Kitty Doodle's Homeschooling Curriculum
is a fun-schooling journal for children ages 6-9. I do agree with that age range. The design and doodles have a friendly look for young learners. There were a few pages that were challenging because my 8 year old was still struggling with reading, but with a little help she got it done.

​Kitty Doodle covers:
1. Picture study- a page that encourages the observational skills of budding artists
2. Draw The Missing Spot- a page for children to complete a picture using their improving drawing skills.
3. Nature study- a page to draw or record what you saw in nature that day.
4. Reading- Children are instructed to read 4 books for 15 minutes each and write or draw about what they read.
5. Spelling
6. Screen time study- Inspires children to learn with the aid of tutorials, movies, education programs or documentaries and rate them. 
7. Math Practice- Let mom write in math problems, use the space for graphs or  to take notes on challenging math concepts like multiplication tables.
8. World News- Teach children to notice current events and have compassion on people throughout the world.
9. Creative Writing & Copywork
10. Coloring- a friendly way to relax, shift gears and work the brain all at once.
11. Meal Planning- encourages nutritional awareness.
12. Writing practice- works to help children practice and master handwriting skills.

Watch my video review HERE to get an inside view of the pages and how we used it. 

I give Kitty Doodle's Homeschool Curriculum five stars. 

• Have you ever wondered what your dog was trying to communicate? 

The Secret Language of Dogs provides tips for understanding man's best friend, but it goes beyond vocal language. Readers will learn: Body language cues, how to decipher your dog's personality, how personality may effect behavior, training tips, how a dog's senses impact it's communication, socialization, breaking bad habits, spotting health issues and how to speak dog.

This book has an academic feel. Packed with research and written with a scientific viewpoint, The Secret Language of Dogs is a serious work for pet owners who truly want to bond with and understand their dogs. It is a valuable toolbox of information for those who are training dogs. Understanding is, after all, a key ingredient in social bonding with both humans and animals. 

This would be a good research book for junior high students studying about dogs.

Here are some additional dog-themed learning resources for the dog-lover in your family:

•  Year Round Homeschooling has a very extensive collection of resources listed at http://www.yearroundhomeschooling.com/free-dog-unit-study-and-printables-middle-school/
• A collection of additional reading can be found at https://www.homeschool.com/blog/index.php/2013/08/5302-everyone-loves-dogs-and-dog-book/
• Free Unit Studies for primary grades are shared at http://www.homeschoolshare.com/blog/2015/09/dog-unit-study-and-lapbook/
• For younger children check out http://www.growinghandsonkids.com/dog-themed-montessori-inspired-tot-school-week.html
• Multiple coloring pages with various dog breeds can be downloaded free at http://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/mammals/dogs
• Be sure to watch Animal Planet's It's Me or the Dog with star, Victoria Stilwell. Victoria is the author of The Secret Language of Dogs.

You can order The Secret Language of Dogs at 
I give this book 4 stars.