I think most parents want their children to memorize things. For me, as a Christian parent, I want my children to “hide God’s word in their heart”. Putting that into reality can be another story though. I have a child with a photographic memory, he can see something done and repeat it with little to no trouble. My other child, not so much. We also don’t have access to certain youth Bible clubs … [Read more...] about Scripture Memory Box
Sing the Word
In big church, I find myself humming the tune of Happy Birthday to You when we read, “Marvel not that I said... marvel not that I said... marvel not that I said unto thee ye must be born again” John 3 verse 7. All because the songs by the Harrow family have tucked the Lord’s Word into our hearts. Bible memorization is so very important but often a difficult skill to set aside time to practice. … [Read more...] about Sing the Word
Mapping the World with Art
Looking for a fun way to study geography with your kids? Then you need to take a look at Mapping the World with Art from Ellen McHenry's Basement Workshop! Ellen McHenry's Basement Workshop If you're not familiar with Ellen McHenry's Basement Workshop then let me introduce you! Ellen McHenry worked as a freelance illustrator after graduating and starting her family (she even worked with … [Read more...] about Mapping the World with Art
Manners Made Easy Review
Please. Thank you. Yes ma'am. Sit down. Eat your peas. Drink your milk. Manners Made Easy For the Family is one, little pink book packed with Christian etiquette for all 365 days of the year. Any affiliate links included are for resources we have absolutely loved for years and highly recommend. Please see our disclosure policy. Manners Made Easy June Hines Moore, Christian etiquette … [Read more...] about Manners Made Easy Review
Middle School Spelling and Vocabulary – from A Beka
When my daughter reached middle school age, she was a pretty good speller. However, she needed to continue with her spelling lessons to develop her skills even further. She also needed work on vocabulary. This review may include affiliate links to curriculum that we loved and used in our own homeschool. Please see our disclosure policy. Prior to that, we had used Building Spelling Skills … [Read more...] about Middle School Spelling and Vocabulary – from A Beka
Mixed-Media Art Workshops with Masterpiece Society
Although I’ve never considered myself an artistic person, I do enjoy getting my hands messy and trying things out. But can I actually teach my children artistic skills? How do I know what supplies to buy and how to use the various media? Demonstrate a skill to be learned? This mama needs art curriculum for her homeschool. Links in this post to the Masterpiece Society are affiliate links. … [Read more...] about Mixed-Media Art Workshops with Masterpiece Society
Mr Qs Classic Science
Many, many years ago I stumbled upon Mr Qs Classic Science Curriculum. At that time he had just put out the very first one - Life Science. I remember being just giddy at a FULL YEAR Science curriculum that was FREE! Mr Qs Classic Science Mr. Q's Classic Science is an affordable, non-religious, classically based science curriculum. Each curriculum covers a full year of science, broken down … [Read more...] about Mr Qs Classic Science
The Discovery of Deduction from Classical Academic Press
If the thought of teaching logic has you feeling a little bit intimidated - there's no need to be! Classical Academic Press provides solid (and fun!) logic programs that will help you teach logic (and learn a little bit yourself). Their motto, "Classical subjects creatively taught", is definitely present in all of their programs, including The Discovery of Deduction. I received this product … [Read more...] about The Discovery of Deduction from Classical Academic Press
Elementary Level Science – Animal Study – Growing Up Against The Odds
Do you have a young animal lover in your house? My daughter was so interested in animals that most of her elementary science studies focused on that. First it was snakes and other invertebrates, then vertebrates. Next her interest was turtles, then penguins and pandas. Later it was herons and other bird life. She loved to photograph these! Then one year, we found this precious elementary level … [Read more...] about Elementary Level Science – Animal Study – Growing Up Against The Odds
Homeschool Goodies
Raise your hand if you need some homeschool goodies to get you going? Well we have them and they will bless your homeschool BIG time! We are celebrating 10 years of blogging at Hodgepodge and nine years of The Curriculum Choice. And because it is a Hodgepodge, my family and I are also hosting BIG giveaways at our three sister websites as well. I'll share more about that after this amazing … [Read more...] about Homeschool Goodies
Teaching the Classics
Many homeschool moms are intimidated by the thought of teaching literature. Thankfully there are plenty of resources available to make this subject a little bit easier. One of my favorite programs? Teaching the Classics from Center For Lit. Center For Lit Center For Lit has a goal to “bring readers face to face with the world’s best books so they can know themselves more fully as God’s … [Read more...] about Teaching the Classics
Teaching Geography in Your Homeschool
Teaching geography at home can come in all sorts of ways from using a specific curriculum to including geography as part of your everyday studies. The authors at Curriculum Choice share their tried and true teaching methods for geography. Feel free to bookmark this resource for later! Teaching Geography From the Curriculum Choice Archives At The Curriculum Choice, you’ll find plenty of … [Read more...] about Teaching Geography in Your Homeschool