Truth in the Tinsel is an Advent study for young children. I found it several years ago when looking for a simple way to incorporate Advent into our studies and holiday celebrations. It is a lovely way to not only celebrate Advent, but teach your children what Christmas is all about. It is designed for preschoolers through early elementary aged kids. But truth be told, there are … [Read more...] about Truth in the Tinsel: Review of an Advent Study for Children
Catholic Pilgrimage Geography: Florida by Catholic Pilgrimage Press
Are you a Catholic homeschooler? Looking for a Catholic geography curriculum for your first through sixth graders? You’ve come to the right place! Today we are looking at Catholic Pilgrimage Geography: Florida - a complete U.S. Geography curriculum for grades 1-6 from a Catholic perspective! Put a Catholic perspective into your next state geography study with Catholic Pilgrimage Press! I was … [Read more...] about Catholic Pilgrimage Geography: Florida by Catholic Pilgrimage Press
The Ultimate Guide to Unit Studies for Homeschoolers
Unit Studies are a wonderful way to immerse your children in learning about one topic. It allows them to take an in-depth look at whatever subject you have chosen. You might choose topics like the Civil War, rain forests, poetry, or classical music. The possibilities are endless! Did you know we have a whole category of unit study reviews here at The Curriculum Choice? You can see them … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Unit Studies for Homeschoolers
Homeschool Sign Language and Deaf Culture Resources
Featuring a book written by a deaf person, this round up of homeschool sign language and deaf culture resources will enhance your learning. Ted Mills' delightful book will give you an understanding of the unique challenges a deaf person faces. Learning Sign Language In Your Homeschool These reviews of sign language resources are a great start to your homeschool studies of deaf culture. Is … [Read more...] about Homeschool Sign Language and Deaf Culture Resources
TruthQuest History Guides for Homeschool History
TruthQuest History guides are among my favorite, most valued homeschool resources; a gem that I am so thankful to have found! You see, we haven't ever read our history solely from a textbook. I'm usually designing our history and literature reading plans. I do this by pulling from a variety of sources. These sources include: the best book lists of literature and biographies, as well as primary … [Read more...] about TruthQuest History Guides for Homeschool History
United States Symbols Mini-Lapbook: A review
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