Botany has been updated!

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We’ve just updated the Botany Curriculum Schedule.

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Links in the schedule have been updated, and we’ve scheduled in a newer version of the Worms Eat My Garbage book. We’ve also replaced the Plant Propagator’s Bible with the book: American Horticultural Society Plant Propagation: The Fully Illustrated Plant-by-Plant Manual of Practical Techniques. We’ve removed some that are no longer available new: Molds, Mushroom & Other Fungi and the book Skunk Cabbage, Sundew Plants, and Strangler Figs: And 18 More of the Strangest Plants on Earth. We’ve also added a printable book and resource list for planning purposes with a nifty shopping checklist.
 
Did you know our botany curriculum features tons of great recipes for budding student chefs? Students also study bees and worms and are encouraged to create nature journals.
 
If you purchased this program within the last year, you can access the new schedule via your downloads by logging into your store account. See this page for help:
 
We’ll be uploading new schedules for the other curriculum programs soon!

Biology has been updated!

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The High School Biology Curriculum is now updated! We’ve fixed any broken links and also updated the scheduled Biology Coloring Book pages with the new 2nd edition. There is also a printable book and materials list to help you with your planning and shopping.
 
If you purchased this program within the last year, you can access the new schedule via your downloads by logging into your store account. See this page for help:
 
http://guesthollow.com/store/help-section/
 
The online biology textbook also now has comments enabled, so students can report broken links or leave a comment about the material they are studying. Comments must be approved, so there will be no “spam” comments.
 
We’ll be uploading new schedules for the other curriculum programs soon!

A Chemistry in the Kitchen “Testimonial”

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Homeschooling mom L.S. shared this recently about her kids’ experience with our Chemistry in the Kitchen curriculum (shared with permission):

“I went to public high school and took Chemistry 1 & 2, but nothing in those classes would have actually helped me to pursue a science related career. My kids are learning so much more than I ever did in those classes and have retained it all! I memorized formulas, vocabulary words, methods, and all the other traditional chemistry concepts, but it meant nothing because it was all for a test and a grade. The things my kids are learning with this program are being learned organically and the concepts are coming up in everyday situations. They know their stuff!!!

Both my kids have issues, my son has mild cognitive issues (epilepsy) and my daughter deals with ADHD although she is ahead cognitively. For BOTH of them to grasp the same material and for it all to make sense is HUGE!!! ”

Her comment is exactly what I hoped for when I created this curriculum (and the other Guest Hollow programs as well)! I get so many comments about kids who are learning, retaining, and enjoying the material in our curricula – whether it’s chemistry or grammar or one of our other programs!! 

Please share with others about your experience(s) with Guest Hollow and consider leaving a comment below and/or a review in our store (http://guesthollow.com/store/). We need everyone to spread the word so that other students can benefit from the Guest Hollow style of learning! Share the love for GH! 

Jr. Anatomy has been updated!

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Jr. Anatomy is now updated! We’ve fixed any broken links and also removed a book from the resources that is no longer available new (The Truth about Poop and Pee). It’s been replaced with the book: Poop Happens. We’ve also added a printable book and materials list to help you with your planning and shopping.

If you purchased this program within the last year, you can access the new schedule via your downloads by logging into your store account. See this page for help:

http://guesthollow.com/store/help-section/

We’ll be uploading new schedules for the other curriculum programs soon!

 

The High School Anatomy Curriculum has been updated!

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High School Anatomy Curriculum

 

 

The High School Anatomy Curriculum Schedule and the corresponding printable shopping/book list has been updated. We’ve fixed any broken links and also removed a book from the resources that is no longer available. If you purchased this program within the last year, you can access the new schedule via your downloads by logging into your store account. See this page for help:

http://guesthollow.com/store/help-section/

We will be updating the other two levels of the anatomy curriculum in the next couple of days!

Happy Homeschooling!

This month’s free download

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This month’s free printable:
 
 
I originally made this math reference sheet for my son and had it printed out and put in a plastic sheet protector for his notebook. It’s nice for those moments when your kiddo’s brain blanks out and forgets a math fact!
 
Happy homeschooling!

What do you want to see us work on next?

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I’m trying to figure out my work “queue” based on what YOU would like (or need). Right now I’m working on a high school American history Year one. Year one will cover early American history up to about 1900. Sometime after that I will be making a year two that will cover 1900-modern times. Year two will be completed in time for users of year one to jump right in when they finish year one. I do have enough time to slip something in between year one and year two work-wise. Anyway, please vote in the comments which curriculum YOU want. If you’d like more than one thing, please list them in the order you’d like to see them.

Here are the options:
American history for elementary grades (that tracks with the high school level)
American history for middle school (that tracks with the high school level)
High school geography
Earth / physical science (please specify if you’d like it for high school or a lower grade)
High school elective: psychology
High school world history
High school language arts
Phonics program with cute readers
Math packets (comics and such to teach elementary grade math concepts)
Other: Please share any other things you would like or need in the future.

Thank you for participating!! Your comments will help shape my future projects!

 

High School American History Update

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Do you know which states were aligned with the Confederates, which were aligned with the Union, and which were considered border states during the Civil War? Your students will after using Guest Hollow’s up-and-coming high school American history curriculum! 😉 I’m hand drawing maps for the workbook / study guide! Civil war map

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve always been a big believer in using maps while studying history. 🙂

High School American History Update

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american history booksThis is what it looks like as I’m working on a curriculum! The people at the library know me by name, lol….This pile doesn’t even show the books I’ve already returned or the books I’ve managed to get on my Kindle (my reading preference).

american history books

I’m reading through TONS of books for the future high school American history curriculum to decide what I want to use and what I don’t! I’ve already culled quite a few and have added others to the YES list. 

I’m glad I’m a fast reader. Usually I can read an average of 400-500 pages a day (give or take). I’m making sure every book choice meets my standards and has that “interest” factor. My husband and I will also be watching quite a few movies in the weeks to come. Let me know in the comments if you have any early American history favorites!

I’ve also started working on the study guide! YES, there will be a study guide with this program as there is with chemistry and physics. I plan on putting some comics in this one to add a little humor and to help students remember concepts. I can’t wait to share more!!

Win one item from our store!

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Guest Hollow freebie

What’s on your Guest Hollow Christmas wishlist? Share in the comments on this post or on our Facebook page giveaway post, and you will be entered to win one item of your choice from our store in honor of Christmas! A winner will be announced on December 24th!