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Posted on May 1, 2018May 9, 2018 by Gail Nelson

Professor Noggin’s Card Games | Review

If you’re looking for a grab and go educational game, take a look at Professor Noggins’ card games. They’re easy to keep in the car for long rides, or toss in a backpack when we head out on our bikes.

Posted on April 7, 2018April 8, 2018 by Gail Nelson

Homeschooling with A Plan In Place | Planner Review

I’ve had the opportunity to spend the last couple of months reviewing (and using) the Homeschool Teacher Edition from A Plan in Place. They offer affordable, customizable planners for homeschool students and teachers.

Posted on December 5, 2016September 20, 2017 by Michelle Ristuccia

Review | The Tuttle Twins and the Road to Surfdom

In The Tuttle Twins and the Road to Surfdom by Connor Boyack, the twins learn that well-intended central planning can lead to unfortunate, unintended consequences that destroy lives by creating large economic shifts. In The Road to Surfdom, citizens of La Playa vote to build a new road in order to relieve traffic congestion, but […]

Posted on November 27, 2016September 20, 2017 by Michelle Ristuccia

Review: Science Comics: Volcanoes: Fire and Life

Science Comics: Volcanoes: Fire and Life by Jon Chad is part of a middlegrade comic series covering a variety of science topics. In Volcanoes: Fire and Life, readers follow Aurora as she attempts to convince her mission leader that volcanoes do exist, and that the Earth’s natural phenomenon could solve the fuel problems that leave […]

Posted on September 27, 2016September 20, 2017 by Gail Nelson

When Did Chores Become Easy? Zone Cleaning for Kids Review

We struggle with cleaning. I openly admit that I am not the world’s greatest housekeeper, and would hire someone if I could – I hate cleaning! I love the results, but would rather outsource the process. Unfortunately, my boys have also inherited my disdain for cleaning. We have tried everything from chore lists to bribes to […]

Posted on May 18, 2016September 20, 2017 by Gail Nelson

Review: Periodic Table of Elements Coloring Book

Chemistry and the elements made simpler We have been seeing posts about a coloring book for the Periodic Table of Elements, our curiosity was piqued. How can you simplify the periodic table without dumbing it down? The guinea pigs twins loved this, even my non-chemistry-loving boy was excited to see something that made it easier […]