There's an idea popular in some homeschooling circles that the classical model and Charlotte Mason homeschooling are very different things. The first is for serious scholars, the second is a less rigorous course of study. In her book Consider This: Charlotte Mason and the Classical Tradition, Karen Glass clarifies both the historic tradition that Charlotte Mason writes out of and the sometimes … [Read more...] about Consider This by Karen Glass
The Picture Book Homeschool
Picture books capture the attention of the reader like no other book! They are versatile learning tools for any age and provide endless hours of enjoyment whether children page through themselves or they are read to on the laps of their favorite people. The authors at The Curriculum Choice are ready to share their family favorites with you and will give you many instructional tools for your … [Read more...] about The Picture Book Homeschool
Print to Cursive Proverbs from Simply Charlotte Mason
At our house handwriting practice was causing friction. My verbal, creative 2nd grader just didn't like any kind of writing. I was on the look out for something that might change her mind. She liked how fancy my own cursive handwriting looked! Maybe cursive was the solution to our handwriting troubles? We started a program at the beginning of the school year, but she found it frustrating. She … [Read more...] about Print to Cursive Proverbs from Simply Charlotte Mason
The Creative Homeschool
The words “creative homeschool” can conjure up images of arts, crafts, music, writing, and drama. It can also, however, refer to creatively fostering learning, to thinking outside the box and developing new approaches to the actual process of learning. Both of these aspects are vital parts of happy homeschools, so sit back, relax, and read about all kinds of homeschool creativity. We hope your … [Read more...] about The Creative Homeschool
Compass Classroom Homeschool Curriculum Review Index
My family and I have shared our experiences with our favorite Compass Classroom curriculum over the years. Now, we wanted to make homeschool decisions even easier for you by placing the reviews all together in a handy list. If you have a love of Compass Classroom homeschool curriculum like we do, we know you will find this index handy! Here is a Compass Classroom Curriculum Review Index to refer … [Read more...] about Compass Classroom Homeschool Curriculum Review Index
Homeschooling High School with College in Mind – A Review
Homeschool High School? Yes you can! Homeschooling High School with College in Mind? Yes you can! Homeschooling high school can often seem a task too big to tackle but I'm here to tell you that not only can you do it, but you can do it well! There are tons of resources out there to help you through. Everything from planners to words of wisdom, curriculum, and classes. Where there is a will, … [Read more...] about Homeschooling High School with College in Mind – A Review
Favorite Homeschool Tips
Boy, are you in for a treat today! The amazing homeschool mommas (who also happen to write fabulous reviews for you) are sharing some of their best, well-seasoned, favorite homeschool tips for you today. You will be blessed. Favorite Homeschool Tips From The Curriculum Choice Archives Be sure to browse the tabs above to find curriculum reviews in the age and category you are looking for. … [Read more...] about Favorite Homeschool Tips
The Extracurricular Homeschool
Here at The Curriculum Choice we usually talk about curriculum, but a huge part of homeschooling involves extracurricular activities. Of course it can be hard to distinguish between activities that are part of the curriculum and those that are not, so a homeschooler’s definition of ‘extracurricular’ may be somewhat nebulous. It can include sports, music, drama, art, nature, and clubs as well as … [Read more...] about The Extracurricular Homeschool
Natures Day Review
I have the cutest book to review for you today, another great addition to your bookshelf. Natures Day is written by Kay Maguire and illustrated by Danielle Kroll. The quality of this book is wonderful. This hardcover book has a canvas-like texture and the title has been slightly recessed into it making it feel and look like a quality book. I'm quite a tactile person so this really appeals to … [Read more...] about Natures Day Review
DuoLingo Review
A few years ago my son mentioned he wanted to learn French. I thought of all the other, possibly, more useful languages we could learn based on where we lived. I tried, oh so hard, to convince him that he was crazy and we should really aim for one of those other languages. Not even slightly tempted he was so sure French was the way to go. Eventually I found a fantastic sale on Rosetta Stone … [Read more...] about DuoLingo Review
The Key To Math Curriculum
As a physicist, I understand, somewhat, the nature of mathematics. It’s actually a language, and children can benefit from being taught it as a language. Among other things, this means using many different resources rather than just one curriculum. One wonderful resource, the Key to Math Curriculum Series, has been a part of our math program for many years now. Many people think of the Key … [Read more...] about The Key To Math Curriculum
How to Plan Art Appreciation for Home or Co-Op
Planning for art appreciation is one way to make sure it happens. Many times we leave the planning to chance and then when our busy week hits, we find ourselves dropping this important and fun subject from the schedule. Art and music appreciation is the counter-balance to all your academic subjects and for certain kinds of learners it is the breath of fresh air they need where they can exercise … [Read more...] about How to Plan Art Appreciation for Home or Co-Op