What a delight it has been to work with A Simple Start in Chalk Pastels written by Tricia Hodges and Lucia Hames (Nana)! For several years we have been using Nana's tutorials to enjoy art along with our nature studies. I'm enthusiastic about sharing our experiences with you so that you can enjoy some simple art in your homeschool. Chalk Pastels Art Curriculum Review Please note that I was given … [Read more...] about A Simple Start in Chalk Pastels Art Curriculum Review
Patriotic Resources from Curriculum Choice Authors
As a military spouse I know that freedom comes at a price. As a homeschool mom I want to teach my children to be patriotic and to be good citizens. We can't lose a sense of belonging to our nation nor the acknowledgement of freedoms we enjoy due to the sacrifices of those who have served. How can we pass on to our children an appreciation of this great gift? Our children will learn from us what's … [Read more...] about Patriotic Resources from Curriculum Choice Authors
Thank You to HSLDA
Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) does so much for the homeschool community. Earlier this month, Vicki Bentley visited Curriculum Choice to tell us about their free membership for parents of preschoolers. Vicki and HSLDA also generously gave away a regular HSLDA membership plus cookbooks and Veggie Tales DVDs. Here's what some of our winners had to say: Marie, winner of a copy of … [Read more...] about Thank You to HSLDA
Make Your Own Chocolate Kit Is A Hit at Our House
I am a dark chocoholic. For me, milk chocolate is for kids (although I’ll admit to savoring delicious milk chocolate in the UK), but dark chocolate is divine. In fact, the Latin name for the cacao tree is Theobroma cacao, which means “food of the gods.” This makes sense as the Aztecs believed that the god, Quetzalcoatl, brought the cacao tree to earth. Forget ambrosia. In my imagination, the gods … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Chocolate Kit Is A Hit at Our House
Home Art Studio {Grade 5} Review
Our family had the privilege of using Home Art Studio's Grade 5 DVD art program. This program's content is meant for one year of art instruction given by Lindsey Volin via DVD. We received the Grade 5 program as a resource in exchange for this review. Who is the Art Program for? students in grades K-5 busy families with an interest in hands on instruction which can be viewed any … [Read more...] about Home Art Studio {Grade 5} Review
Short Lessons in U.S. History for High Schoolers – My Review
In looking for a US History curriculum for my teen, I searched for something that covered both history and geography but also encouraged critical thinking. Using the homeschool catalog by the Rainbow Resource, at www.rainbowresource.com, one program caught my eye. It was Short Lessons in US History. I found this book to be engaging while covering all the essentials of U.S. History. And it helped … [Read more...] about Short Lessons in U.S. History for High Schoolers – My Review
See Math clearly with Math-U-See
A few years ago, after enduring a handful of math programs that did not work for our home school family, I began teaching from Math-U-See and breathed a sigh of relief. Thanks to Math-U-See, I became a proficient math instructor and my children started enjoying numbers. So much that we lived to tell about it . . . Author and founder, Steve Demme, implements three key components in his … [Read more...] about See Math clearly with Math-U-See
Design a Poetry Unit with Read & Understand Poetry
April is National Poetry Month. My sixth grader has been creating a poetry notebook, using Evan-Moor's Read & Understand Poetry as the guide. Since we don't use very many "workbook" curriculum pieces in our homeschool, we are pulling bits and pieces from this book and creating our own unit. It's working quite well! Using Read & Understand Poetry as a guide is the perfect way to create … [Read more...] about Design a Poetry Unit with Read & Understand Poetry
No-Nonsense Algebra
This post contains affiliate links. No-Nonsense Algebra Oh, my goodness. I'm in love. Better yet, my son is in love. Let me back this story up just a bit...We have used and loved Saxon Math for years. My oldest has thrived on it and we have no plans to change gears for her. However, my son has complained about Saxon since the 6th grade. He can do the lessons with success, but doesn't … [Read more...] about No-Nonsense Algebra
Wee Sing America by Pamela Beall and Susan Hagen Nipp
From the Preamble of the Constitution to the Erie Canal it's an American experience through song. Of all the great children's music out there this is my all time favorite to supplement for our homeschool. Wee Sing America! Wee Sing America is a full hour of American heritage through song. It is lively and energetic with a variety of voices and instruments. The American folk songs and … [Read more...] about Wee Sing America by Pamela Beall and Susan Hagen Nipp
Nature Adventures and *Giveaway!*
** Don't miss the exciting giveaway opportunity at the end of this post! ** Every once in a while, while trawling the library shelves, I come across a little gem that surprises and delights me. 'Nature Adventures' is one of those treasured finds. This inspired book was written from the authors' own perspective of raising their four young boys and of what they get up to over the weekends. I … [Read more...] about Nature Adventures and *Giveaway!*
Review: We Choose Virtues Homeschool Kit
Sponsored Post: Author has received a We Choose Virtues Homeschool Kit in return for an honest review at The Curriculum Choice as part of a sponsorship package. Affiliate links appear in this post. I am very excited to share with you a review of an excellent product from my Titus 2:1 Conference personal sponsor, We Choose Virtues! We Choose Virtues is a company dedicated to creating … [Read more...] about Review: We Choose Virtues Homeschool Kit