Here at The Curriculum Choice we are grateful to you, our readers. Today we are sending a special thank you to our top ten referrers for January. We appreciate your support! Pinterest - Thank you for pinning our reviews! Did you know you can follow The Curriculum Choice on Pinterest? Facebook - Have you joined us there yet? Jimmie's Collage … [Read more...] about Thank you to our top January referrers
Stack the States App Review
The iPad has become a teaching tool. Educational apps abound, with an amazing variety of subjects available. In the geography category, we have Stack the States by Dan Russell-Pinson. Stack the States is both fun and educational; a game that uses some of the best mobile features – interaction and manipulation. While learning about the 50 states by answering questions about them, this app … [Read more...] about Stack the States App Review
Book Review ~ A Necklace for Jiggsy by Kit Grady
A Necklace for Jiggsy Author: Kit Grady Softback; 18 pages Suggested Age: 4 - 12 ISBN: 978161630910 Retail: $10.95 I really like this book as it teaches children about honesty and a little about life. It is a quick story with really neat, bright pictures. The story is about a junk yard dog named Jiggsy and a beautiful necklace he finds. He hears that the owner would like it back but he has … [Read more...] about Book Review ~ A Necklace for Jiggsy by Kit Grady
My First Science Kit
My five-year-old son received My 1St Science Kit - The Science of Color from his grandma and grandpa for Christmas. We were both excited but I had no idea it would be "the" source of motivation for school every single day for a week! What was so motivating? The goodies my son found in the box. Hands down. Giant, plastic test tubes, pipettes, little plastic cups, a mixing tray, a (tiny) … [Read more...] about My First Science Kit
Spelling Power
Hello, fellow homeschoolers! This is the first review I’ve written for the Curriculum Choice. I’m very excited to share my thoughts about and experience with various curricula and resources with the hope that someone finds them helpful. I thought I’d dive right in with everybody’s favorite subject: spelling! Like math, spelling as a subject offers a variety of methods -- and madness. Also like … [Read more...] about Spelling Power
K5 Learning
To be honest, when I was approached about writing a review for K5 Learning, I was going to pass. We just haven't liked any online sites that we have tried. I decided it was only fair to give it a quick look before saying no, and my five-year-old was immediately drawn into the site. I responded to the request with a yes. We started with the recommended learning assessment, to see where my son … [Read more...] about K5 Learning
Understanding Government DVDs
As we find ourselves cooped up more often during the winter, we (unfortunately) tend to watch a bit more TV. I've tried to make sure at least some of what we watch is super-productive and the Just the Facts: Understanding Government DVD set fits the bill. Each of the three DVDs takes a detailed look at one of the three branches of the United States government system - The Executive Branch, … [Read more...] about Understanding Government DVDs
More Than Making Maple Syrup DVD and Giveaway!
Saturday morning. Big stack of hot pancakes on your plate. You pour maple syrup and pick up your fork. Ever wonder how that maple syrup is made? We did! And we learned the process from the Moore family on their newest DVD. This charming DVD, More Than Making Maple Syrup, is produced by the Moore family. The Moores are a Christian, homeschooling family of twelve from the hills of Virginia. All … [Read more...] about More Than Making Maple Syrup DVD and Giveaway!
A Wise Woman Builds by Meredith Curtis
A Wise Woman Builds Author: Meredith Curtis Format: ebook Pages: 365 Cost: $30.00 A Wise Woman Builds by Meredith Curtis is a massive Bible Study tool weighing in at 365 pages. Yes, you read that correctly...3.6.5. pages. WOW! This puppy covers IT ALL - at least when it comes to growing the house of God. Unlike most studies with this title, this study is about growing to enable building the … [Read more...] about A Wise Woman Builds by Meredith Curtis
Draw, Write, Now – My Review
Note - This post may included affiliate links to products that we love and have used or would use in our own homeschool. Please see my disclosure policy. Draw Write Now handwriting and art program helped my daughter develop her printing skills and have fun while doing it! The series consists of eight books, each with a different theme and all written at the same level. You can start with any … [Read more...] about Draw, Write, Now – My Review
Our 24 Family Ways
This wonderful family devotional guide by Clay Clarkson teaches character in five lessons a week for 24 weeks. The layout is simple – each day your family follows the "ARTS" system to learn that particular trait: Ask A Question Read The Bible Talk About It and Speak To God Each weekly character quality also has a commentary, definition and a modern day application. Your family … [Read more...] about Our 24 Family Ways
Daily Audio Bible App
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2CULd2qqR4&feature=player_embedded] Some are already dressed for the day. Two at the kitchen table lean over cereal bowls. I carefully place the laptop on the counter, away from anything that could spill and out of reach of little hands. I click over to Daily Audio Bible for Kids. This resource we first learned about from Ann Voskamp's Everyday … [Read more...] about Daily Audio Bible App