Archive - Nova School

Some family-friendly math/logic/science games to play over the holidays

Holidays + illnesses + for me, the final weeks of pregnancy, have made for some slower times around here recently.

Jan 7 •

December 2024

Ancient chemistry: making potash soap

A fun holiday project + a hearty recommendation to purchase the book "Caveman Chemistry"

Dec 31, 2024 •

Logic of English review

A solid, phonics-based program if 100 Easy Lessons didn't interest your kid. May not want to undertake the entire curriculum.

Dec 10, 2024 •

November 2024

Homeschooling: what has and hasn't worked for us recently

Reflections on the various resources we've used, motivation levels, and realities the month has presented us

Nov 2, 2024 •

October 2024

Finding time to homeschool

The logistics of homeschooling in our home

Oct 5, 2024 •

August 2024

Matific - grades K-9

A great maths app to reinforce concepts and practice math drills

Aug 17, 2024 •

Socialization is an important part of most kids’ development.

Aug 7, 2024 •

July 2024

Every day, my 5 year old and I experience something scary but exciting.

Jul 19, 2024 •

Our overall plan

I feel very fortunate to be able to homeschool our kids.

Jul 18, 2024 •

Dragonbox Algebra (ages 5+)

Is really great

Jul 5, 2024 •

June 2024

The (board) Game for Little Programmers! (Little >= 2.5/3yo)

Jun 8, 2024 •

May 2024

Kids' chapter books

A shorter-than-we'd-like-it-to-be list of books that are decent

May 27, 2024 •

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