November, the month of gratitude, splashed on the scene with brilliant fall colors and thirty opportunities to count blessings daily. With much intention, families can practice an attitude of thanksgiving throughout the month of November in anticipation of the true meaning of the holidays celebrated in December. Here are five November homeschool family fun ideas. November Homeschool Family … [Read more...] about 5 November Homeschool Family Fun Ideas
5 October Homeschool Family Fun Ideas
Hints of cooler weather tempt and tease the senses, promising the arrival of autumn in all its glory. According to the calendar, fall arrived a week or so ago, but the true splendor of the season seems to trickle in, with pumpkin sightings, scarecrow smiles, and brilliant shades of fall dangling from treetops. Pick one tree in particular to watch throughout the month of October and thank God for … [Read more...] about 5 October Homeschool Family Fun Ideas
Habitats Study by Evan-Moor
Are you looking for something new to change things up for the New Year? One year, at this time, my family took a break from our regular routine and worked in a book from Evan-Moor's Science Works for Kids series. We chose their book, Habitats. This book taught my younger one simple science concepts, while giving her the reading and writing practice that she needed. AND she had fun doing … [Read more...] about Habitats Study by Evan-Moor
World Literature: A Full-Year High School Course by 7 Sisters Homeschool
All homeschool students are required to take an English/Language Arts course during each of their high school years. We don't often use "boxed curriculum" in our homeschool therefore over the years we have pulled together many different resources to create meaningful Language Arts courses to address subjects such as writing, literature, vocabulary, and more. As my children … [Read more...] about World Literature: A Full-Year High School Course by 7 Sisters Homeschool
Homeschool Patriot Day Resources
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attack on our country that began with an airplane flying into one of the Twin Towers in NYC. That day will forever be etched in our history and is known as Patriot Day. This is a collection of Homeschool Patriot Day Resources to use with your children. September 11th, 2001 started out as any other day for most of us. Everything … [Read more...] about Homeschool Patriot Day Resources
Back to Homeschool Fun
It is that time of year again. Time to plan for a new homeschool year! Most homeschool families are busy selecting new curriculum, setting goals, and preparing schedules. Here at The Curriculum Choice we have many tips and ideas to help with your planning and curriculum selections, but we would also like to remind you of something very important - don’t forget to build in some … [Read more...] about Back to Homeschool Fun
Homeschool High School Advanced Biology
My high schooler thrives on independent study. She is a “give me the book and the notebooking journal and let me go” learner. Do you have a student like this? Apologia Homeschool High School Advanced Biology meets my daughter's needs in her independent learner way with the tools for her learning style. Don’t miss the giveaway at the end! We received these Apologia resources in exchange … [Read more...] about Homeschool High School Advanced Biology
NEW! Homeschool Nature Study Membership
Have you visited the new Homeschool Nature Study website where the Handbook of Nature Study is brought to life? If not, head over and take a look! While you are there you can see all the new Homeschool Nature Study Membership has to offer! Introducing the NEW Homeschool Nature Study Membership! Homeschool Nature Study makes it easy to enrich your homeschool with nature study. You will … [Read more...] about NEW! Homeschool Nature Study Membership
September Homeschool Celebrations
A flip of the calendar to September brings visions of cooler weather (ever-so-slightly for those of us in the deep south), football games on the screen and in the back yard, and all shades of amber, auburn, crimson, and gold. Find fun ways to welcome autumn this month and make memories with the family that will warm the heart and tickle the senses. Enjoy these September homeschool … [Read more...] about September Homeschool Celebrations
Mr. Popper’s Penguins – Literature Guide Review
When my daughter was in the elementary years, she was all about penguins. Then it was other animals like polar bears, snakes, and even mice. She loved going to the library to check out books about them. So I structured her science and English around these interests as much as I could. One day after co-op, we stopped at the library and found a book on penguins called Mr. Popper's Penguins. My … [Read more...] about Mr. Popper’s Penguins – Literature Guide Review
Have you met Sir Cumference? A living book approach to math
If you are looking for out of the box, fun ways to engage your kids in learning about math and math concepts, then I'd like to introduce you to Sir Cumference! Making Math Fun with Sir Cumference He's such a wonderful person, along with his wife, Lady Di, and son, Radius. His friends can't be beat either -King Arthur, Geo of Metry, Sym, Sir D'Grees, King Lell, Per, Countess Areana, Vertex, … [Read more...] about Have you met Sir Cumference? A living book approach to math
Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers
Basic. Simple. Long-lasting. Used with all of our five children to learn how to read. The phonics book that has been the go-to teaching tool in our family. Alphaphonics by Sam Blumenfeld is a full, logical resource for teaching students of all ages to learn to read. Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers "If you have never taught reading before in this sensible, systematic way, you … [Read more...] about Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers