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
A Fun Way to Learn About Words
Don't miss the giveaway at the end! Do you know what PHOTOGRAMMETRY or THERMOPHILE mean? How about ZOOMETRY or SYMPHILY? Your children will be able to tell you quite easily what the definitions of these words are after spending time playing Rummy Roots. This game is teaching my children all about English words through learning their Greek and Latin roots. It is a stress free game … [Read more...] about A Fun Way to Learn About Words
Logic Resources from The Critical Thinking Company – A Review
My husband wants our kids to be able to think. He especially wants them to be able to think critically about all the information and ideas they are being fed every day. That’s why we emphasize logic in our homeschool. We’ve used a wide variety of resources over the years. While we use other materials as well, the bulk of our logic studies involve books from The Critical Thinking Co. Our … [Read more...] about Logic Resources from The Critical Thinking Company – A Review
WonderMaps from Bright Ideas Press Review
This post contains affiliate links because I believe in this curriculum. See full disclosure policy for more details. WonderMaps from Bright Ideas Press is a must have product for map-loving families. It is a purchase that you make one time and then you can use it the entire length of your homeschooling years. You can print maps for each of your children with the click of a button. The … [Read more...] about WonderMaps from Bright Ideas Press Review
Dyslexia 101: Truths, Myths and What Really Works – A Review
It's such a joyous occasion when our young children learn to read. Homeschool or not, learning to read is a life changing event. The whole world opens up like never before. When our children struggle to learn a task that is basic and fundamental to their learning, it's heartbreaking. As parents, as teachers, we tend to blame ourselves and start out on a quest for the perfect curriculum. We … [Read more...] about Dyslexia 101: Truths, Myths and What Really Works – A Review
Traditional English Sentence Style Helps Prepare Students for College-Level Composition
Ask a college English professor and chances are he or she will tell you that most incoming freshmen are woefully unprepared for college-level compositions. Why? Consider this commentary from Dr. Robert Einarsson, professor of English at Grant Macewan University in Edmonton, Alberta: In the past, the carefully structured sentence was the medium for encapsulating and precision-stating our … [Read more...] about Traditional English Sentence Style Helps Prepare Students for College-Level Composition