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
Apologia Exploring Creation with Marine Biology Review
There are plastic sea creatures in my bathtub – an octopus, several sharks. There are also family passes to the Georgia Aquarium in my wallet. And, thanks to Apologia, we have wonderful textbooks, a multimedia CD and elementary level journals at the ready in our homeschool. I've shared before how we are doing a family study of marine biology this year. A few months ago in my review of Swimming … [Read more...] about Apologia Exploring Creation with Marine Biology Review
Art Projects For Picture Books Using Storybook Art
Art is a wonderful way to add fun and enrichment to your homeschool studies. It allows them creativity and freedom to explore, while cementing things they have learned in the process. Storybook Art is a book that helps you provides 100 art projects that correspond with picture books. One of my favorite art resources is a book called Storybook Art. Inside this treasure you'll find 100 art … [Read more...] about Art Projects For Picture Books Using Storybook Art
The Writing Road to Reading Review
The Writing Road to Reading was one of the first purchases I made when I began to teach my son. It was recommended on classical-homeschooling.org as being a great resource for teaching reading to children. It really is a great resource! The Writing Road to Reading teaches a phonics based method for learning to read. Unlike other phonics programs it recommends using writing as the means to … [Read more...] about The Writing Road to Reading Review
iHomeschool Studio Online Webinar – Encouragement for You!
Encouragement for YOU from fellow homeschoolers right in the comfort of your own home. No traveling expenses. PLUS MP3s of all the seminar topics. Really? Yes! (Don't miss the giveaway below!) ~This post contains affiliate links to this great webinar. Please see our disclosure policy. WHAT is iHomeschool Studio? "iHomeschool Studio is an event when homeschool parents receive the continuing … [Read more...] about iHomeschool Studio Online Webinar – Encouragement for You!
Maps Charts & Graphs Review
My oldest son has always had a love for geography. It's always been natural for us to go find places on a map when we are talking or reading about different places in the world. I'm always looking for little ways to encourage his love of geography. One activity that has helped my son learn more about geography and map work is Maps, Charts and Graphs from Modern Curriculum Press. These are a … [Read more...] about Maps Charts & Graphs Review
Homeschool Programming – TeenCoder Review
TeenCoder: Windows Programming teaches the fundamentals of writing computer programs. The course uses the Microsoft C# programming language. It is designed for high-school students who want to learn computer programming. Microsoft C# is a leading edge programming language. It is designed for building applications to run on Microsoft's .Net platform. The C# language is an International … [Read more...] about Homeschool Programming – TeenCoder Review
Key to Geometry Review
Do you know what Miss 13 and I do every day? We sit down on the couch with Key to Geometry, a unique, hands-on geometry course, and spend some happy time together. Presented in eight booklets (the first six just over 50 pages each and the last two around 150 pages each), Key to Geometry is a discovery-based approach to the topic. This is a hands-on course and on every page the student works … [Read more...] about Key to Geometry Review
180 Days In The Word
We recently, thanks to the author, tried out 180 Days In The Word. It’s thusly named because you spend 180 days of your school year reading through your entire Bible. When this was offered up for us to review I was pretty excited to give it a go as the boys had just been given new Bibles and I thought it would be a lovely way for them to get familiar with the new items. Let’s face it, it’s … [Read more...] about 180 Days In The Word
Hooked on Phonics
Teaching my first three children how to read was quite easy. I'm not even quite sure I remember teaching my oldest daughter to read, I think she taught herself! It's been a different story with my younger three children. My two younger daughters have some special needs, so I needed to do things a bit differently. Several months ago I turned to Hooked on Phonics as our reading program of … [Read more...] about Hooked on Phonics
Top Homeschool Reviews at The Curriculum Choice
We at The Curriculum Choice wish you a very Merry Christmas! And today we share your favorite homeschool reviews from this year 2013... How to Make an Overall Plan for the Year - A long time, overall, number one favorite from Barb McCoy The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Homeschool Curriculum Tapestry of Grace Calvary Chapel Bible Curriculum Homeschool Rooms and Organizational Ideas … [Read more...] about Top Homeschool Reviews at The Curriculum Choice