Merry Christmas 2024

 

Our Tree Christmas Morning

I'm a little late to post but I hope you had a fabulous Christmas!  It has been fun to see the kids bake, decorate cookies, play games and just hang out as a family.

Birthday Cake for Jesus looked like a present this year

I love how the kids Christmas PJs turned out - they have Sarge on them!

And a silly one for fun!

In progress decorating, the kids are getting good at this.

I can't believe 2024 is almost at an end!  We are headed to a movie in just a bit.  Hope 2025 is phenomenal for everyone!

Happy 1st Birthday Sarge

 

 

So, we did a thing in March - we got a rescue puppy!  And today he turns 1.  We just love him.  Happy Birthday Sarge!

CursiveLogic Speeches and Writings in American History

I have another Timberdoodle product to share with you today!  This time it's CursiveLogic Speeches and Wiritings in American History.  This spiral bound book is geared for ages 11-18 or 5th-12th grade.  I am currently using it with F (who is 10 years old in 5th grade).  He is a little on the young side but I love that it pairs with our curriculum so nicely.  We are studying American History this year and it fits in perfectly.

 
If you are unfamiliar with CursiveLogic, it is made to be a faster way to learn cursive because rather than teaching the alphabet letter by letter as in most cursive programs, CursiveLogic's method focuses on four basic letter shapes - oval, loop, swing and mound.  This idea is for students to master cursive handwriting at a much faster pace.  This workbook is designed for students who are already familiar in the CursiveLogic method.  It is perfect for honing handwriting skills while enhancing U.S. History studies.  Those unfamiliar with cursive can also benefit from this workbook, but there will probably be a small adjustment period.

Table of Contents

This book is split into 2 main sections.  The first section contains 12 review lessons (tracing, practicing the strokes, letter strings, capitals letters, form, etc.) while the second part includes 18 weeks of work, designed to be used 3 days a week.  Students will begin to develop cursive proficiency through tracing exercises and guided writing or good old fashion copywork.  It is suggested to complete 2 assignments a week to finish within a school year.  Of course, you can choose your child's pace and what works best within your homeschool and for your particular child.  I love that students explore distinguished Americans from Patrick Henry to George Washington and many more!  These work sections begin with a brief biography, portrait with a narrative for students to copy.

 

George Washington

It has been super fun to line this up with F's reading books.  He is currently reading about George Washington so he is also doing this section in his CursiveLogic!  I really enjoy when subjects come together in this way.

CursiveLogic Speeches is part of Timberdoodle's 5th Grade Curriculum Kit.

 

I like how friendly this curriculum is to use.  It is spiral bound at the side so it stays together nicely and remains flat, which is a huge plus for a handwriting program.  If you are looking for a cursive program and you are planning on studying American history this is a great find.

Disclosure: Huge shout out to Timberdoodle for selecting me as a Timberdoodle Blogger. Timberdoodle sent my family CursiveLogic Speeches and Writings in American History in exchange for our honest review. All opinions are my own.

CSB Grace Bible For Kids Review & Giveaway

I want to share with you today the CSB Grace Bible for Kids!  This unique Bible was created in partnership with Holman Bibles, 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University.  It is designed to specifically enhance readability for children with all levels and varieties of dyslexia and other reading challenges.  We received the blue LeatherTouch edition and it's beautiful.  I love the vibrancy of the blue and simplicity of the front cover.

Inside our Bible, The Ten Commandments

How does it do this?  The CSB Grace Bible for Kids features innovative typeface, layout and design principles.  These principles include added space between letters, words, lines and paragraphs as well as distinct letter forms.  I love that this Bible version helps include and encourage children with reading challenges to dive into God's word.  And while, my kids do not personally have reading challenges, I still appreciate this design and approach and I'm excited to add it into our Bible time.

Another sneak peek inside

It has some great visual maps as well!

Want to order your own CSB Grace Bible for Kids - check it out at CSBGraceBibles.com and order today!  Grace Bibles for adults are also available.  These would be fantastic Bibles for kids and make for a unique gift as well.

Giveaway:  Enter to win a CSB Grace Bible for Kids blue LeatherTouch edition!  Limited to US winners only.  And sorry guys, this giveaway is a quick one.  It ends 12/10.  Simply comment on this blog post and let me know who this Bible would be for, that's it!

And for the perfect gift for everyone on your list, be sure and check out the Holman Gift Guide.

Disclosure:  Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a Grace Bible for Kids for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.