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
Discover 4 Yourself Bible Studies
A couple of years ago now my eldest said that he really loved reading the Bible every day to get us going. But what he really wanted to do was study it and understand everything inside. Of course his words warmed my heart, but they also set me off to look for something that would accommodate our needs. I wanted something that would guide my kids, not just spoon feed them answers. I wanted … [Read more...] about Discover 4 Yourself Bible Studies
Inspiring Quotes – Cursive Writing Practice – My Review
It's December and it's such a busy time for all of us...with preparations, maybe family coming to visit, and everything else that goes into December for our own families. Then when January rolls around, and it's time to get back to homeschool again, it can sometimes be hard to get back into the usual routine. It always was at our house. Sometimes, in January, we often … [Read more...] about Inspiring Quotes – Cursive Writing Practice – My Review
Christian Liberty Press ‘Building Spelling Skills’ – Book 1
As I was looking through the curriculum we have used over the years, I came across our Christian Liberty Press 'Building Spelling Skills' Books. Pictured Above is the first edition - a 2nd edition has since been released as pictured below. I took them out so that I could share a my thoughts on this program with you. While taking a few pictures, my eldest daughter walked in and saw the books. … [Read more...] about Christian Liberty Press ‘Building Spelling Skills’ – Book 1
Christian Biographies for Young Readers by Simonetta Carr
It is so difficult to find well-researched, well-written Christian biographies that appeal to all ages! As homeschoolers we are constantly looking for such resources, and in Simonetta Carr’s Christian Biographies for Young Readers series we have found a treasure. These stunning books speak to children, teens, and adults; are lavishly illustrated with photographs as well as original … [Read more...] about Christian Biographies for Young Readers by Simonetta Carr
Pentime Handwriting Series Review
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