Aug 30

We are in the development stages of a new homeschool software that will be for record keeping and planning. As a homeschooling family ourselves, we know what we like and use, but we want to hear from you. Please take a few moments and either reply to this post and add your answers below; or feel free to contact us via our Contact Form.

  • What features would you like to see in a homeschool planning and record keeping software?
  • If you use a similar homeschool software now (you don’t need to name names ;) ), what are some things you like and dislike about that software’s features?
  • If you do not currently use a homeschool planning and record keeping software, why don’t you? (i.e., too complicated, too expensive, prefer paper, didn’t know there was such a thing as record keeping and planning software, etc…)
  • Any other comments you’d like to add that might help in our development process.

We look forward to hearing your feedback. Thank you!

Aug 29

Hey kids, do you love a good science experiment! This homeschool software is packed with over 100 science experiments and much more. So many scientific problems (over 1,000) your head might explode. Well, maybe not, but at least you will learn a lot and have fun too. There’s even 60 non-computer experiments and teacher help print-outs (so your parents can keep up with all your learning).

You’ll get to learn about biology as you investigate the human body, plants, animals and the environment. In the physics lab you can experiment with electricity, forces, heat, light and sound. By testing, mixing, heating and measuring materials, you can create a working chemistry lab. Toss a ball into outer space, build a car, create a food web and perform dozens more experiments in physics, chemistry and biology. Have your mom or dad click the link below to order the I Love Science homeschool software. (Parents: this is for kids ages 7 and up)

Aug 28

It’s that time of year when homeschool families are purchasing school curriculum and planning school schedules. With today’s technology, more than ever, families are including homeschool software as part of their curriculum. It used to be, that homeschool software would consist mainly of games, with some educational elements; but today’s homeschool software offers a much wider variety of options from educational fun to traditional curriculum – and everything in between.

What many families find appealing about homeschool software is that it does some of the teaching for you.  While it does not replace the parents, of course;  it is nice to have at least a good educational game, or perhaps an entire curriculum subject, that can be taught via homeschool software.   We like to view homeschool software as another (multi-media) tool in your homeschool library to assist you in educating your children.

With every core curriculum subject available in a homeschool software format, as well as nearly every imaginable elective subject, one could homeschool almost entirely in a multi-media environment. This homeschooling style may suit your family well; but even if a modified version with only one or two subjects is a bit more to your liking, Homeschool Software Store can help you find what you need.

If you’re not sure where to begin with homeschool software, may we suggest the Oregon Trail History Learning System. Great for children ages 9 and up.

  • Walk in the footsteps of courageous pioneers; catch a glimpse of a sunset over Chimney Rock or explore Fort Laramie and ford the Platte River
  • Build decision-making and problem-solving skills as kids choose a wagon party and supplies, read maps, plan a route and guide their team
  • Develop solutions to help friends and family survive the dangers of the journey, including raging rivers, buffalo stampedes, sickness and starvation
  • Interact with more than 30 famous heroes like Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and Paul Revere
  • Your child will learn American history, geography, social studies, map reading, managing a budget, problem solving and critical thinking

Our children have enjoyed The Oregon Trail software for several years, and we’re sure yours will too.  So get on the trail to learning with homeschool software.