This month we’ve found that Dover Publications adds the fun to homeschool science and writing! Would your children like to make a bouncy ball? Maybe build writing skills (and laugh!) with Create Your Own Story? Let me tell you more… ~Don’t miss the giveaway at the end!! We received these Dover Publications resources in exchange for an honest review. All…
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Thinkfun Roll and Play Board Game
We have had the Thinkfun Roll and Play game in our house for a couple of years now. I got it for Ladybug when she was just a wee toddler. It has been a delightful addition to our homeschool days. When we pull this game out, we all get involved. Even though it is a game for preschoolers, older siblings…
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Better Chinese: Opening the Door to Mandarin Fluency
We first started using Better Chinese curriculum when my five-year old daughter expressed an interest in learning to speak Chinese. At the time, it was the only curricula that I could find that was aimed at the English speaker. As I don’t speak or read Chinese myself, this was critical. I wanted something that be easy to follow for me…
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Feeding the Homeschool Family
Math (check!), spelling (check!) You and the children have managed to fit in most of the subjects. You’ve even folded the mound of laundry! But what about feeding the homeschool family? Now it’s time for lunch… or dinner! Hey, it’s even a challenge to offer up healthy breakfasts. So, while our focus here at The Curriculum Choice is usually all…
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Master Books Homeschool Curriculum
We are featuring our sponsor, Master Books! Have you explored all they have to offer for your homeschool? Scroll over the ‘Homeschooling?’ tab in the upper right hand corner and request a Christian Education catalog! Master Books for Homeschooling Multiple Ages Explore by category: preschool, grade school, middle school, high school and college prep. And browse by author, series…
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Why Can’t My Child Learn Multiplication?
You’ve tried oodles of books, stacks of CD’s, decks of flashcards, and still your child struggles to answer 6 x 4 correctly. Your older child got it and the younger one is catching on, so why is it that some children just can’t seem to remember basic multiplication facts? The answer is simple; they can’t add. That’s right! Children who…
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ABeCeDarian Reading Program Review
The ABeCeDarian Reading Program is a research-based, explicit, comprehensive, multi-sensory decoding reading program. I was asked to review the New Level A Short Version designed for homeschooling and tutoring students. I had never heard of the curriculum. In fact, I have to admit that the word itself was new to me. I received this curriculum in exchange for an honest review. …
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Collaborative Books for Young Writers – My Review
Are you looking for something to do with your little ones, while your older learners are needing your help? Would you like more than 20 ways to not only keep them occupied, but also help to develop their reading and writing skills? Scholastic offers this and much more in their workbook, Collaborative Books for Young Writers. This resource is full…
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The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas – Review
The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas: 55 Moms Share Their Expertise on 103 Topics What can you do when you have a homeschool related question? You could “phone a friend” You could search your favorite homeschool blog You could contact members of your homeschool co-op or support group Although these are GREAT ideas, what do you do if you still…
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Life of Fred Elementary Math Review
Life of Fred Elementary Math Review One of the treasures we have found for our homeschool is the Life of Fred Elementary Math Series. I was intrigued when I first heard about them because they are written in a story format about a little boy named Fred who uses math in his everyday life. Fred is a 5 year old boy…
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