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
WordUp! Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots
You may remember our love of Visual Latin? Our high schoolers are using it for their foreign language credits. Well, now Compass Classroom, the makers of Visual Latin, has a fantastic, new resource for you. WordUp! The Vocab Show. WordUp! is a zany new way to learn vocab from Latin & Greek roots! ~Don’t miss the discount code at the end! We received these Compass Classroom WordUp resources … [Read more...] about WordUp! Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots
Promise and Deliverance by S.G. De Graaf
It can be difficult to find a quality narrative Bible curriculum for teens and adults. The four volume Promise and Deliverance series by S.G. De Graaf, first published years ago, is still among the best. Many years ago Christianity Today called it “A landmark in interpreting the simple stories of the Bible” and that assessment is as valid as ever. For years the author, Reverend De Graaf, led a … [Read more...] about Promise and Deliverance by S.G. De Graaf
Dover Publications Science and Writing Resources for Homeschool
This month we've found that Dover Publications adds the fun to homeschool science and writing! Would your children like to make a bouncy ball? Maybe build writing skills (and laugh!) with Create Your Own Story? Let me tell you more... ~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 … [Read more...] about Dover Publications Science and Writing Resources for Homeschool
Thinkfun Roll and Play Board Game
We have had the Thinkfun Roll and Play game in our house for a couple of years now. I got it for Ladybug when she was just a wee toddler. It has been a delightful addition to our homeschool days. When we pull this game out, we all get involved. Even though it is a game for preschoolers, older siblings can still have fun playing along with their young siblings. To play the game, pull out the 48 … [Read more...] about Thinkfun Roll and Play Board Game
Better Chinese: Opening the Door to Mandarin Fluency
We first started using Better Chinese curriculum when my five-year old daughter expressed an interest in learning to speak Chinese. At the time, it was the only curricula that I could find that was aimed at the English speaker. As I don't speak or read Chinese myself, this was critical. I wanted something that be easy to follow for me but fun and interactive for my daughter. We began with My … [Read more...] about Better Chinese: Opening the Door to Mandarin Fluency
Feeding the Homeschool Family
Math (check!), spelling (check!) You and the children have managed to fit in most of the subjects. You've even folded the mound of laundry! But what about feeding the homeschool family? Now it's time for lunch... or dinner! Hey, it's even a challenge to offer up healthy breakfasts. So, while our focus here at The Curriculum Choice is usually all academic, we know we all need fresh ideas and … [Read more...] about Feeding the Homeschool Family
Master Books Homeschool Curriculum
We are featuring our sponsor, Master Books! Have you explored all they have to offer for your homeschool? Scroll over the 'Homeschooling?' tab in the upper right hand corner and request a Christian Education catalog! Master Books for Homeschooling Multiple Ages Explore by category: preschool, grade school, middle school, high school and college prep. And browse by author, … [Read more...] about Master Books Homeschool Curriculum
Why Can’t My Child Learn Multiplication?
You’ve tried oodles of books, stacks of CD’s, decks of flashcards, and still your child struggles to answer 6 x 4 correctly. Your older child got it and the younger one is catching on, so why is it that some children just can’t seem to remember basic multiplication facts? The answer is simple; they can’t add. That’s right! Children who struggle to learn multiplication facts actually have … [Read more...] about Why Can’t My Child Learn Multiplication?