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Saxon Math at christianbook.com

DIVE and  Shorman Math

Saxon placement tests

Robinson Curriculum

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In this episode of The Brave and Balanced Homeschool, we dive into Saxon Math, a secular curriculum known for its structured, incremental approach with plenty of review. While Saxon is not a Christian-based program, it is a solid, traditional math curriculum that has been used in public schools and by homeschoolers alike.

If you’re confident in math or willing to learn alongside your child, Saxon Math is a fantastic, proven curriculum. However, if you prefer more structured teaching support, DIVE or Shorman Math may be better options—especially for higher-level math. Or you can look into how Art Robinson taught his children, or rather how they taught themselves, using Saxon Math.

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Shurley English

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In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges homeschool families face during tough times. Whether you're dealing with personal struggles or family stress, it's essential to know when to pause or slow down homeschooling to prioritize well-being. We also explore how to recognize when your current curriculum isn't working and how to adjust your approach, whether it’s modifying teaching methods or switching to a new homeschooling curriculum altogether. If you're feeling overwhelmed by your homeschooling journey, this episode offers practical advice and solutions to help you find balance, adjust, and thrive.

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https://www.teachingtextbooks.com

In this episode, I dive into one of my all-time favorite homeschool math curricula—Teaching Textbooks. If you’ve been looking for a self-grading, online math program that simplifies the homeschooling, you’re in the right place! I share how Teaching Textbooks has been a game changer for my family, providing flexibility, ease of use, and a stress-free grading system.

From the ability to access lessons on-the-go to customizing grading for each child, Teaching Textbooks offers everything a busy homeschooling parent could need. I also discuss how the curriculum supports students from grades 3 through high school and provides lifetime access to grades—perfect for homeschoolers who need to track progress or meet state requirements.

Plus, there's a gem that I wish I had known about when my kids were younger—free math tutoring over the phone! If your child struggles with a lesson, just call and get real-time help from the Teaching Textbooks team.

Listen in for a detailed review, pros and cons, and a bonus—how to get your first 15 lessons free to see if Teaching Textbooks is the right fit for your homeschool.

In episode 30, I talk about how to choose the best homeschool math curriculum for your child. We cover three key points: the importance of including math fact memorization, deciding whether math manipulatives are necessary for your child, and choosing between detailed lesson plans versus simplified ones.

Tune in for tips on finding the right fit for your homeschool needs!

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Homeschooling after the holiday season can be a little difficult. How do you help your homeschooled children keep motivated to finish the school year? How about yourself? Do you feel a little bored with the same day to day homeschool tasks? Listen in for some simple ideas to help you get through the end of the homeschool year.

Interested in any of the resources mentioned in this episode.

Just go to my website and find links to all of them.

Being able to homeschool my children was one of my life's greatest blessings!

One thing I did with my children almost every school day was read aloud.

In this episode, published right before Christmas, I share one of my favorite Christmas stories as I read it aloud to you. I hope you enjoy it!

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Have you ever shed tears over homeschooling? I mean have you ever been so discouraged at teaching your children or about a learning challenge and not knowing how to help them? I have. There were many times that I just didn’t know what to do.

Do you lay awake at night worry about whether they will be prepared for college or be able to be successful in the workplace? This is the episode for you! Listen in and get some homeschool encouragement.

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It's almost Christmas! It's time to make some memories with your children and pass on those cherished traditions!

How do you homeschool during Christmas time? Should you even homeschool during the holiday season? How much time should you take off from homeschooling for the holidays? Listen in to find out how I homeschooled during the holidays for over 22 years.

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Are you a homeschool mom who wants to know more about alternative homeschool curricula? Have you heard of Charlotte Mason and want to find out more about her philosophy of education? You will want to listen in on this episode of the What About Homeschooling podcast.

If you want to know more about Charlotte Mason and how to add some of her techniques to your homeschool, go check out these websites:

Amblesideonline

SimplyCharlotteMason

CharlotteMasonHomeschooling

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Need some help choosing the best homeschool curriculum for your children?

Here is my 2nd homeschool curriculum review! In this episode I review a wonderful unit study homeschool curriculum called A World of Adventure by Learning Adventures.

Learning Adventures