The Curriculum Choice

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Five In A Row Review

When we first began home educating our eldest son we began with the Five In A Row Curriculum. I was smitten with the fact that it used many beloved picture books and would introduce us to some new ones we weren’t quite familiar with. We used the Five In A Row (FIAR) Curriculum for five beautiful years with our children before it was, sadly, time for us to move on. Here is my Five in a Row … [Read more...] about Five In A Row Review

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Home School in the Woods: Hands On History Artists Activity Pak

For those of you that have kids who love anything hands on, you won't want to miss this Hands On History Artists Activity Pak from Home School in the Woods! Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Hands On History Artists Activity Pak "Hands-on" is the perfect description for this product because there really isn't much reading and … [Read more...] about Home School in the Woods: Hands On History Artists Activity Pak

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Big Book of Books and Activities Review

Looking for some fun, hands on activities to add to your homeschool? The Big Book of Books and Activities illustrates how to make 100s of manipulatives and teaching aids using inexpensive materials found at home. The Big Book of Books and Activities The Big Book of Books and Activities by Dinah Zike is a black and white, 128 page resource for paper crafts and minibooks. I’ve owned my copy … [Read more...] about Big Book of Books and Activities Review

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Math-terpieces – Learn Math Skills and Art History Together

Looking for a fun way to help your child develop math skills? Greg Tan has written a series of math books that will help you do that! Math-terpieces is just one of many options! Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Math-terpieces - Learn Math Skills and Art History Together Math-terpieces is a neat tool for developing math skills … [Read more...] about Math-terpieces – Learn Math Skills and Art History Together

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Phonetic Zoo – Excellence in Spelling

Our family loves products from Institute for Excellence in Writing. Phonetic Zoo is another great program put forth by them. Phonetic Zoo - Excellence in Spelling The Phonetic Zoo is a phonics based program from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) that uses auditory input to ensure students absorb and retain the correct spelling; students receive auditory input and spell the word … [Read more...] about Phonetic Zoo – Excellence in Spelling

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Greg Landry’s Homeschool Science Membership

When I first started homeschooling (way back in 2006 when my oldest was in first grade), one of the things I was worried about tackling was science. Especially lab sciences in middle and high school. (Think Chemistry Lab and chemicals at home.) As my homeschooling years fly by and I gain more knowledge and learn about more resources, I have found this was a worry I did not need to have. Why? … [Read more...] about Greg Landry’s Homeschool Science Membership

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Cover Story Writing Curriculum for Middle School

I would venture to think most homeschool parents are often on the lookout for quality curriculum. Am I right? We spend hours pouring through catalogs, reading reviews online, maybe attending conferences, and definitely chatting with friends about the ULTIMATE question: So, what curriculum do you use? :) Today, I'd like to make that work a little easier in two ways: First, be … [Read more...] about Cover Story Writing Curriculum for Middle School

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20th Century Music Appreciation Course for Homeschool High School

Are you looking to fulfill music or fine arts credit for your homeschooled high schooler? This 20th Century Music Appreciation online course contains everything you need to earn a 1/2 credit in Fine Arts! Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. 20th Century Music Appreciation Course for Homeschool High School Today I'm sharing … [Read more...] about 20th Century Music Appreciation Course for Homeschool High School

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5 August Homeschool Family Fun Ideas

According to the calendar, the halfway point of the summer season falls on August 6. Despite the presence of sharpened pencils, lessons plans, and brand new crayons, be sure to keep the spirit of summer alive with a wealth of outdoor playtime and park picnics with watermelon slices and popsicles. Don’t abandon summer just yet – make warm memories to cherish with some of the silly, but real, … [Read more...] about 5 August Homeschool Family Fun Ideas

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Let’s Homeschool High School Review

Are you considering homeschooling high school for your teen? We are doing just that! My daughter, who has always learned at home, has been homeschooling high school for over three years now. I can't believe that she is 17 already! When we began our high school journey and were full of questions, we used a variety of resources, many of which came from the Let's Homeschool High School … [Read more...] about Let’s Homeschool High School Review

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Apologia Ultimate Homeschool Planner Review

Oh, how important it is to fill our day with good things. I make the same mistake almost daily of letting my day run me instead of running my day. Even after 15 years of homeschool experience it's still so easy to get pulled this way and that. This year I am very thrilled to have the Ultimate Homeschool Planner from Apologia to aid me in staying the course and to encouraging me along the … [Read more...] about Apologia Ultimate Homeschool Planner Review

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All American History – The Civil War to the 21st Century

As my children grow and I begin homeschooling several ages at once, I find myself searching more often for prepared curriculum. Any of you who know me, know that I tend to shy away from textbook curricula because they're typically so dry and irrelevant. However, in my quest to find prepared curricula that meet my Charlotte Mason/unit study/Classical style, I've been pleasantly … [Read more...] about All American History – The Civil War to the 21st Century