I know it comes as a surprise to many of you, however, handwriting is not and never has been an exciting time at my house. For years, I tried to find the perfect handwriting program for my boys. There are so many options to choose from, trust me, we tried most of them! We tried the cartoon-y and colorful programs, we tried just doing copy work from our reading, we tried the expensive boxed … [Read more...] about Pentime Handwriting Series Review
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Thinker Academy’s Study Skills Course [REVIEW]
As homeschool parents we understand the need to teach key subjects to our children such as math, language arts, science, history, etc. Over the years we may even figure out how to teach this information in different ways based on the learning styles, personality preferences, and interests of our students. During the teen years students gradually become more independent learners. Because they … [Read more...] about Thinker Academy’s Study Skills Course [REVIEW]
In Freedom’s Cause by Heirloom Audio Productions
Our Family loves listening to audio books and you will often find us listening to them while cleaning, cooking or relaxing. Our favorite genre is historical fiction and our favorite author is G.A. Henty. Recently, Heirloom Audio did a dramatic reproduction of GA Henty's, In Freedom's Cause. In Freedom's Cause is the "Real Story of Wallace and Bruce" most folks would probably be … [Read more...] about In Freedom’s Cause by Heirloom Audio Productions
How I Homeschool…
Welcome to How I Homeschool by the authors here at Curriculum Choice! In today's post you will find ideas and resources to fit every level and style of homeschooling. Be sure to bookmark or pin this for future reference. You won't want to miss out on this huge resource! From The Curriculum Choice Archives Be sure to browse the tabs above in the age and category you are looking for! … [Read more...] about How I Homeschool…
Boom Bags – A Fun Strategy to Review Material
Sometime ago, I dropped by a middle school to visit a friend and former colleague. While there, I observed her students working in pairs to compete for points as they reviewed material for an upcoming exam. I was captivated by how enthusiastic the students were and how engaged they were in the activity. Boom Bags, as she called them, are an excellent strategy for reviewing material prior to an … [Read more...] about Boom Bags – A Fun Strategy to Review Material
Dover Publications for Christmas and the Creative Homeschool
Christmas cookies, the pieces to a nativity scene and paper snowflakes abound at our house – all because of Dover Publications! In addition to these, we have some wonderful instructional resources that will take you and your homeschool into January and beyond. ~Don’t miss the giveaway at the end!! We received these Dover Publications resources in exchange for an honest review. All opinions … [Read more...] about Dover Publications for Christmas and the Creative Homeschool
Homeschool Freebies and Sales
There are simply so many wonderful homeschool freebies and sales right now! Enjoy... Homeschool Freebies and Sales Homeschool.com’s Holiday Fun Event is in full swing. Lots of free holiday printables, science experiments, recipes, website trials, and more (including some Hodgepodge!) Homeschool.com’s 2014 Gift Guide – such fun! It’s chocked full of great educational gift ideas—just in time … [Read more...] about Homeschool Freebies and Sales
Dover Publications Art, Literature and Science
We are quite taken with Dover Publications at our house! Yes, we have our basic curricula but these resources are the icing on the cake. Today I am highlighting art, literature and science books you will want to consider as well! ~Don’t miss the giveaway at the end!! We received these Dover Publications resources in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are our own and we love the … [Read more...] about Dover Publications Art, Literature and Science
Clay Fun Art by Oak Meadow – My Review
Do your little ones struggle with handwriting? Is it hard for them to hold their pencil, to form their letters? We all know that arts and crafts are a great way to develop the small muscles of the hand for handwriting. Drawing, cutting, working with pastels, painting, and even finger painting in pudding can really help. But have you ever thought of having your little ones work with clay? Making … [Read more...] about Clay Fun Art by Oak Meadow – My Review
Spelling City Review
My eldest son struggles with spelling so I am always looking for resources to help him improve his spelling. Spelling City has been a very helpful resource for my family. It is customizable and is a great tool to use with your favorite spelling program. Spelling City is a free website that is fun and simple to use. What's Included for Free Members Teach Me Each word is read aloud, … [Read more...] about Spelling City Review
Self Propelled Advantage Review
Last year a friend introduced me to a lovely book entitled The Self Propelled Advantage. It was a crazy busy year for us, but the title and summary were captivating. As most parents, we were keen to help guide our children in the efforts of self learning and this book certainly seemed to fit the bill. When it arrived I curled up, of all places, in our tent and read for hours. We were suppose to … [Read more...] about Self Propelled Advantage Review
Educating the Teacher: Using John Saxon’s Math Books – a Review
For our early years of math we love Christian Light Math. However, Christian Light Math is revising all of their middle and high school math programs and since math is not my strong suit I didn't want to struggle through the revisions. Though I am sure they will be great just like their elementary level. So after a lot of research and a couple of false starts we switched to the homeschoolers main … [Read more...] about Educating the Teacher: Using John Saxon’s Math Books – a Review