Spring and early summer bring longer days and warmer temperatures here in NY. It is a time when we like to set aside some of our more formal studies in lieu of getting outside. This brings with it nature exploration. Nature hikes, bird watching, identifying trees, flowers, etc. that we see along the way. It's also a great time for a Butterfly Unit Study as the temperatures get warm enough for the … [Read more...] about Sonlight Butterfly Unit Study
Finding Homeschool Support
Finding Homeschool Support is one of the most important components when homeschooling. It can also prove to be one of the hardest to do. Here we offer a collection of ideas for finding support along your homeschool journey! Finding Homeschool Support If you are just beginning to homeschool, you need to make it a priority to find outside support. There will be times when you will have … [Read more...] about Finding Homeschool Support
Using Headsets for Homeschool Students – an AVID Products, Inc. Review
I'd like to paint a brief picture for you about why headsets for homeschool students is so important. Picture a medium sized room in a house. It contains books, craft supplies, toys, a table and a desk. Fill that room with 3 children of different ages. One is barely school age, one in elementary school and one heading for middle school. Each have different needs. Imagine one playing with toys … [Read more...] about Using Headsets for Homeschool Students – an AVID Products, Inc. Review
Apologia Elementary Science Review ~ Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy Study
This Apologia Elementary Science Review is based on the Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology Text and Journal. Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology is part of Apologia’s award-winning Young Explorer Series and a curriculum specifically designed for elementary students. For several years now our family has been using the Apologia Elementary Science studies by … [Read more...] about Apologia Elementary Science Review ~ Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy Study
Homeschooling High School in 3 Years
Homeschooling High School in 3 Years is easier than you think! Even if you live in a more regulated state like New York! How do I know? Because I did it! Let me tell you why, and how I did it. HI! I'm Heidi Ciravola. The Managing Editor here at The Curriculum Choice. I started homeschooling in 2006, just months after my third child was born. It wasn't something I had set out to do, but … [Read more...] about Homeschooling High School in 3 Years
Explore Life Science Through Storytelling – A Discovering Life’s Story Review
Living book lovers and Charlotte Mason enthusiasts unite! There is a new living book science resource in town! From best selling author Joy Hakim comes a life science series called Discovering Life's Story where exploring life science through storytelling is both fun and engaging (as well as educational)! {Disclosure: I received copies of Biology's Beginnings and The Evolution of an Idea and … [Read more...] about Explore Life Science Through Storytelling – A Discovering Life’s Story Review
Books Children Love, A Review
Do you struggle to find and choose good quality literature for your children to read? Are you a book lover yourself and want another "book about books" to add to your collection? Then Books Children Love will be of interest to you! It's a comprehensive guide to the very best in children's literature. Books Children Love, A Review When I first discovered Books Children Love by Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Books Children Love, A Review
Using Mathematicians are People, Too in Your Homeschool
There are actually two Mathematicians are People, Too books – a volume one and a volume two. They both have the same format and style and are written by Luetta Reimer and Wilbert Reimer. Affiliate links are used in this post and on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Mathematicians Are People Too - Math or History? Recently on a forum, someone asked if these … [Read more...] about Using Mathematicians are People, Too in Your Homeschool
The Great Editing Adventure
Reminiscent of the one room school house, where the teacher would write a sentence to be corrected on the blackboard, The Great Editing Adventure series provides adventures that review grammar daily in this similar fashion. "These sets are a perfect companion to the Learning Language Arts Through Literature Series. They are written with 4th-6th grade skills and can be used for 7th-8th grade … [Read more...] about The Great Editing Adventure
Singapore Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition
When I began to research math curricula before I began homeschooling, I had two main criteria. I wanted a program that would teach math in such a way that it is understood by the student, and I didn't want to pay a fortune for it. I found several curricula that didn't meet either requirement, a few that met one of my requirements, and one that met both of my requirements. My choice was … [Read more...] about Singapore Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition
Homeschool Science with Lyrical Life Science: The Human Body
I'm happy to share with you a creative and fun way to study the human body. I came across this program many years ago, about 10 actually. I first used Lyrical Life Science- Volume 3 with my two oldest children. I liked it so much that I am using it again with my youngest! What makes this program shine is most definitely the music. It is simply fantastic and so well done. We listen to it … [Read more...] about Homeschool Science with Lyrical Life Science: The Human Body
20 Books to Celebrate Dad and Father’s Day
This collection of books to celebrate dad can be used for any special occasion for a special dad in your life! Affiliate links are used in this post and on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. I am a book lover, through and through. Not only do I read a ton for myself, but I read to each of my children for countless hours and now read with my grandchildren. … [Read more...] about 20 Books to Celebrate Dad and Father’s Day