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Amazing Science! Vol 1 {Crew Review}

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Learn the principles of science with Amazing Science Videos from ScienceandMath.com.  This 2 disk collection provides extensive explanation of many fun, interesting experiments for elementary aged students.  A total of 23 varied experiments are presented on Amazing Science! Volume 1.
Some of our favorites were Color Changing Milk where Jason Gibson from ScienceandMath.com explains how to change milk with food coloring.  The Lemon battery experiment was another favorite that my children were excited to see in action.  Jason used lemons and two types of metal to show how batteries work, using the lemons to work a small calculator.  Lift an Ice Cube with String was an experiment that we personally gave a try though we did not have luck making the ice stick to the string with salt.  We did enjoy seeing it done on video and will try it again at a later time.
We look forward to trying out a few more of the many presented experiments shown by Jason Gibson from ScienceandMath.com in our future lessons.  This video series is a great addition for any science program showing extensive, yet simple experiments that any family can do.  We surely will be purchasing more of these videos to use in our own curriculum at home and at $19.99 it’s a great price for any homeschooling family to invest!
To read more reviews of Amazing Science! please visit the TOS Homeschool Crew Blog.  For more information about Amazing Science! and other videos like it, please visit ScienceandMath.com.
*Disclaimer – This video was provided free for review by ScienceandMath.com and the TOS Homeschool Crew!


God’s Great Covenant {Crew Review}

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God’s Great Covenant is a bible course for children covering the New Testament: The Gospels.   This curriculum from Classical Academic Press, written by Claire A. Larsen, provides a strong foundation allowing children to follow the life of Jesus from birth through his fulfillment of God’s promises to all.  Written for students in grades 4 and up, this curriculum provides a thorough explanation of his unexpected arrival to his ending suffering for our sins.

This curriculum begins with several introductions showing the Historical, Political, Chronological, Geographical, Religious and Daily Life of the time period for The Gospels.  4 units are divided into 36 chapters that show each aspect of Jesus’s life.  At the end of each unit a memory passage, devotional guide and Simon’s World explanation is provided for unit review.  Appendices at the end of the book provide examples of the fulfillment of God’s prophecies, Jesus life as a Prophet, Priest and King, and the Lord’s Prayer as well as chapter quizzes.  Maps are also provided at the end of the student book for use throughout the curriculum.  God’s Great Covenant also provides a thorough Teacher’s Guide, with thorough explanations of the course work, plenty of room for notes and answers to the student worksheets.

Student Text

Teacher’s Edition Text

God’s Great Covenant: A Bible Course for Children, The New Testament 1: The Gospels is a great study of Jesus’s life, perfect for any student in upper Elementary or lower Middle grades.  It would also be the perfect curriculum for an advanced 3rd grade student.  Priced at $26.95 for the print Student Edition, $29.95 for the print Teacher’s Edition and $9.95 for the accompanying MP3 Audio Files.  Old Testament studies are also available for a similar price.

To read more reviews on God’s Great Covenant please visit the TOS Homeschool Crew Blog!

Disclaimer – This product was provided to me free for review by Classical Academic Press and the TOS Homeschool Review Crew.


TruthQuest History – American History Vol 1 {Crew Review}

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TruthQuest History may be one of my favorite history programs ever!  This curriculum is written in a completely understandable way with lots of fun activities and book suggestions included.  Written with a Christian perspective, TruthQuest History is a wonderful addition for any homeschool.

For this review, we reviewed TruthQuest American History for Young Students Volume 1: Exploration – 1800 .  This volume is available in both print for $24.95 and PDF file for $19.95.  Optional companion resources are also available to use with this and most volumes of TruthQuest History curriculum.

We really enjoyed using this particular book in the TruthQuest series.  We had many of the suggested books to use on hand either in our home library or available from our local county library.  Suggested spines to go along with this particular book are Story of the Thirteen Colonies and Story of the Great Republic by H.A. Guerber, as well as This Country of Ours by H.E. Marshall.  Also suggested are From Sea to Shining Sea for Children by Peter Marshall and Daniel Manuel, Light and the Glory for Children by Peter Marshall and Daniel Manuel, and Story of the World Volume 3 by Susan Wise Bauer – all three of which we already have in our homeschool library.

As already mentioned, this book covers American History from beginning exploration through the 1800’s.  After a brief explanation on how to use the program, the book then dives into history chapter by chapter providing extensive information on different subjects throughout America’s history.  From the Discovery of America, to the lost colony, to Jamestown, to George Washington, our countries’ historical wars, and much more are all included in the pages of this book.

Each chapter is set up with a brief introduction to the topic at hand, often providing a ThinkWrite topic to broaden your students subject interest.  Then the chapter provides a break down of books that are suggested for reading, allowing a large selection to pick and choose from, followed by suggested activities to assist in better understanding the information covered on the topic.  Audio and video suggestions are made where fitting for use to broaden the subject even more.  At the end of the book is a list of all materials suggested to use with the program in alphabetical order so that you may prepare for the program ahead of schedule as needed.  There is also an appendix listing the ThinkWrite suggestions found throughout the curriculum so they can also be prepared for ahead of time.

This curriculum is a wonderful program for any homeschool to use, teaching History through books and not just facts.  The suggestions are wholesome and show strong Christian value while thoroughly covering each topic at hand.  TruthQuest History can be purchased online through various vendors or on their website at www.truthquesthistory.com.  For more reviews of this curriculum, please visit the TOS Homeschool Review Crew on the blog!

Disclaimer- This volume of TruthQuest History was provided by the publisher, as well as the TOS Homeschool Review crew, for free in exchange for my honest opinion on the curriculum as used in my home.  No money was exchanged in the process of this review.



Amazing Animals By Design {Crew Review}

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In the book, Amazing Animals by Design by Debra Haagen, John and Sarah take a trip to the zoo to learn about the Amazing Animals there.  They quickly learn that every animal is created in God’s design for his purpose.  From elephants to giraffes to zebras, every animal is made especially for God’s plan.

This wonderful book, written by Debra Haagen from The Old Schoolhouse’s Homeschool Review Crew, provides answers to many of the questions children often ask about animals in relation to God’s reasoning. Taking her direction from the many animals at some of the top American zoo’s, Mrs. Haagen provides an interesting and educational story that children in grade pre-k through 3rd will greatly enjoy.

Amazing Animals by Design is currently available as an eBook, PDF file, for $7.99 or in Paperback for $8.99.  It can be purchased online or at your local bookstore.  To learn more about this book please visit www.AmazingAnimals.blogspot.com.  For more reviews of this book, please visit the TOS Homeschool Review Crew.

*Disclaimer – An ebook copy of Amazing Animals by Design was provided to me FREE for review by Debra Haagen and The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Review Crew in exchange for my honest opinion provided in a blog post on my blog.

K5 Learning {Crew Review}

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K5 Learning is an exceptional website that focuses on teaching Reading and Math skills to younger children.  Through programming personalized for your child, K5 Learning is able to allow your child independent education leading to excellent education.  This program helps your child develop early study habits while learning at their own pace.

Children work independently for varying amounts of time in a safe online environment.  There are no downloads and nothing to install for using this program.  K5 Learning offers more than 30,000 tutorials and activities allowing personalized, interactive learning with full instruction for your child in Reading, Spelling, Math and Math Facts.

K5 Learning offers a 14-day free trial offer on their website as well as package deals.  You can purchase a monthly subscription for $25 and $15 for each additional child, or a yearly subscription for $199 and $129 per each additional child.   For more reviews of this product please visit TOS Homeschool Review Crew Blog!

*Disclaimer – this review product was provided to me free for review in exchange for my honest opinion from K5 Learning and the TOS Homeschool Review Crew.


Reading Eggs {Crew Review}

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Reading Eggs is a fun reading experience for children learning to read.  This interactive learning website is one your child will enjoy using every day.

Reading Eggs helps build reading skills for children ages 3-8 at various reading levels, with 100 lessons to keep children enthralled.  Reading Eggs focuses on providing much needed skills in comprehension, spelling, writing and more.  Fun games allow the child to learn enjoyably as he/she works through each lesson and rewards children with cute animations as they learn.

When your child begins Reading Eggs they are promoted to complete a test allowing the Reading Eggs program to choose the correct placement for the child.  This allows your child to learn on their level so they don’t get bored with things that are too easy or frustrated with things that are too hard.  This also allows the parent/teacher to see what level their child is reading at so they are able to focus more on necessary lessons to encourage learning.

There are multiple ways to sign up for Reading Eggs.  Monthly, every six months and yearly rates are available. The current rate for one year of Reading Eggs which allows full access for one student to the website is $75.  Discounts of 50% are currently offered for each additional student added in a family.

You can read more reviews of Reading Eggs on the TOS Homeschool Review Crew Blog.

*Disclaimer – Reading Eggs was provided to me free for review in exchange for my honest opinion by the TOS Homeschool Review Crew.  All opinions are my own and no money has been exchanged for this review.

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