One of our favorite educational tools is lapbooking. Whether we create the traditional lapbook in a file folder or put the pieces on cardstock in a notebook, we love recording the things we learn in a lapbook. We have created our own lapbooks, found free lapbooks online, and bought lapbook files from several companies. The newest lapbook my eight year old, Makayla, has completed is the United … [Read more...] about United States Symbols Mini-Lapbook: A review
A Child’s Geography by Ann Voskamp: Explore His Earth
Ann Voskamp may be widely known for One Thousand Gifts, but our homeschool has benefited from one of her other, maybe lesser-known, books as well - A Child's Geography: Explore His Earth. We've used this resource about 4th/5th grade as an introduction to earth and space science by reading generally and completing the more hands-on activities. Then again about 8th grade as a deeper study, … [Read more...] about A Child’s Geography by Ann Voskamp: Explore His Earth
Using The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease in Your Homeschool
This year we are using Susan Wise Bauer’s wonderful program, The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease. This curriculum teaches the elementary-aged writer (or struggling older child) how to express themselves on paper. I find this program simple to implement and enjoyable to teach. My children look forward to their daily copywork lesson, and they are thriving on the step by step approach. Easily … [Read more...] about Using The Complete Writer: Writing with Ease in Your Homeschool
AlphaTales are Fun for Phonics!
One of my favorite book series to read to my younger children is the AlphaTales set by Scholastic. I found mine at a yard sale one summer and we have had lots of laughs and phonics fun since then. AlphaTales is a set of 26 alliterative animal storybooks that build phonemic awareness and teach every letter of the alphabet. AlphaTales are Fun for Phonics! Each AlphaTales book focuses on … [Read more...] about AlphaTales are Fun for Phonics!
Middle School Economics with Bluestocking Press
I have been searching for an economics course that would be suitable for middle school students. Much to my pleasure, I found exactly what I was looking for to teach middle school economics with Bluestocking Press! Middle School Economics with Bluestocking Press The Uncle Eric books (economics books from Bluestocking Press), written by Richard J. Maybury, are designed for young … [Read more...] about Middle School Economics with Bluestocking Press
Canadian Handwriting Series for Homeschoolers
For years we did not use a handwriting program. Miss 18 learned cursive from Richard Scarry’s big picture books and the handwritten examples I made up for her in a little scribbler. She was enthusiastic and learned quickly. My son, on the other hand, was not enthusiastic. He even had trouble printing. When I tried to teach him cursive using my own examples, I soon concluded he was not … [Read more...] about Canadian Handwriting Series for Homeschoolers
Review: Spanish Fun Activity Calendar
Looking for an easy and fun way to include basic Spanish in your homeschool? Then these fun Spanish Activity Calendars might be just what you are looking for! Spanish Fun Activity Calendar The aptly named Spanish Fun Activity Calendar from Flip Flop Spanish uses a Charlotte Mason methodology to teach Spanish. We use this calendar with our children who are Pre-K to 8th grade. In the front … [Read more...] about Review: Spanish Fun Activity Calendar
Online Piano Lessons with Hoffman Academy
Do you want an affordable way to add music in your homeschool? Does one or more of your kids just HAVE to learn to play the piano? Do you want to be able to have your kids learn piano from the comfort of your home? If you answered "YES" to any of these then you should definitely check out Hoffman Academy. Four years ago we moved into the Owl House. A generous friend asked if we had room … [Read more...] about Online Piano Lessons with Hoffman Academy
All Through the Ages: Finding the Best Books for History
If you've ever tried to find the best books for studying a historical time period, combine the books, and create a plan that works, you know how hard that task can be! Now, imagine that someone has done the hard work of finding all those books for you - the best books for your history studies, organized by grade-level and time period. Wouldn't that be nice? Thankfully, someone really has … [Read more...] about All Through the Ages: Finding the Best Books for History
The Complete Guide to Using Teaching Textbooks in Your Homeschool
I have been using Teaching Textbooks in my homeschool for over 15 years. When we started all the learning material was on CD! Here at The Curriculum Choice we have a collection of Teaching Textbooks reviews written throughout the years. Today I'm going to share my insights, as well as our full collection of reviews! The Complete Guide to Using Teaching Textbooks in Your Homeschool As they … [Read more...] about The Complete Guide to Using Teaching Textbooks in Your Homeschool
Evan-Moor: ScienceWorks for Kids Series
I absolutely love to find products that help with our hands on approach of learning. I’ve come across another wonderful product from Evan-Moor publishing called ScienceWorks for Kids Series. Full of hands on activities, projects, experiments, and much more. Evan-Moor: ScienceWorks for Kids Books Include: What I love about this curriculum is the log book. It mentions it’s a classroom … [Read more...] about Evan-Moor: ScienceWorks for Kids Series
A review of Life of Fred – Fractions
Life of Fred Fractions: The story of fractions has never been told like this. If you are looking for an out of the box, fun and engaging way to teach fractions, then be sure to check out Life of Fred Fractions! About Life of Fred Fractions Life of Fred Fractions is one of five books in the "Before High School Mathematics" series. These books feature arithmetic & pre-algebra books … [Read more...] about A review of Life of Fred – Fractions