Category Archives: Homeschooling

Book of the Week – Thirteen Moons on Turtle’s Back: A Native American Year of Moons

Welcome to Our Learning Curve’s Book of the Week Series.  Each week, we will share with you some of our favorite books to read for children from grades K-8th grade.  The books selected include a wide range of characters and are representative of persons from multi-cultural backgrounds, especially those not traditionally showcased. ****Some of the […]

Book of the Week – I AM… Positive Affirmations for Brown Girls

Welcome to Our Learning Curve’s Book of the Week Series.  Each week, we will share with you some of our favorite books to read for children from grades K-8th grade.  The books selected include a wide range of characters and are representative of persons from multi-cultural backgrounds, especially those not traditionally showcased. ****Some of the […]

Book of the Week – Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Welcome to Our Learning Curve’s Book of the Week Series.  Each week, we will share with you some of our favorite books to read for children from grades K-8th grade.  The books selected include a wide range of characters and are representative of persons from multi-cultural backgrounds, especially those not traditionally showcased. ****Some of the […]

10 Facts About Benjamin Banneker

Benjamin Banneker was one first astronomers in the United States and one of the first credited African American astronomers.  His expertise on the subject enabled him to make predictions about space, time, and agriculture.  He spent his life studying and sharing his knowledge and inventions with the world.   ****Some of the links contained within […]

Lifeschooling and Multicultural Learning

There are so many ways in which homeschooling can occur.  Some families imitate a traditional classroom in their home.  Although this is not something that I would recommend, many families find that the structure works for them.  And that’s what it’s about, finding what works for your family.  Some families perfer to use homeschooling co-ops […]

Our Learning Curve: Culturally Inclusive Learning

  Hola!  Cómo estás hoy? Today, I’d like to talk about OLC and why it was created. OLC (Our Learning Curve) is a resource for children of color, families raising children of color, and diverse classrooms.  We provide impactful curriculum and unit studies that promote multicultural learning, self-reflection and self-identity, and self-esteem. ****Some of the links […]

Book of the Week – Moja Means One

Welcome to Our Learning Curve’s Book of the Week Series.  Each week, we will share with you some of our favorite books to read for children from grades K-8th grade.  The books selected include a wide range of characters and are representative of persons from multi-cultural backgrounds, especially those not traditionally showcased. ****Some of the […]

Proverbs in Color

  Hola!  Cómo estás hoy? I’m excited to announce that I will be participating in the Wading in Curriculum Series at Just a Simple Home.  During the entire month of June, Terryn will be providing daily reviews of homeschooling materials.  This is great because it will help parents, both new to homeschooling and homeschooling vets, as […]

Backyard Exploration: Summer Safari

  This week, I’ll be joining some of my fellow bloggers in presenting safari activities.  These quick and simple experiments are wonderful for DIYing your own summer camp experience for your children.  This DIY Summer Camp is presented by my friend Carla at Preschool Powol Packets.  Each week, my fellow mom-teachers and I present activities […]