This is the second of a four part series to answer why, how, and what in regards to Principle Approach® education. As I mentioned in the previous article, Principle Approach® is a Philosophy, my purpose of education is to give my children life and hope. I want their character to be formed, so they are prepared to achieve all God has for them. I want them to love … [Read more...] about The Principle Approach® is a Homeschool Method
Homeschool New Year’s Resolutions
Homeschool New Year's Resolutions - evaluating, rethinking, resetting and making goals for the New Year. Whether it's homeschooling or life, the New Year brings lots of people making resolutions for what they will do, change, accomplish in their lives for the new year. I thought I'd take a few minutes here to talk about some homeschool New Year's Resolutions that you may be thinking about … [Read more...] about Homeschool New Year’s Resolutions
Our Favorite Homeschool Books
They are so many amazing Homeschool resources available to us these days. Sharing resources is a great way to engage with other homeschoolers and collaborate on what has worked well in their homeschool and yours. Today we are sharing Our Favorite Homeschool Books with you to peruse and enjoy. Let us know in the comments if you have a favorite that is on our list or if you'd like to add … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Homeschool Books
Making Vocabulary Fun in Your Homeschool
While there is often debate about how to go about helping children increase their vocabulary, there is no doubt all of us want our kids to have an extensive vocabulary and an ease with words. Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Making Vocabulary Fun This is a collection of games, printables, activities, and curriculum to help you … [Read more...] about Making Vocabulary Fun in Your Homeschool
Chemical Reactions Activities for Kids: Educational and Fun
Science can be a topic that is hard for kids to wrap their heads around. Especially when you get into chemistry and physics topics. This is a collection of hands-on chemical reactions activities you can do in your homeschool with your kids. Chemical Reactions Activities For Kids: Educational And Fun If you are looking for ways to explore chemical reactions with your kids then you have come … [Read more...] about Chemical Reactions Activities for Kids: Educational and Fun
Games for Math: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Learn Math
One of the best ways to help kids learn is by making it fun. And what better way to do that than with games? Check out these awesome games for math and stay tuned until the end for more fun, educational games! Games for Math: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Learn Math Games for Math: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Learn Math is one of the first books I purchased when we began … [Read more...] about Games for Math: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Learn Math
The Principle Approach® to Education: A Homeschool Philosophy
This is the first of a four part series to answer why, how, and what in regards to the Principle Approach® education for homeschoolers. The Principle Approach® provides the structure of truth that frames true education. Wisdom is the key and the Principle Approach method forms wisdom as children learn how to think and reason from a Biblical perspective in order to redirect their humanness … [Read more...] about The Principle Approach® to Education: A Homeschool Philosophy
Reading Made Easy: A Full Homeschool Curriculum
As a homeschooling mom one of my happiest jobs has been teaching my children to read, and one reason it has been such a positive experience for me and my children is a wonderful reading curriculum called Reading Made Easy. When I began thinking about what I wanted in a reading curriculum, I knew that something natural and conversational would be the best choice for my son’s learning style. … [Read more...] about Reading Made Easy: A Full Homeschool Curriculum
Motion and Force Activities For Kids : Hands-On Physical Science for Homeschool
Science is a perfect subject to add hands-on learning to! Children comprehend and retain more from the learning when it is hands-on, plus it's more fun! This is a collection of hands-on physical science experiments you can do in your homeschool with your kids for exploring motion and force. Hands-On Physical Science In Your Homeschool If you are looking for hands-on science ideas, while … [Read more...] about Motion and Force Activities For Kids : Hands-On Physical Science for Homeschool
Math-U-See Homeschool Math Review
Are you looking for a mastery based math program for your homeschool? Math-U-See is a mastery based math program. This means that it teaches math concepts to mastery. This is very different from the spiral approach, which spirals through math concepts adding harder equations as the years progress. (Saxon would be a good example of a spiral approach). Understanding … [Read more...] about Math-U-See Homeschool Math Review
Games for Reading: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Read
At the risk of being redundant, I'd like to highlight one more of Peggy Kaye's Game books. I've already reviewed Games for Math and Games for Writing here at The Curriculum Choice. All three books are similar in format, but I've found each of them to be of such great value that I just had to share Games for Reading with you. Games for Reading: Playful Ways to Help Your Child … [Read more...] about Games for Reading: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Read
Apologia: Exploring Creation with Biology For Homeschool Science
Apologia's Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Edition is a college-preparatory, high school level, biology course that would be recommended in a student's freshmen year. It is designed to be an independent study. It includes tests, labs, and video clips to go along with the course. Dr Jay L. Wile is the author of this course. Apologia's Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd … [Read more...] about Apologia: Exploring Creation with Biology For Homeschool Science