“Your kids must learn how to code!” Read any education or technology blog on a regular basis, and I guarantee you'll hear that at least once. The reality is that not every child will grow up to become a computer programmer. Saying that every child needs to learn to code is like saying that every child should learn to be a mechanic or an accountant. While that isn't practical, it isn't a bad … [Read more...] about Introducing Your Kids to Computer Programming with Scratch
A Beka’s Vocabulary Spelling V – Review
My family has used A Beka's spelling and vocabulary programs for many years, starting with middle school. We liked how these course were set up. We also appreciated that they were aligned to state standards and included a poetry section in each book. So when we were looking for a solid vocabulary program for my 11th grader, we again turned to A Beka. A Beka offers four components for this … [Read more...] about A Beka’s Vocabulary Spelling V – Review
How To Draw Animals
I have always found teaching art - drawing and painting - a challenge in our homeschooling. Which is quite funny because I loved art in school and trained in Fashion Designing which has quite a large drawing/designing side to it. But I just could not pass that on to my children. Even now I have teamed up with a friend and we have an art tutor that gives our children formal art … [Read more...] about How To Draw Animals
Homeschool Curriculum Choices Made Easy with Pinterest
Pinterest is such a fantastic resource for homeschoolers! Wouldn't you agree? Here at The Curriculum Choice, we use Pinterest for gathering all kinds of tools – but especially reviews. We have Pinterest boards for all the matching categories of reviews here on our website. From Bible to history and more. But we thought you might like to know about our Pinterest boards on topics we find … [Read more...] about Homeschool Curriculum Choices Made Easy with Pinterest
Beat the Homeschool Blues Bundle
As homeschoolers, we are well aware of the blues that strike each winter, discouraging moms and making them question their decision to homeschool. This year, The Bundle of the Week has created a collection of ebooks designed to encourage you for the journey as well as give you practical tools to address the areas that aren't working in your homeschool. We are excited to announce that Help! I'm … [Read more...] about Beat the Homeschool Blues Bundle
Picture Smart Bible
The boys and I have been reading through various books of the Bible through the school year. It’s been an enjoyable process for us, but I like to keep the boys focused on what we are reading and be sure they understand, to some degree, what we’re learning/reading as well. A few years ago I spotted the Picture Smart Bible on someone’s blog. I thought it was a lovely way to remember key verses, … [Read more...] about Picture Smart Bible
Review: The Usborne Encyclopedia of World History
The Usborne Encyclopedia of World History with Internet links is a comprehensive introduction to world history, covering prehistoric times, Ancient civilizations through to the early 21st century. I have used this book as a reference book in our home for many years. We would read the first few pages of our time era or civilization to get a general feel for our studies. We would then add … [Read more...] about Review: The Usborne Encyclopedia of World History
Rod and Staff Bible Stories to Read and Bible Pictures to Color Review
My little ones always sit still longer and learn much more when their hands are busy. I’m sure you’ve found this to be true as well. That’s one of the reasons we’ve so enjoyed Bible Stories to Read and Bible Pictures to Color by Rod and Staff. As we start the school morning, I open up the Bible Stories. I read the next one while my youngest colors the matching picture. What’s … [Read more...] about Rod and Staff Bible Stories to Read and Bible Pictures to Color Review
Nancy Larson Science Review
For many years we never used a formal science program in our homeschool. Most of our science consisted of nature walks, field trips, bird watching, and just observing nature while playing outside. For a long time that worked very well for us, it was exactly what we needed to be doing. This year at the request of my 12-year-old we opted to start a science program. I searched a bit for a program … [Read more...] about Nancy Larson Science Review
Animal Stories by Oak Meadow – Review
When my daughter was little, she loved reading about animals, especially cats. Probably because we have two cats who have always lived in our house. So when we happened upon a chapter book called Animal Friends, we knew we had a find. We found this heartwarming book one year, as it happened to be included in our Oak Meadow curriculum box. It quickly became a favorite of ours! Animal … [Read more...] about Animal Stories by Oak Meadow – Review
Winter Promise Children Around The World
I wanted my children, especially my eldest, to have a big year of geography again. I had noticed some of his skills were lacking. Not to mention it was time to expand upon some bigger geographical items as well. I looked at both Winter Promise’s Children Around {CAW} The World and Sonlight’s updated Core F. They both had resources I really wanted to use and both seemed really exciting. In the … [Read more...] about Winter Promise Children Around The World
Inkblot by Margaret Peot
What do you see in an inkblot and what artistic creations could you make with one? I found Inkblot: Drip, Splat and Squish Your Way to Creativity to be very helpful in inspiring me and leading me to know just what to do! With lots of inkblot examples throughout and several ways to use inkblots with any age, it proved to be a one stop resource for my homeschool art program, not a boring dull book … [Read more...] about Inkblot by Margaret Peot