Homeschool Curriculum Review: Breaking the Barrier French and Spanish (Updated)

Homeschool Curriculum Review: Breaking the Barrier French and Spanish (Updated)

If you’ve been searching for an easy-to-use and effective curriculum for homeschooling high school French or Spanish, look no further. Today, I’m reviewing Breaking the Barrier, a new option in the homeschool market that I think is a great choice for families.

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Loop Scheduling for Foreign Language Learning

Loop Scheduling for Foreign Language Learning

Using a loop schedule for foreign language practice in your homeschool can help you go beyond tedious textbook learning, motivate your kids and help them learn faster, and help you stop feeling guilty for not practicing enough—and just get to the practicing already! Loop schedules have been transformational in our home and I’d love to help you develop one that works in yours.

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Updated: Podcasts To Help Your Homeschooler Learn a Foreign Language (Spanish, French, Latin, and More!)

Updated: Podcasts To Help Your Homeschooler Learn a Foreign Language (Spanish, French, Latin, and More!)

Should podcasts be a part of your homeschool foreign language learning? I definitely think so, and today, I’m sharing my recommendations of the best language learning podcasts for your kids, based on my favorites (as a mom and teacher). This post has been updated as of August 2021.

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Bilingual Resources and Books for Studying Black History and Culture in Latin America

Bilingual Resources and Books for Studying Black History and Culture in Latin America

In honor of Black History Month, I’ve gathered up my favorite bilingual living books that you can use in your homeschool to teach about black history in a global context. Use this to continue this month’s learning about African-American history, or plan a separate study for later in the year.

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TalkBox.Mom Review: Foreign Language Learning for the Whole Homeschool Family

TalkBox.Mom Review: Foreign Language Learning for the Whole Homeschool Family

Are you looking for a homeschool curriculum that will have your family actually speaking a new language from day one? TalkBox.Mom is that curriculum, and today, I’m sharing my thoughts on their innovative program—which we use in our family!

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