How to Teach About Electricity by Susan Kilbride aims to do what the description says: "to make teaching science easy for parents and teachers, and fun for kids." If you want to teach electricity using items you probably already have around the house, then this ebook is for you. Using regular household items, Susan Kilbride presents eight lessons on electricity and magnetism. The simple … [Read more...] about How to Teach About Electricity for Ages 8-13 Review
Language Arts Resources from Curriculum Choice Authors
Our authors bring you all things language arts today! A selection from our personal blogs and some choice reviews from the archives. Have you browsed our Language Arts section? It's full of reviews covering: Grammar Handwriting Literature Phonics Reading Spelling Vocabulary Writing So pin and bookmark this post today to help you with your language arts decisions now and in the … [Read more...] about Language Arts Resources from Curriculum Choice Authors
Kindergarten Math Splash App Review
Splash into Math Fun this Summer! It's time to dive into summer with Study Pad's Kindergarten Math Splash! This adventurous App can be purchased for your little one for about $9.99, at the App store, and it is worth every cent. Our family recommends Kindergarten Math Splash for children entering kindergarten or for for graduating kindergarten children reviewing their math skills. How … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Math Splash App Review
Summer Reading
Well summer is just about here, although you would be hard pressed to say so here in England. We have largely cool weather speckled with beautifully warm days - just to show us what 'could-be' :o). As the academic year begins to wind down here (I know that a lot of you in the USA are already on summer break), I am already dreaming of enjoying some warm summer days in Cornwall. Soaking in the … [Read more...] about Summer Reading
Virtual Art Museum Field Trip with Home Art Studio
Today I have the privilege of introducing our June sponsor, Home Art Studio! We've been sharing this wonderful resource with you throughout this academic year. Please see our full disclosure policy. Plus, don't miss the giveaway at the end of a full set of curriculum – all available grades! As part of the wonderful Home Art Studio DVD curriculum we've enjoyed we recently went on a virtual art … [Read more...] about Virtual Art Museum Field Trip with Home Art Studio
Civics Education: Pocket Law Firm iPad App Review
The first thing to note is this iPad app is FREE! -- so it's a low risk, delete-if-you-don't-like-it investment. Created by iCivics, Pocket Law Firm app turns the user into the owner of a law firm determined to defend the US Constitution. As the one in charge, you handle clients, helping to match their cases to just the right lawyer. Not so fast though -- first, you need to have set up your … [Read more...] about Civics Education: Pocket Law Firm iPad App Review
Triple 1070: Timeless Principles Made Accessible for Today’s Families
A big thank you to our May sponsor, Triple 1070. What a value – all that we've learned already in our home! Thanks to the help of the DVD-based Triple 1070, we are building those strong, Biblical financial foundations in our children. Plus continuing our education as adults. This post contains affiliate links because we have used this curriculum in our home, thoroughly enjoyed it and believe in … [Read more...] about Triple 1070: Timeless Principles Made Accessible for Today’s Families
Review: All About Learning Press – Level 1 Review
FTC Disclosure: I received All About Reading - Level 1 in return for an honest review at The Curriculum Choice. I am proud to be an affiliate for All About Reading and the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you use my link and make a purchase I will receive a small commission. All About Reading was one of those products that I had been itching to try for a while; so … [Read more...] about Review: All About Learning Press – Level 1 Review
The Story of the U.S.A. Books 1 & 2 by Franklin Escher, Jr.
Sometimes I am looking for a book that holds all my creativity and tendency to wander through the fields homeschooling together. Story of the U.S.A. Books 1 and 2 were just the framework I needed to keep our history program on track this year. We tend to take history exploration literally and wander by adding small unit studies and lots of historical fictions to read. Therefore we need a base … [Read more...] about The Story of the U.S.A. Books 1 & 2 by Franklin Escher, Jr.
Old Testament Days and Classical Kids Activity Books Review
An activity of any kind is sure to bring life to your child's studies. Often, we will be reading a book and I can just tell that my son doesn't truly understand what I'm talking about. When material is new, it is understandable that there would be questions. We have been learning about ancient times this year, and that can be really difficult for young children. Of course they are great at … [Read more...] about Old Testament Days and Classical Kids Activity Books Review
Practice and Test Spelling Words with The Spelling Bee App
Tip Tach Tech knew how much I loved their math facts app Mathopolis, so they offered to let me try their new spelling app: The Spelling Bee. I had high hopes and wasn't disappointed! What can you do with The Spelling Bee? With this app your child can play games with spelling words and be tested on them. You can add multiple players (I added up to nine just to test it out--and it's easy to … [Read more...] about Practice and Test Spelling Words with The Spelling Bee App
Review: Triple 1070 Biblical Personal Finance Curriculum
I am very happy to introduce you to our May sponsor, Triple 1070. Don't miss the giveaway at the end! This review contains affiliate links because we have used this curriculum in our home, thoroughly enjoyed it and believe in it! Please see our disclosure policy for more detail. Practical, life skills are so very needed in a high school education. But just how can you teach your young adults … [Read more...] about Review: Triple 1070 Biblical Personal Finance Curriculum