We have really struggled with math in our homeschool. I think that it is partly because math just isn't our strongest subject. For a few of my children it is also from not learning certain concepts thoroughly in public school. Because of these things we have also struggled to find the right math curriculum. We have recently gone back to the math we started with – Horizons Math. I think … [Read more...] about Horizons Math
Improving Thinking Skills with Mind Benders
We did a product review some time back and part of the suggested items for doing that review was Mind Benders. I had never heard of them but the curriculum said they were "highly recommended" and that they had actually tried removing them from the curriculum but received so many complaints that they put them back in! With that information I immediately had to get them, of course. *grin* There … [Read more...] about Improving Thinking Skills with Mind Benders
Evan-Moor’s Building Spelling Skills – Grades 1 – 6
Are you looking for a quality spelling program for your elementary kids? When my daughter was a 2nd grader, we found a delightful program that was phonics based and developmentally appropriate, from Evan-Moor called Building Spelling Skills. Evan-Moor is a publishing company that serves both public school teachers and homeschoolers. We loved their spelling program so much that we … [Read more...] about Evan-Moor’s Building Spelling Skills – Grades 1 – 6
Timez Attack Multiplication and More by Big Brainz
Big Brainz is giving away a deluxe version of Timez Attack multiplication and division, valued at $59.99, to one Curriculum Choice reader - don't miss it at the end! We've enjoyed Timez Attack by the Big Brainz company in our homeschool for several years now. These fun, multiplication games were recommended to us by my friends and fellow homeschool moms. It's one of those resources we turn to … [Read more...] about Timez Attack Multiplication and More by Big Brainz
Journibles
I have been using a fabulous Bible study tool called Journibles, The 17:18 Series. I have used it as a springboard for really digging into a Bible book and studying it deeply. I wanted to share it here because I think that it could also work well for your high school students as part of their Bible study, and plan to have my son, who will begin his high school studies this fall choose a … [Read more...] about Journibles
Ka-Ching!
One of the things I love to use for our living math lessons is games. I don’t know about your children, but mine can pick up skills they never knew they had simply by playing a game. When I taught my eldest how to multiply one of the things I started with was this very simple game called Ka-Ching! Instead of using the word “multiply” though I used the words “groups of”. My son had so much fun … [Read more...] about Ka-Ching!
Excellence in Literature: Reading and Writing Through the Classics (IEW)
Wondering what your student can do with all those wonderful writing skills they learn using IEW in the younger years? The IEW system is a complete writing system that homeschooling families can build on from year to year. If your family has worked through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style course and your older student is now looking for ways to use apply their skills to other … [Read more...] about Excellence in Literature: Reading and Writing Through the Classics (IEW)
Lynda.com Online Training Library
As part of our 10 Days of Lasagna Learning: Teaching Multiple Ages at Hodgepodge, I shared a post called Technology for All Ages. A few readers were particularly interested in a resource I mentioned called Lynda.com, so I thought I would share a little more here. Lynda.com is a subscription online training library. For $25.00 monthly, over one thousand courses can be viewed online. There … [Read more...] about Lynda.com Online Training Library
Special Harmony Fine Arts Discount
Thank you all for participating in the Harmony Fine Arts Giveaway this week! We had an amazing response to the giveaway. Congratulations to our winners: Kathy and Jenny! Did you miss the review? You should see what all the excitement is about and read my review of Harmony Fine Arts Plans for Music and Art Appreciation. But there's more - a weekend discount! Special 25% Discount on Harmony Fine … [Read more...] about Special Harmony Fine Arts Discount
Fun, New Way to Learn Diagramming
Need something to break up the hum drum of learning diagramming? If so, this may be the perfect thing for you! The Big Bad Grammar Slammer: The Diagramming Game is a unique way to incorporate learning with fun. Students start with the tutorials, learning the sentence structure and proper diagramming process, then they get to play the game. The game can be played as an individual, a competitive … [Read more...] about Fun, New Way to Learn Diagramming
Silly Sentence
I am sharing a game that has made learning easy, effortless and fun. Silly Sentence is produced by D.K. Games and you can find at: DK Games. Here is what the game is: What: Silly Sentences How Much: Around $8.99 What It Covers: All the basic parts of a sentence Silly sentence takes apart the elements of a sentence in a fun and engaging manner. There is a playing board, a … [Read more...] about Silly Sentence
Addition the Fun Way!
I am so excited to share with you a curriculum that has allowed my children to move past the traditional black and white numbers and into a world where numbers create characters and characters stories. Allow me to introduce you to Addition the Fun Way! by Judy Liautaud with City Creek Press. The curriculum is a fun, picture method of learning and the addition facts, per the author. I whole … [Read more...] about Addition the Fun Way!