathematical Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Teaching Math
As a homeschool curriculum advisor (I help people choose curriculum), I have learned the top two subjects that strike dread into the heart of parent’s everywhere: math and language arts (watch this video to see my top recommendation for LA). Today I want to talk to the math moms (and dads) who might be reading this. […]
Why A Beka Curriculum Did Not Work for Me
2026 Update: Abeka is still available today and continues to offer a full Christian homeschool curriculum from K4 through 12th grade. This review reflects our family’s experience with the program and why it ultimately was not the right fit for us. Looking for what we use now? Visit Gather ’Round Homeschool. If you are a […]
Social Studies your Kids Actually WANT to Do!
Do your kids roll their eyes when you pull out your social studies? Today I want to talk to you about an exciting new social studies curriculum I have learned about from Master Books. This is their Elementary Geography and Cultures curriculum and is recommended for grades 3-6. We have been trying it out this last […]
Fed Up With Curriculum Options? Let Me Help You Choose!
UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming response to this course, it is now closed for new signups. Stay tuned for a brand new course coming out in August where I’ll be showing you inside all my favorite curriculum and talking about each different subject each week! (Or check out the course page to see when […]
Elementary Bible & English Grammar Curriculum Review
For many years I have been a huge fan of Master Books (a division of New Leaf Publishing Group). I trod through the crowds at the homeschool conventions, looking for these treasures amongst the books. I read them together with my children and we have enjoyed every book we have purchased. Just a few months ago, […]
