In my 15 years of homeschooling, I’ve heard one concern repeated over and over again among Moms in co-op break rooms or in conversations. Science. Specifically, teaching science courses well not only in the often daunting high school years, but also in elementary grades. Each Mom desired her children gain knowledge and enjoy the process, yet sometimes felt intimidated by the topic. I can … [Read more...] about 7 Fun Microscope Activities for Homeschool Elementary Students
National Novel Writing Month – No Plot? No Problem! – My Review
When November comes, the trees are still in full colorful bloom, the air is crisp and clean from the fall rains. It's also time a great time for writing... When my teen was a 9th grader, we discovered National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Have you heard of it, too? It is a writing program, offered for students from elementary to high school, which supports and encourages creative writing … [Read more...] about National Novel Writing Month – No Plot? No Problem! – My Review
The Mobile Homeschool
The Mobile Homeschool takes advantage of the tools and environments we find ourselves in and helps our homeschools to thrive no matter where we are. One of the most wonderful things about homeschooling is taking the show on the road. We aren't tied to one place. We can seek adventure. And sometimes we find ourselves out and about based on life's many rhythms- Doctor's … [Read more...] about The Mobile Homeschool
Help! I’m Homeschooling! Helpful Habits for the Heart of Homeschooling
Whether you have been homeschooling for 20 years, or 20 minutes, we can always use new ideas and encouraging words. That's exactly what Help! I'm Homeschooling! has to offer us homeschooling moms. I've heard it said that, "Homeschooling is not a sprint, it's a marathon", and after over 12 years of homeschooling I can honestly confirm this to be truth. Your homeschool will ebb and flow. You … [Read more...] about Help! I’m Homeschooling! Helpful Habits for the Heart of Homeschooling
Art in the Homeschool
Taking time for art in the homeschool each week breathes life and spirit into your child. Allowing this time to explore great artists and different art mediums gives your precious children a more rounded education that promotes creativity, problem solving, and language skills. Not sure where to start? This collection of blog posts, tutorials, and art related reviews will give you some … [Read more...] about Art in the Homeschool
Magic Tree House Curriculum
My daughter is obsessed with Jack and Annie from the Magic Tree House books. She is constantly asking me to read the books to her. She is always prancing around the house in her backpack pretending to be Jack or Annie. She has even begged her dad on more than one occassion to build her a treehouse of her own. So it was no surprise to me when she told me she wanted to do Jack and Annie school … [Read more...] about Magic Tree House Curriculum
Creative Chemistry for Your Homeschool
Years ago my now college junior wanted to dissect a frog — a real one. I tried convincing her Biology class wasn’t far off. I felt she would enjoy the experience better at co-op instead of home. And honestly, did we really need to explore the topic so early? She was only in fifth grade. My efforts focused on my needs too. Where would I find a specimen or dissection kit? At the time I had … [Read more...] about Creative Chemistry for Your Homeschool
Honey for a Teen’s Heart
Most homeschoolers know about Honey for a Child’s Heart, and recently Heidi reviewed Honey for a Teen’s Heart here at The Curriculum Choice as well. That wonderful review motivated me to look for the book, and as soon as I returned my inter-library loan copy to the library, I bought it. It’s that good. Honey for a Teen's Heart And that’s why I want to draw your attention to it again. After … [Read more...] about Honey for a Teen’s Heart
Exploring Ionic Bonding with Home Science Tools
Welcome back! Today's post is the third and final installment of chemistry lessons I have developed for my high school students. We are exploring ionic bonding by customizing a kit from Home Science Tools. If you have ever mistakenly added salt to your iced tea, you know how similar salt and sugar appear. While these two compounds may look the same, they obviously taste very different. I … [Read more...] about Exploring Ionic Bonding with Home Science Tools
The Light and the Glory For Children
Often when reading history, we read from a point of view that leaves God out of the equation. When we were learning about explorers, we read lots of facts and accounts about who, what, when and how, but little of what motivated these people at the time. The truth is, is that during this time in history, the church and the people's relationship with God played a vital role in things. In fact, if we … [Read more...] about The Light and the Glory For Children
Homeschool Middle School English – Oak Meadow English 8
Oak Meadow English 8 is all about introducing the components of good literature to your middle schooler. As a family, we had been using Oak Meadow curriculum for English and history for many years. We love how Oak Meadow's focus is on hands on learning and it works to meet the child when she is: head, hands and heart. And their approach worked great for my 2e daughter. Oak Meadow English … [Read more...] about Homeschool Middle School English – Oak Meadow English 8
Exploring Covalent Bonding with Home Science Tools
As I shared previously, I wanted to provide my high school age children with a solid foundation in chemistry to jump start the new school year. We are off to a good start (see my previous post on the nomenclature of chemical compounds) and I am delighted to share the next lesson with you today - the first of two on chemical bonding. We are exploring covalent bonding. As before, the lab … [Read more...] about Exploring Covalent Bonding with Home Science Tools