I don't know about your family but anytime our family can include game playing in our school lessons – we do – and love it! In my opinion, playing games is an awesome way to learn anything. The Reading Game is a fast action memory card game designed to help supplement young children on their path to learning to read. Disclaimer: I was sent this game for FREE in exchange for my honest review. … [Read more...] about Make Learning to Read Fun with The Reading Game
7 Engaging American Literature Curriculum Choices for Your Homeschool
American literature curriculum is often something parents of high schoolers are looking for as it is typically a required course for high school. But how do you choose one? And what good options are out there for us homeschoolers? What other ways can you teach it and what resources are out there? Read on and find out! Teaching Literature in Your Homeschool Teaching Literature in your … [Read more...] about 7 Engaging American Literature Curriculum Choices for Your Homeschool
Hands-On History Homeschool Book: Letters for Freedom
Are you looking for an engaging way to introduce the Civil War to your kids? How about a hands-on book that includes flaps, pull tabs, removable letters and more? Letters for Freedom is an engaging way to get your kids excited about history! About Letters for Freedom Letters for Freedom: The Civil War was published by Innovative Kids, and provides historically accurate letters and … [Read more...] about Hands-On History Homeschool Book: Letters for Freedom
First Language Lessons for The Well-Trained Mind by Jessie Wise
As a homeschool mom hopefully you will at least once use a curriculum that will leave you with cherished memories. First Language Lessons was one of those programs for me. It is a curriculum that leaves me with warm memories of cuddling with my daughter on the couch as we would do her grammar lessons. Oh, how I miss it even more as I write this review. First Language Lessons for The … [Read more...] about First Language Lessons for The Well-Trained Mind by Jessie Wise
Eating The Plates: A Pilgrim Book Of Food and Manners for Homeschool
One of my favorite ways to teach is to take a book and put it into action. Last Thanksgiving our family read Eating The Plates: A Pilgrim Book of Food and Manners by Lucille Recht Penner. This book offers so many opportunities for learning. Eating the Plates: A Pilgrim Book of Food and Manners You could simply read through Eating the Plates each year at Thanksgiving, discussing the … [Read more...] about Eating The Plates: A Pilgrim Book Of Food and Manners for Homeschool
Coding Classes for Kids
In a heavily digitized world, how do we help our kids get a jump on mastering the skills required to keep up? As homeschoolers we have the opportunity to choose the subjects we focus on at every age and stage. Even as early as elementary school we can introduce our kids to the fundamentals of the digital world with fun, educational apps, teaching them to type, and even coding classes for kids. … [Read more...] about Coding Classes for Kids
A Thanksgiving Book List for Your Fall Homeschool Studies
As the leaves begin to change color and prepare to fall, we are looking ahead to the upcoming holidays. Many homeschoolers take the time to include holiday themed studies into their days. Thanksgiving is a big one. I have curated a Thanksgiving book list of some of the very best to help you do just that. Or maybe you just want to have some of them around to read at bedtime or during times when … [Read more...] about A Thanksgiving Book List for Your Fall Homeschool Studies
Living Books for Art in Your Homeschool
As a Charlotte Mason educator, some of our homeschool time is spent learning about artists and completing picture study, as well as using living books to bring subjects to life. Continuing in Charlotte Mason style, I try to only use living literature in our homeschool. Luckily, I've found several wonderful children's books about artists including the Getting To Know the Great Artist Series and … [Read more...] about Living Books for Art in Your Homeschool
Writing a Family Mission Statement for Your Homeschool
Something I always recommend to new homeschoolers is to write a family mission statement. The value of a mission statement for a new homeschooling family is irreplaceable. I also strongly believe that Mom and Dad need to sit down apart from each other (or vow not to peek) and write separate lists of what is important to them. Then, convene together and take the time to discuss and learn from each … [Read more...] about Writing a Family Mission Statement for Your Homeschool
Three Computer Games I Almost Always Allow in Our Homeschool
I disapprove of screen time and, perhaps foolishly, long for the ‘good old days’ when we had no screens except the bug screens in our windows. Of course, too much screen time is good for no one, but I’ve discovered that I need to be realistic and allow some of it. Getting too much out of step with what their friends do is not good for kids either. Therefore I encourage some online … [Read more...] about Three Computer Games I Almost Always Allow in Our Homeschool
Homeschool Record Keeping
An organized homeschool is a successful homeschool! One important piece of organization is in record-keeping. Just how do the authors of the Curriculum Choice stay on top of homeschool record keeping? We share our secrets in this post! Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Homeschool Record Keeping From The Curriculum … [Read more...] about Homeschool Record Keeping
Homeschool Co-ops: To Join or Not is the Question!
Homeschool co-ops, are they a good fit for your family? Is it worth the time? Is it worth the money? Do my kids benefit from them? Will they enjoy it? Will they learn anything? These are all good questions we ask ourselves when we consider to join a co-op or not. Homeschool Co-ops: To Join or Not is the Question! What is a homeschool co-op? First, for any of our newbies out there let me … [Read more...] about Homeschool Co-ops: To Join or Not is the Question!