During the school year we concentrate on many different subjects and sometimes writing suffers a bit because we are too busy with other things. So, now that it is summer, Miss 10 is using Picture and Writing: Older Ages by Diane Hurst to practice writing. The concept of this writing program is so simple and effective: Diane has come up with 36 open-ended ideas. First the children draw a … [Read more...] about Picture and Writing, Older Ages by Diane Hurst
Handwriting Helps: Fine Motor Cards Review
Is your child struggling with writing his letters? Or do they have trouble holding a pencil comfortably, or maybe they grasp it very tightly? Maybe your student hates to work in his handwriting book. Sometimes these issues can come from a lack of hand strength or fine finger coordination. Play-Pack-Fine Motor addresses these common issues. It also uses fun activities that give your child a break … [Read more...] about Handwriting Helps: Fine Motor Cards Review
Ready to Go Homeschool Resources on Sale
Have you followed Curriculum Choice on Bloglovin? Follow with Bloglovin. This post contains affiliate links to products we love and use in our homeschool! Please see our disclosure policy for full details. Here in the thick of back-to-homeschool planning and making curriculum choices, we are sharing with you some fabulous sales! Don't miss these – most are simply download, open and go! Harmony … [Read more...] about Ready to Go Homeschool Resources on Sale
Mega-Fun Card Game Math
The greatest math gift we can give our children in their formative years is the mastery of math facts. Are your children able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and successfully? Are your older children familiar with order of operations? Flashcards are a great way to drill math facts and test for mastery. Facts practice tests are also wonderful. Isn't it great, however, … [Read more...] about Mega-Fun Card Game Math
Answers Bible Curriculum High School Review
~Disclosure - Our family received Answers Bible Curriculum High School in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. And just so you know – we love Answers in Genesis! Please read our disclosure policy. Plus, don't miss the giveaway at the end! Yes, we study the Bible as a family, we often have an evening devotion time. We carefully choose curriculum that is Christ-centered. We … [Read more...] about Answers Bible Curriculum High School Review
Middle Grades Historical Novels Bring the Past to Life
Don't miss the information at the end! For a short time The King Philip's War Adventure is available for free download at Amazon! I love historical novels both for myself and for my children – provided they are well written and accurate. Not only are they fun and interesting to read, they are also a fantastic way to learn about the past. So I was pleased as punch to be introduced to three of … [Read more...] about Middle Grades Historical Novels Bring the Past to Life
Curriculum Choice Back to School Tool Kit
Do we have a treat for you today! Right here in the planning and back to homeschool season, we have a backpack full – a tool kit – of resources for you! Our Curriculum Choice authors and favorite sponsors are offering up the following... What is in our Back to School Tool Kit? Hearts and Trees Spring/Summer kit - "a kit full of art, nature study and handicraft goodness that you are sure to … [Read more...] about Curriculum Choice Back to School Tool Kit
SQUILT: Music Curriculum Review
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Philippians 4:8 While I always try to keep this verse front and center in our home, sometimes it can be challenging. Let's face it, twaddle is everywhere! Our … [Read more...] about SQUILT: Music Curriculum Review
Homeschool Curriculum Choices from Our Review Authors
Choosing curriculum for your homeschool need not be such an overwhelming task. After all, here at The Curriculum Choice we aim to make homeschool decisions easy! Our team of authors put together today's resources with you in mind. We share our choices, the steps we took to make those decisions and often the homeschooling method that guided us. Bonus! Free Ultimate Planning Guide Download - … [Read more...] about Homeschool Curriculum Choices from Our Review Authors
Review: The Homemaker’s Guide to Creating the Perfect Schedule
To schedule or not to schedule, that is often the question roaming through my mind. I, personally, love a schedule. I like things to be in neat lines and tidy rows. I get excited walking through the organizational aisles at the local shops. A spreadsheet makes me smile and if it’s colour coded I’m in absolutely heaven. My family on the other hand... not so much. Here’s the thing though, certain … [Read more...] about Review: The Homemaker’s Guide to Creating the Perfect Schedule
Classical Curriculum – Arithmetic Books
I don't know what it is, but I am always drawn to what I call the "Little Old Books." I guess it is the time-tested methods and the harkening to a better simpler time that always piques my interest. It seems like these days, most of the current curricula for little children is either digital, complete with all the blinking, bleeping, flashing distractions that kids today have come to love, or … [Read more...] about Classical Curriculum – Arithmetic Books
Southern Hodgepodge Cookbook Bundle Review
I had the distinct privilege of spending time with Tricia of Hodgepodge's three cookbooks known as the Hodgepodge Cookbook Bundle. Please know this post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase this product through the links on this post, you'll be helping the work at Blog, She Wrote. The three cookbooks included in the Hodgepodge Cookbook Bundle are: Southern Celebrations- This … [Read more...] about Southern Hodgepodge Cookbook Bundle Review