Clark Family

Brush DrawingSimply Charlotte Mason · Art

We enjoyed using Brush Drawing at the kitchen table. It helped with trying an idea without worrying about perfection. A useful resource, though we needed to adapt more than we expected.

Doodling Dragons ABC Songs MP3Logic of English · Music

We enjoyed using Doodling Dragons ABC Songs MP3 between our library visits. It helped with listening closely before trying something ourselves. It gave us a useful starting point, and we adapted the pace.

Academic Writing IIRoyal Fireworks Press · Writing

We enjoyed using Academic Writing II in our morning learning block. It helped with talking through a thought before writing it down. We would use it again alongside the resources we already enjoy.

Collins 11+ Practice - 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice PapersCollins (HarperCollins Education) · Life skills

We enjoyed using Collins 11+ Practice - 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers alongside a weekly co-op. It helped with making time to practise a useful skill. It worked best when we kept sessions short and consistent.

Canadian French Daily ScienceChalkboard Publishing (Canadian Curriculum Press) · Languages

We enjoyed using Canadian French Daily Science during a quiet afternoon session. It helped with revisiting useful words in short sessions. We liked having a resource to return to instead of starting from scratch.

11+ Ultimate Exam Preparation BundleSchofield & Sims · Math

We enjoyed using 11+ Ultimate Exam Preparation Bundle as part of our home learning routine. It helped with talking through how we reached an answer. We made room for extra discussion rather than trying to finish quickly.

Alberta: Land and PeopleDonna Ward / Northwoods Press · Reading & phonics

We enjoyed using Alberta: Land and People when we wanted a change of pace. It helped with returning to familiar sounds with confidence. It was a welcome addition, though we still adjusted it to suit our week.

Accelerated ChemistryClassical Academic Press · Science

We enjoyed using Accelerated Chemistry on the days we learned together. It helped with writing down questions to explore later. We would recommend looking at the publisher’s sample before deciding.

A Level History of ArtWolsey Hall Oxford · History

We enjoyed using A Level History of Art during a shorter school week. It helped with asking whose perspective we were reading. For us, the value was in returning to it regularly.

Collins Geography - Investigation – 3Collins (HarperCollins Education) · Geography

We enjoyed using Collins Geography - Investigation – 3 in a small learning space. It helped with talking about places beyond our own community. We liked the direction it gave us while leaving room to add our own ideas.