Lapbooks are such a fun way to keep track of what your children are learning! They are fun to create (kids really love those interactive elements) and make wonderful keepsakes to enjoy in the future. One of my favorite places to find great lapbook resources is Home School in the Woods. This post includes affiliate links. Activity Pak series from Home School in the Woods Home School in the … [Read more...] about Make-A-State Activity Pak {from Home School in the Woods}
High School Homeschool English Courses
Are you looking for something for your high schooler for their English credit next year? I received an ebook from 7 Sisters in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please see our disclosure policy. Today, I'd like to look at the 7 Sisters Literature Guides and all the other options that they have for your teen's English studies. The 7 Sisters approach is based on over 20 … [Read more...] about High School Homeschool English Courses
Favorite Summer Reading Lists
Summer reading is one of our favorite past times. Kicking back by the pool, on the beach or swinging in a hammock with a beloved tome is surely one of life's most pleasurable moments. We've got a great line-up of favorite summer reading lists for you at The Curriculum Choice. It's all about books, books and more books. Favorite Summer Reading Lists As a homeschooling mother of four children … [Read more...] about Favorite Summer Reading Lists
The Scout Series by Piet Prins
When I peeked into a room at our homeschool conference, I noticed keynote speaker Melanie Young (co-author of the excellent books Raising Real Men and My Beloved and My Friend) having lunch with her daughter. Gathering up my courage I introduced myself to them and was startled at the response. “Oh, you’re Annie Kate! You introduced us to the Scout books!” And then she excitedly explained to … [Read more...] about The Scout Series by Piet Prins
Children’s Classics for Summer Reading
With the summer months stretching out ahead of us it is time for summer reading. Wouldn't you agree? There is more free time and there might even be a hammock hung up in the backyard. We like to take a weekly trip to the library to load up on books. There are so many freedoms that come with summer. Yet I also like for us to have some intentional and fun learning times. Children's classics for … [Read more...] about Children’s Classics for Summer Reading
A Week in the Life of a Homeschool Planner
There is a resource that is essential to our homeschool. We each refer to this resource daily and it is there in the background all the time. That resource is our homeschool planners. Our homeschool planners help organize and structure our days, keep us accountable and they also track all we have learned and accomplished! Sometimes it helps me to see just how something works in a homeschool. So, I … [Read more...] about A Week in the Life of a Homeschool Planner
Chalk Pastels Art at the Beach
I love going to the beach in the summer time. It's one of our favorite family vacations. Of course we love camping in the mountains and hiking to beautiful peaks, but, as for me, I am an ocean girl and I love the sun and the beach. What better way to combine some relaxing summer time beach goodness, than with an art activity to boot. Enter, You Are An Artist Chalk Pastels Art at the … [Read more...] about Chalk Pastels Art at the Beach
5 Reasons To Use Dover Coloring Books for History
History is one of the subjects that I like to think out of the box for. There are so many opportunities to learn without the use of traditional textbooks. From historical fiction to movies, hands on projects and field trips, you can make history come alive for your children! (And they will better remember it all too!) One of the many ways we are doing this in our homeschool is through the use of … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons To Use Dover Coloring Books for History
Manipulative Math with “Count It!”
Do you have a young learner who likes to learn hands-on, or a child in your house who struggles with addition and other early math? Or do you happen to have a manipulatives kit and just aren't sure what to do with it? Recently I found a great little frugal resource that is all set up to teach basic primary math, including counting, addition and patterning. And it can work as a helpful guide … [Read more...] about Manipulative Math with “Count It!”
Homeschool Nature Study Curriculum
Does your family enjoy time outdoors? If so, nature study may be for you! Our family has loved nature study since the beginning! We love learning more and more about the world God created through seeing things in nature - then investigating them further. We find that simple things - like drawing them as we see them - helps us learn about God's creation. From The Curriculum Choice … [Read more...] about Homeschool Nature Study Curriculum
Project Passport: Ancient Greece {from Home School in the Woods}
History is one of our favorite homeschool subjects - in no small part to the wonderful resources from Home School in the Woods. They offer great hands-on products that make history come alive. One of their newest products is part of their Project Passport world history series - this time it’s all about Ancient Greece. This post includes affiliate links. The Project Passport Series The … [Read more...] about Project Passport: Ancient Greece {from Home School in the Woods}
Geography Adventures for Kids : An Adventurous Mailbox Review
The Adventurous Mailbox, a cultural education book series for kids, has facilitated a fun and engaging time reading with my son. The program provides outstanding exploration of world cultures through attention grabbing tween humor which totally hooked my reluctant reader. He's been following each story as it reveals Crameye's latest mission along side halarious middle school candor. He enjoys … [Read more...] about Geography Adventures for Kids : An Adventurous Mailbox Review