Category Archives: Resource roundup

Combining blogs

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Susan

I’ve decided to combine this blog with my professional blog at susanwisebauer.com: http://www.susanwisebauer.com/blog. New posts will be up there only. Thanks for visiting, and please come on over!

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The Canterbury Tales: a new translation by Sheila Fisher

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Susan

A couple of weeks ago, I received a review copy of Sheila Fisher’s new translation of the Canterbury Tales. It’s published by Norton, and I had noticed it on my last visit to the Norton offices because it has the … Continue reading →

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The Khan Academy: I’m a fan

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Susan

At the beginning of May, the William & Mary student who’s been tutoring the boys in algebra graduated and moved on. (The nerve. I can’t imagine why he doesn’t want to stay and teach my children instead of having a … Continue reading →

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Writing With Skill: The full table of contents and first seven weeks

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Susan

Along with our new four-year grammar program, we’ve also been working on a new writing program, Writing With Skill. This too will be a four-year series, designed to develop–above all–organizational skills. The first task for the beginning writer is simply … Continue reading →

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The home school resource center booklet

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Susan

Last year, I asked my readers what they’d like to see their local bookstore do for home educators. I got a host of wonderful suggestions. So I’m happy to announce that Peace Hill Press has now published a booklet for … Continue reading →

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Foreign language resources

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Susan

I ran across this article in the Technology section of the New York Times and thought some of you might find it a helpful starting place for recommendations. (Experiences with any of these programs? Post a comment.) Foreign language study … Continue reading →

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Resource roundup: K12 science

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Susan

Occasionally I’ll post a report on some resource that isn’t listed in TWTM. I’m continually on the lookout for good educational materials, and we only update TWTM every five years or so…which makes this blog a useful place to highlight … Continue reading →

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