Are you looking for fun, creative learning activities for a cold winter day? The folks at Science Wiz have a number of options for you, and it's all hands-on science fun! Suck an egg into a bottle. Learn about states of matter and make candles. Capture a CO2 explosion and more! Science Wiz kits, made by Science Wiz, were first started with a grant from the National Science Foundation, and … [Read more...] about Science Wiz Kits – My Review
Sociology: Online High School Electives from Textile Learning
Textile Learning offers online high school elective courses to homeschoolers and independent learners. Each semester long course includes academically rigorous and engaging content as well as various options for tests and assessments. This year I have been reminded that beginning the homeschool high school journey can be a bit overwhelming! We have been homeschooling all along and this … [Read more...] about Sociology: Online High School Electives from Textile Learning
Thrively – What is Your Child’s Genius?
What is Thrively? Thrively is a free website designed to help you discover your child's strengths and personality. You will find activities that cater to your child based on their assessment results. Your child will take an assessment to determine where his strengths and passions are, and then receive personalized recommendations for activities. You will receive occasional email updates … [Read more...] about Thrively – What is Your Child’s Genius?
Homeschool Conventions and Conferences for You!
A very big part of continuing education for the homeschool parent is homeschool conventions and conferences. Now is the season! I am sharing three favorites today – all of which are coming up very quickly! Affiliate links – for homeschool events I personally adore – are included in this post. So if you click through and purchase a ticket to one of these great events, a small portion of the … [Read more...] about Homeschool Conventions and Conferences for You!
Eat Your Way Through the USA
One of our favorite methods for studying geography is cooking our way around the world. Through food, we're not just learning random facts, we're experiencing cultures too. As we create and eat these popular dishes, we feel a special connection to the people from different lands and states. Most years I coordinate our geography studies with our history lessons. This year, we’re studying … [Read more...] about Eat Your Way Through the USA
Homeschool in the Woods Knights Lap-Pak Review
I was contacted by Homeschool In The Woods (HSITW) and offered one of their lovely new products, Lap-Paks, to try out in exchange for an honest review. I’m not generally one to accept free products in exchange for reviews {I’ve said that before haven’t I?!} because I often stress over getting the review done or liking the items. ~ Don't miss the giveaway at the end! Yet, when it came to HSITW, … [Read more...] about Homeschool in the Woods Knights Lap-Pak Review
BJU (Bob Jones University) Press – Handwriting 3
It's been a few years since we used this resource in our homeschooling but I remember that it was fun to use and my daughter enjoyed it. You can buy this product as a complete Homeschool Kit which consists of a teachers manual and this student book for $56.00 from Christianbook.com. However when I used this book I only purchased the student book which you can buy for $19.72 Handwriting 3 is … [Read more...] about BJU (Bob Jones University) Press – Handwriting 3
Learn Critical Thinking with -Fun With Origami – My Review
Are you homeschooling teens? Do you ever wonder how to teach them critical thinking skills? There are really so many ways to approach this, such as teaching literary analysis, discussing current events, historical perspectives, etc. And these are all great ways to build up their thinking skills. But sometimes it's fun to practice these skills while doing art projects! Origami can … [Read more...] about Learn Critical Thinking with -Fun With Origami – My Review
Making Homeschool Decisions Easy with Pinterest
We at The Curriculum Choice share a passion for making homeschool decisions easy for you. Our authors also truly enjoy using Pinterest as an organizational and homeschool search tool. So when you put those two things together – making homeschool decisions easy and Pinterest – it is a really great thing for you – our readers! Today we feature our best Curriculum Choice Pinterest boards. Those we … [Read more...] about Making Homeschool Decisions Easy with Pinterest
Collaborating with Resource Specialists
When looking for curriculum resources and learning opportunities, one area that many families overlook are community resource specialists in your community. I have found that many specialists love sharing their knowledge and skills with young people. This is particularly true of agencies funded by our tax dollars like the Forest Service, Fish & Wildlife, and National Parks. When I was … [Read more...] about Collaborating with Resource Specialists
More Historical Fiction Goodness from Susan Kilbride
I am a big fan of Susan Kilbride’s Our America series of historical fiction for middle graders (and up!). In my review of the first three books, The Pilgrim Adventure, The King Philip’s War Adventure, and The Salem Adventure, I said I was looking forward to more from this author. I’m pleased to say the next two books, The Revolutionary War Adventure and The Pioneer Adventure, are every bit as … [Read more...] about More Historical Fiction Goodness from Susan Kilbride
Top Homeschool Curriculum Reviews of 2014
We recently shared 100 Top Homeschool Curriculum Reviews here at The Curriculum Choice. That was an amazing list of the reviews viewed the most – of all time. Today, we are reflecting on the past year with gratitude for you, our readers! And we share with you the Top Homeschool Curriculum Reviews of 2014. Those you read the most - YOUR favorites from 2014! 1. A Simple Plan Homeschooling … [Read more...] about Top Homeschool Curriculum Reviews of 2014