The Curriculum Choice

Making homeschool decisions easy

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Honey for A Child’s Heart

If I were stranded on a desert island with my family, destined to homeschool my children there until the next boat arrived, and I could only have one educational resource there with me, I would have to choose my library card. Of course, there would need to be a local library on that island, but that's beside the point. All joking aside, reading with my children is the one thing I have … [Read more...] about Honey for A Child’s Heart

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Spellingtime.com

  I’m sure many of you will agree with me that spelling is just one of the those subjects that’s just not that exciting to teach but we know our children need to be taught it. I’ll admit that I have tried a few spelling programs but none has made our family as happy as Spellingtime.com What is Spellingtime.com? It is an online spelling program that allows your child to work independently. … [Read more...] about Spellingtime.com

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Atelier Art

I have been homeschooling for almost 7 years now and for most of those years, I felt guilty about the lack of a structured art program within our homeschool.  Now, we did lots of art projects and the children took art classes outside our home but I always wanted a structured art program that we could do at home on a regular basis.  I wanted an art program that would be easy for a non-artist to … [Read more...] about Atelier Art

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Great Scientists in Action: Early Life, Discoveries, and Experiments

In my years of homeschooling, one of the most asked questions is, "Which science curriculum should I use?"  I know I have asked that same question many times.  Then one day I asked that question to a physicist friend of mine.  I was very curious what a homeschooling physicist thought was important to teach his children about science and what curriculum he used.  His answer was surprisingly … [Read more...] about Great Scientists in Action: Early Life, Discoveries, and Experiments

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Form+U+la

When I first started homeschooling, I knew I wanted to make school part of our real life.  I knew my children would be involved in more than just textbook learning.  We were already spending so much time doing "non-traditional" learning like 4-H Clover Buds, service projects, field trips, plays, church choir, making meals for ourselves and others, and working on the farm.  I never knew exactly … [Read more...] about Form+U+la

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We Three Kings of Orient Are Copywork Curriculum

We use copywork in our home since I have two boys that don't like to write. I try to find many ways to enhance their writing experience and help with their penmanship.   I am picky though on what I will allow them to use. I don't just want them to copy words on a paper. I want them to learn something as they learn to write and read better.    When I looked through this wonderful curriculum by … [Read more...] about We Three Kings of Orient Are Copywork Curriculum

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Word Games

After my recent post on thinking games, I felt that this post on word games would be appropriate since our family enjoys several word games that are both fun and educational.  One challenge about playing word games with the whole family is that it is necessary for children to be able to read, unless, of course, they are playing an introductory child's word game (which are usually not that fun for … [Read more...] about Word Games

in Mathematics

Prufrock Press Logic Resources

Rather than focus on one product this time around, I'd like to highlight an entire area of products from one company.  Prufrock Press puts out super logic resources! I've had the pleasure of using five of their logic/critical thinking books for elementary children and would recommend them to anyone. Logic Safari Books are leveled for 2nd/3rd, 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grades.  They include … [Read more...] about Prufrock Press Logic Resources

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A Journey Through Learning-The Arrival of a King Lapbook

We've been lapbooking since March 2008. When I found out about lapbooking I was thrilled since I have children that love to work with their hands while they learn. This was a perfect fit for us.  The month of December we've taken a step away from our regular schooling and have solely focused on spending time together and learning more about our Lord Jesus Christ and the reason for the … [Read more...] about A Journey Through Learning-The Arrival of a King Lapbook

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Notebooking Pages

We have been using materials from Notebooking Pages in our homeschool for the past 3 years.  Their online store has reasonable prices and a large variety of themed templates for children to use as they write about their studies.  They even offer many free resources, and several informative articles about how to get started with Notebooking. We began notebooking when one of my sons commented … [Read more...] about Notebooking Pages

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Christmas Lessons

It's that "most wonderful time of the year" again! Many homeschool families take the entire month of December off while others continue on with their regular school routine. In years past we have taken a break from our regular studies - even the 3R's - to focus on some type of Christmas unit. This year, however, because of some unexpected changes in our schedule, we will be sticking with our … [Read more...] about Christmas Lessons