Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.

I have one very STEM-oriented child, but I've never though of any of the others as particularly interested in STEM activities. When we were given the opportunity to try out the Pitsco Education Elementary STEM Explorer Pack, I could tell right away that this would be a blast for all our children, from K-5th grade!

MaxScholar Review: An Orton-Gillingham Program

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.

With our 5-year-old, Peter, still not reading fluently (normal! I know! But out of the ordinary for our kids so far.), I was interested in trying out MaxScholar, for their MaxScholar Orton-Gillingham Software.

While we had a lot of technical difficulties at first, once the updates to the program went through, Peter and I both had a much easier time making this work. Here's what we liked, and what didn't work for us.

27/52: Matching Dresses and Strawflowers

June Skirt Challenge, Week 4 + Summary

Finally, it's over!

I mean, I'm still going to keep wearing skirts and dresses (and once again, I do not think you are a bad person if you wear pants, although apparently there ARE people out there who think women wearing pants is inherently sinful...). But I don't have to document it anymore!!

I have loved seeing the outfits people came up with on Twitter and Instagram - it's been such a fun way to exercise a little creativity, particularly since it can be tough to get "dressed up" when you're not going anywhere. But don't we all feel a little better when we get dressed promptly and are wearing something we love?

I'm not sure I learned much of anything this round of the challenge (except that I don't like following prompts because I would rather just default to the same 5 outfits, apparently)... But I've had a few people request another round in the fall, so we can all get ideas for layering and cold weather outfits. I'm up for that! November Skirt Challenge, anyone?

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Day 22: Easy Breeezy (linen top is breezy, skirt has elastic waist so it's easy? I dunno)

26/52: Daisy Chains and Sunday Bouquets