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
Story Starters – A Creative Writing Supplement For Your Homeschool
Story Starters, by Karen Andreola, is perfect for your reluctant writers and it is a creative writing supplement that can be used for a change of pace along side any writing program. If you've heard about using narration as a grammar tool, you will definitely want Story Starters on your school shelf. What is Story Starters? The name Story Starters is just what it says, a start of a story. … [Read more...] about Story Starters – A Creative Writing Supplement For Your Homeschool
Audiobooks for Homeschooling That Are Absolutely Free!
Reading and having access to great books is a must have when it comes to homeschooling. One way for children who are either auditory learners, or who struggle with their reading skills to enjoy books is via audio books. An Online Collection Of Audiobooks Audio School is an online collection of audio books that are in the public domain. My Audio School provides children with … [Read more...] about Audiobooks for Homeschooling That Are Absolutely Free!
12 Awesome Logic Games for Homeschooling
I'm sure I've told you before that our family uses non-traditional approaches to math twice a week. Adding logic games keeps us from falling into the textbook rut. I believe varied approaches to any subject are good for raising a well-rounded, educated child. 12 Logic Games Perfect For Your Homeschool One of our most favorite things to do during math time is play games! Today … [Read more...] about 12 Awesome Logic Games for Homeschooling
Wordly Wise 3000: Homeschool Vocabulary Lessons Your Kids Will Love
This year, we decided to add in more branches of language arts into our schooling. One of the things I felt we were lacking was vocabulary. I was thrilled to add in Wordly Wise 3000 (Second Edition), in which we are currently using Book 3. (As of the update of this post there is now a 3rd Edition) Wordly Wise 3000: An Overview Wordly Wise 3000 is a vocabulary program for … [Read more...] about Wordly Wise 3000: Homeschool Vocabulary Lessons Your Kids Will Love
Holiday Fun for Your Homeschool from Our Review Authors
I love everything about the holiday season from the hot cider and pumpkin pie to the warm fireplaces and cozy blankets! Thanksgiving and Christmas don't have to be a reason to bring learning to a screeching halt, though. Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. In fact, this time of year provides an opportunity to take advantage of the … [Read more...] about Holiday Fun for Your Homeschool from Our Review Authors
The Imperfect Homeschooler’s Guide to Homeschooling
Have you ever read an article with glossy photos of the perfect homeschool family? Older children work on math while little ones build the Eiffel Tower with popsicle sticks. Mother posts the schedule on the refrigerator and everyone follows it. Father stages a play to reinforce the lessons of the day. The whole family always smiles at the camera. The Imperfect Homeschooler's Guide to … [Read more...] about The Imperfect Homeschooler’s Guide to Homeschooling
Games for Writing: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Learn to Write
Do have a child who is a reluctant writer, one who has an allergy to writing instruments, or who fills your house with moans and groans when it's time to put pencil to paper? Whether you do or not, Games for Writing by Peggy Kaye is sure to make writing a fun subject for all of your children - and for you too! Games for Writing: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Learn to Write Games for … [Read more...] about Games for Writing: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Learn to Write