A little over a year ago, I was in eastern Washington at a teacher store and I came across a few books called Build-a-Skill Instant Books. I thumbed through them and thought these would be great for both of my boys to use. What I loved about them at first glance was it reminded me a lot of lapbooking. If you've done lapbooking before you might be familiar with the concept of cutting out … [Read more...] about Using Build-a-Skill Instant Books in Your Homeschool
The St. Patrick’s Day Homeschool
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. But it's not just for the Irish! You can learn about and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your home … [Read more...] about The St. Patrick’s Day Homeschool
Moody Science Classics Video Series
One of the goals my husband and I set when we first had children was to surround them with learning opportunities. We want them to love learning. And we don't want learning to be something that just happens during "school". Several years ago we saw an incredible special on the entire collection of Moody Science DVDs, and we knew immediately that we'd found something that we would like to own. We … [Read more...] about Moody Science Classics Video Series
Leading Little Ones to God Review
A Leading Little Ones to God review and how to use this Bible story devotional in your homeschool in simple, memory-building ways to discuss basic Bible truths. "It's time to read Leading Little Ones to God!" Freshly bathed and pj-clad, he announces it while rolling his matchbox cars around the coffee table. We read a selection together each night, building memories and discussing basic … [Read more...] about Leading Little Ones to God Review
Biblical Character Training: The “Put On” Chart by Doorposts
The Put On Chart by Doorposts is a Biblical character training tool for parents and students and a great, visual learning tool for homeschooling. I picked up The "Put On" Chart from Doorposts at a homeschool convention one spring. It caught my eye because we enjoy so many of the Doorposts products in our home. Plus, I had been looking for a little something to help end the school year on a … [Read more...] about Biblical Character Training: The “Put On” Chart by Doorposts
Slow and Steady Get Me Ready: Homeschool Activities for Kindergarten Preparedness
Slow and Steady Get Me Ready is a great resource for homeschool activities for kindergarten preparedness. Weekly developmental activities for birth to age give that are easy to incorporate into your homeschool day. Slow and Steady Get Me Ready: Homeschool Activities for Kindergarten Preparedness Today, after three-year-old finished her page from Color, Count and Cut, we pulled from our … [Read more...] about Slow and Steady Get Me Ready: Homeschool Activities for Kindergarten Preparedness
Show Me Thy Ways Bible Curriculum
Show Me Thy Ways, for grades 4-6, is an intense Bible curriculum, full of meaty ideas, Bible reading, maps, questions, and vocabulary words. I have just given away our well-used grade 4-6 Bible curriculum, all three years’ worth. It is another bittersweet moment marking the passage of time, and now it seems fitting to reflect on this quality resource. Show Me Thy Ways Bible … [Read more...] about Show Me Thy Ways Bible Curriculum
January Homeschool Celebrations
A brand new year means a blank calendar to fill with family fun and festivities! Incorporate some of the silly holidays below into the lesson plans for January to make treasured memories, memories that will warm the hearts of those you love. Do new things with the family this year and revive some old ones, too. Make much merriment with the family throughout this new year! Enjoy these January … [Read more...] about January Homeschool Celebrations
TruthQuest History
Are you a homeschool who LOVES using living books? Are you a Charlotte Mason or Classically based homeschool family? If so, the creative approach to history used by TruthQuest History might be a good fit for your family! Disclosure: Cindy received TruthQuest History: Renaissance, Reformation & Exploration free for review. As always, she only writes her honest opinions. What’s taken me … [Read more...] about TruthQuest History
Should I Switch Homeschool Curriculum Mid Year? Tips And Resources
Here are tips for switching homeschool curriculum mid year shared by veteran homeschoolers. Give yourself the freedom to grow and make the changes that your family needs. As a veteran homeschool mom I want to share with you something that we often skirt around: changing things up. You know that moment when all your awesome new curriculum arrives and you’re so excited to get rolling for the new … [Read more...] about Should I Switch Homeschool Curriculum Mid Year? Tips And Resources
Homeschool Sociology Curriculum & Books: A Complete Guide
Before my oldest entered high school, we spent a lot of time researching what topics she was in interested in and what subjects she might need going forward into high school, and possibly college. One of the big topics to cover when talking about his school is electives. In high school, electives are a wonderful way for kids to explore their interests as well as possible options for future … [Read more...] about Homeschool Sociology Curriculum & Books: A Complete Guide
Merry Christmas from The Curriculum Choice
A very Merry Christmas from all of us here at The Curriculum Choice! Like you, our authors here at The Curriculum Choice are taking some time off with our families. But we know that January is a very big back to school time. You may be looking for new resources, making a big curriculum switch or even starting to homeschool. Merry Christmas from The Curriculum Choice The majority of those … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas from The Curriculum Choice