The Child Training Bible is a tool for parents and children to be able to go directly to the scriptures for training and instruction in 20 key areas plus a section on the gospel. It's a wonderful resource for families! The Child Training Bible See that colorful chart in the front of my Bible? It's a key for topics, such as Anger, Pride, Lying, Jealousy, Quarreling, etc. Next to each topic on … [Read more...] about The Child Training Bible Review
Parenting Teens – Blessing the Next Generation
As Christian families, we are already familiar with simple traditions and things that we can do to bless our little ones. We do that with such things as telling Bible stories, reading Christian picture books together, reciting Bible verses, etc. As our children grow, finding ways to bless them can become just a little bit harder. Wouldn't it be nice to have more ideas for blessing our children as … [Read more...] about Parenting Teens – Blessing the Next Generation
A Review of Homeschooling Books by Ruth Beechick
I'd like to share with you two helpful homeschooling books by Ruth Beechick that I read this summer. Dr. Beechick is a lifelong teacher and curriculum author who now writes mostly for homeschoolers. The Three R's This small book (just over 100 pages) covers grades K-3. As you can guess from the title it covers the basics for those early grades. It contains three sections previously published … [Read more...] about A Review of Homeschooling Books by Ruth Beechick
Phonics for Parents by Leslie Anne Perry
When Phonics for Parents showed up in the mail, I was instantly captivated. How much it would have helped me when I was trying to teach my children to read! I relearned phonics alongside them, using the teacher’s guides of our reading program, but that is a very inefficient way to do things. With this little book under my belt I could have taught on the fly, using just the right moments throughout … [Read more...] about Phonics for Parents by Leslie Anne Perry
Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices
It's that time of year again where everyone is talking homeschool curriculum choices. Maybe you are just starting out and don't know where to begin, or maybe you are using something you don't love and looking for something new. Want to hear about homeschool curriculum choices from those of us that have been in the trenches? Well here is your chance! Making homeschool curriculum choices can … [Read more...] about Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Favorite Homeschool High School Video Curriculum
Wondering about all those high school credits? It can seem a bit overwhelming. One of the ways we enjoy learning and fulfill credits is with our favorite homeschool high school video curriculum. As you are making your curriculum choices, be sure to consider these options. There are many benefits! If you aren't quite to homeschooling high school yet, there is a resource you will want to check out … [Read more...] about Favorite Homeschool High School Video Curriculum
Daily Grammar
Grammar is a subject near and dear to my heart. I know not everyone can (or will) admit to that, but there it is. Throughout my children’s elementary years, we explored several different grammar curricula, and all have had their good points. This year, however, I came across a FREE curriculum that is thorough and easy to use and free. (Did I mention that already? Sorry. I really like the word … [Read more...] about Daily Grammar
Favorite FREE Sites for Pre-K
I was thinking about what things I really use a lot when homeschooling and one thing that stuck out was FREE sites for my preschool son. I wanted some places we could go to have some "simple fun" while still learning and I really like FREE so I thought I would share some of my favorite free sites for Pre-K with you! Favorite Free Sites for Pre-K The first set of links are sites where you can … [Read more...] about Favorite FREE Sites for Pre-K
Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum Reviews
Here at Curriculum Choice, we know the importance of language arts instruction from preschool through high school! If our children are to be great readers and writers, consistent language arts lessons are a must. Below are some of the many homeschool language arts curriculum reviews our Curriculum Choice authors have written on the vast variety of language arts. Our Homeschool Language Arts … [Read more...] about Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum Reviews
How To Make An Overall Plan for The Year
Often I am asked by new homeschoolers about how to make an overall plan for the year. They are looking for the nuts and bolts of putting lots of great ideas together because they tend to get overwhelmed by the whole process. I shared the following ideas with a friend and I hope they help with planning the homeschool year and encourage readers here at Curriculum Choice. I try to emphasis to … [Read more...] about How To Make An Overall Plan for The Year
The Art of Argument {from Classical Academic Press}
Do you teach logic in your homeschool? When we first began homeschooling I didn’t realize there was such a subject to teach but now it’s one of our favorite classes thanks to Classical Academic Press! Their course, The Art of Argument, is a wonderful introduction to logic - focused on teaching informal fallacies. Classical Academic Press ‘Classical Subjects Creatively Taught’ is the motto at … [Read more...] about The Art of Argument {from Classical Academic Press}
How To Homeschool High School
Are you a mom of a middle schooler who is thinking about whether or not to homeschool through high school? Or are you already homeschooling high school in your house? I am delighted to be given the opportunity to put together this group post for you on how to homeschool high school, featuring resources from myself and the other veteran homeschoolers who are authors here at The Curriculum … [Read more...] about How To Homeschool High School