Deeper Roots Jr. High Bible Curriculum

We were blessed by having the opportunity to review a Bible curriculum, Discovering Our Amazing God, from Deeper Roots Publications. We received the 7th – 9th grade curriculum, so my oldest son was able to jump right in.

This volume includes 10 total lessons, counting the introductory lesson. Some of the topics are Discovering God’s Wisdom, Power, Creativity and Love. Each lesson starts with a Memory Verse and questions to allow the student to begin thinking of the subject. For the next 10 to 14 days, the student is challenged with a scripture passage and questions.

There is a study sheet at the end of each lesson, as well as journaling pages for the student to write his thoughts on what he has studied. An added bonus to the book is the study of different people groups between lessons. Some of those covered in this volume are the Muslims, Hindus, Chinese and Buddhist.

I think my son and I were both pleased with the content of this study. It is challenging to the student, makes them think, but isn’t so time consuming that it ever feels like work. It is very meaty, meaning it doesn’t just skim the surface, and doesn’t require the student to merely learn facts and spit them back. The student is challenged to apply the things they are learning to their life situation.

Deeper Roots offers 3 other volumes for the 7th-9th grades and I am sure they are of the same quality and content. You definitely would not be disappointed with any volume. They also have a high school aged book, Rooted and Grounded. Go to their website to see all the great materials they offer.

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All About Homophones

All About Homophones is an e-book that we were asked to review. It comes from the author of All About Spelling, which is an excellent spelling program for your kinesthetic, visual, or auditory learner.

Homophones are words that sound alike, but are spelled differently, and have different meanings. An example is there and their. Or blue and blew. The list goes on and on.

The e-book is 240 pages and is full of great tools to teach children about homophones. There are worksheets, crossword puzzles, card games and much more. It really is a fun way to learn.

Learning about homophones isn’t just for the elementary students. The word lists shows homophones for grades one through eight. You go from to and two in the first grade to assistants and assistance in the eighth.

You can purchase this ebook here! To learn more about All About Spelling, click here. To read reviews on this and other homeschooling products, go to the TOS Homeschool Crew blog.

Homeschooling ABCs

Knowledge Quest Homeschooling ABCs course is an online e-course for new homeschoolers written by veteran homeschooler Terri Johnson. Each week you will receive an email with a link to your current lesson. Many of the weeks you receive bonus materials along with your lesson.

Some of the topics covered are:
B is for Basics
G is for Get Together
I is for Internet and Library
N is for Nature Science

Each lesson is packed with information, helps and tips and is very well written.

The cost for joining the class is very reasonable. It's only $10 per month which works out to $2.30 per class. You will definitely not be disappointed in the information you will receive.
I would have loved to have had access to these classes when I began the homeschooling journey. I would have saved myself hours of research and reading and would have learned so much more. This lesson series has definitely been one of my favorite things to review so far.

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