SchoolhouseTeachers.com Ultimate PreK-12 Annual Membership

SchoolhouseTeachers.com Ultimate PreK-12 Annual Membership

(Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way).

Schoolhouse Teachers Ultimate PreK-12 MembershipOne of the things I love the most about SchoolhouseTeachers.com Ultimate PreK-12 Annual Membership is how flexible it is. In fact, Schoolhouse Teachers is flexible, affordable, and  fun!

I can pick and choose whatever courses I want to use–and there are hundreds of choices. For example, we have gone through entire classes (Dinosaurs and the Bible), and we've picked out specific lessons (They Lived for God). I've even worked through one of the graphics design courses that are offered. This is possible because Schoolhouse Teachers is not limited by grades. There are classes for literally EVERYONE in your family, from preschool to adult.

I love that SchoolhouseTeachers.com doesn't compromise the Creation versus Evolution issue.

“Dinosaurs and the Bible” (1st through 6th grade) is a 16-lesson study that covers classifying, identifying, and critical thinking about Dinosaurs and the evidence. It also teaches about Noah's Ark, the Flood and more. Follow-up questions are provided for every lesson and can be answered offline or online, depending on your child's preferences. You child will certainly know a lot about dinosaurs by the time he or she finishes this unit. And I believe his or her faith in the Bible will be strengthened as well.

And as with any curriculum, you can always add in your own assignments. For example, my son recently wrote an essay on why Dinosaur to Bird Evolution doesn't make sense. These kinds of assignments give your child the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills while at the same time developing an argument in favor of creation. 

I also love all of the varied choices for teaching social studies and history.

“They Lived for God” is a social studies unit we are currently working through. “They Lived for God”  includes at least one well-done documentary for each of the 39 saints/martyrs included in the unit. The videos keep my son's interest, which says a lot in my opinion.

We usually break the documentaries up into two days so that we can retain the information better. I'm learning as much as my son is learning because history did not hold my interest in school. Not only that, but these videos are from a Christian perspective. Anything I learned in school was secular because I went to public school growing up.

We have so far learned about Jan Hus, Perpetua, Augustine, and Martin Luther.  We will be continuing to study with our next on the list to be William Tyndale and Roger Williams. I can't wait!

All of SchoolhouseTeachers units include lesson plans to help with organizing your teaching days and weeks. (See below for example)Schoolhouse Teachers is Fun and Affordable

All of the curriculum units I have used include these lesson plans and outlines, with the specific information that relates to the subject matter you are studying. This makes it much easier to stay on-track and to know what to do with your child each day. It also gives you an idea of how much time you will be spending each day and allows you to plan for any materials you may need to accomplish each assignment.

SchoolhouseTeachers also provides awesome yearly planners, which are always renewed in time for the new year.  Apple Core Silver Membership (a $45 value) is included in the membership as well. Apple Core has saved me oodles of time and stress and is completely online. So, you don't have to worry about misplacing your records.

Other things included with the SchoolhouseTeachers Ultimate PreK-12 Annual Membership:

  1. A World Book Online membership ($100 value)
  2. Custom Schedule Builder – Weekly, Monthly, and can be adapted to fit your individual needs
  3. Record Keeping – Apple Core Silver includes:
    • Course Tracker
    • Grade Reporting
    • Report Cards
    • Portfolio
    • Attendance
  4. Free Information Charts:
    • The 13 Colonies by Date
    • Geometric Figures
    • Sign Language
    • Types of Poetry
    • Common Latin Roots
    • Countries and Capitals and more!
  5. Learning Centers include:
    • Help with Reading
    • Focus on Math, Focus on Science
    • Focus on Special Needs
    • Preschool Playground and much more
    • Career Center
    • Charlotte Mason
    • Seasonal Learning
    • Physical Education
    • High School

Make sure to Check out SchoolhouseTeachers Ultimate PreK-12 Annual Membership.

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I Love Hispanic and Latino culture! I worked with a variety of people while employed as a Public Health Nutritionist for the Women, Infant, and Children Program (WIC). Some of my fellow employees were from Brazil, Peru, Guatemala, Colombia, and of course, Mexico.

There were days when no one who came into the clinic spoke English. As a result, I was immersed in the language and culture. I never became fluent in Spanish. However, somehow I managed to function–with the help of materials that were in Spanish. Also, the awesome bilingual Health Service Assistants I worked with were always available when I got stuck.

My adoration of the culture has led to my brand New Mexican Christmas Traditions Unit Study

I really think that if you aren't already familiar with Mexican Christmas traditions, you should be!

That's why my goal for you and your children is for your lives to be enriched through this unit study.

In some ways, there are similarities. However, in many ways, Christmas is celebrated in a completely different way in Mexico. For example,

Mexican Christmas Traditions

Las Posadas

Las Posadas is a Mexican tradition that lasts from December 16 December 23. This event commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph as they traveled. Mary was ready to give her baby and they couldn’t find anywhere to stay. The celebration of Las Posadas reenacts this event with great enthusiasm and festiveness.

Check out my Christmas in Mexico Unit Study to learn more! 

The Legend of the Poinsettia

In case you didn't know, the Poinsettia grows prolifically in Mexico during the Christmas season. This legend is about a poor Mexican girl who wanted to give a gift to baby Jesus but had nothing to give. Thus, the Poinsettia was born.

3 Kings Day

In Spanish, it is called, “Día de los Reyes.” This day marks the visit of the three kings.

Traditional Foods Eaten

    1. Tamales
    2. Pozole
    3. Rompope
    4. Ponche
    5. Pasteles (Puerto Rico)

These foods are just a sampling of the delicious cuisine enjoyed during the celebration of Christmas in Mexico. You will find lots of fun things for your kids to do as a break from their regular curriculum, and they will learning social studies, history, and home economics as well.

Click here to view, “Christmas in Mexico.”

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Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood

Jen Merckling from “Ready for Reading” has created some adorable hands-on books based on the timeless children's classics. Included in her series so far is The Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood. Also, Goldilocks & The Three Pigs, plus my Favorite as a Kid The Gingerbread Man! (This post contains affiliate links).

Totally affordable at only $6.00 per e-book, this is a totally unique way to introduce your preschool and kindergarten children to the love of reading.

Each book is at least 30 pages long and is in full color with super cute pictures of the characters. For example,

Little Red Riding Hood:

Read With Me Story – Combination of words and pictures so that your child can read along with you.

Order of Events – perfect way for your child to practice putting events in the order they in which they occur

Memory Cards – Jen says this is always one her kids' favorite games.

Story Narration – Let your child tell the story and you write down what he says.

Color-by-Number Pages – Practice learning numbers, letters, and identifying colors.

Each book is retold in a unique way by Jen, and she uses pictures in every sentence to make reading easier. 🙂

Ready for Reading Phonics is Jen's “big” reading program. Purchasing one of these short fairy tales is a great, inexpensive way to test out her awesome products without putting a dent in your pocketbook.

Opportunity for coloring, cutting and pasting, putting the story pieces in order, as well as pictures mixed with short words to help your child feel successful on her road to becoming a great reader!

Click here to find out more about Little Red Riding Hood as well as Jen's other adorable books.

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