The Curriculum Choice

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Vocabulary Cartoons – SAT Word Power

Vocabulary Cartoons SAT Word Power books are a fun way to prepare for the SAT and are helpful for visual and tactile learners. Includes spelling, grammar and vocabulary. A Review from The Curriculum Choice

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Learning to Sew with Sewing School {a Review}

As an avid sewer myself, I knew that sewing was a life skill I wanted my girls to have. But sometimes it’s hard to teach a beginner when you’ve been doing something for so long that it’s become second nature to you.     Learning to Sew with Sewing School That’s why I was excited to find Sewing School by Amie Petronis Plumley and Anbdria

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Teaching Creative Writing with Bardsy Homeschool

For some reason, I thought teaching creative writing to my homeschooled kids would feel simple. I’m a writer! But, feeling comfortable as a writer didn’t quite equal to easily teaching the skill. Helping my students put together an academic paper? Not a problem. Teaching creative writing?  Not so much. So I feel grateful for helpful tools in this area. I’ve discovered how Bardsy Homeschool can

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What do Homeschool Methods Look Like In Real Life?

What do homeschool methods look like in real life? Come with us as we take a look at how the various methods play out in real homeschools, going beyond just a basic definition and supplying you with tons of resources for each homeschool method.

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Homeschool Spelling with Spelling Power

When we first started homeschooling, spelling was one subject that I thought I could easily handle with a workbook.  We trudged through  many years of Abeka spelling books and then switched to Spelling Workout for a few years with the youngest boys. By the time I reached my third child, spelling lists and tests had begun to try my patience.  It seemed silly for them

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High School Electives: Driver’s Education and Auto Shop

We have two teenage boys in our house and you know what that means. Driving a car is just around the corner. We found two driver’s education resources that will help us prepare our teens for the privilege of driving. I hope if you have an up and coming teenage driver that you will check these programs out. Driver’s Education and Auto Shop Both driver’s

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Geography Songs – Sing Around the World!

Looking for a way to teach geography in a fun and engaging way? How about via song? Geography Songs is a great way to help kids learn all things geography! Geography Songs – Sing Around the World! You know how, in secret societies, people recognize each other by a sign, a gesture, or a word?  Well, that’s how I used to feel about Geography Songs.

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Welcome to Thiel College: Friendly to Homeschoolers!

In just a few short months I’ll graduate my third child from high school. I feel quite excited for my daughter.  Although it also feels surreal her homeschool days are complete. For all the Moms of preschoolers or elementary kids, know that graduation does actually come! — and comes fast. My teens’ transition from homeschooling came with a learning curve.  Definitely, searching colleges to match interests

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