In our homeschool, my middle school daughter was all about story writing. She loved to read and write mysteries and adventure stories. One day, while we were studying science together, we saw that her curriculum called for a research report. My daughter was not confident in her nonfiction writing skills. So we searched the shelves of our local bookstore, the Children's Bookshop … [Read more...] about Middle School Writing – How to Write a Research Report – My Review
My Favorite Planner
You might say I'm a planner junkie. My husband says I need a planner for my planners {and he used to be telling the truth}. I had a planner for everything. One for homeschooling, one for household activities, one for my blog and one a personal one. That was until my friend, Stephanie from Where He Leads, We follow, created me the {dare I say it...} PERFECT planner. This is the ultimate … [Read more...] about My Favorite Planner
Explore U.S. Geography with Snapshots Across America
Educational games can be a homeschool mom's best friend, fitting in a lot of learning while having fun as a family. Our favorite board game for sharpening our U.S. geography skills is Snapshots Across America. What is Snapshots Across America? Designed for two-six players, ages eight and up (though my seven-year-old can play with some reading help), it provides a fun way to explore the geography … [Read more...] about Explore U.S. Geography with Snapshots Across America
Latin in the Christian Trivium
Looking for an in-depth, high school course that will provide a strong foundation in Latin grammar? Would it be even better to find one that includes historical background from a Christian perspective, too? You're in luck! I've been blessed to use Latin in the Christian Trivium, Volume I with my high school daughter this year. The course has been easy for me to teach and intriguing for my … [Read more...] about Latin in the Christian Trivium
‘All the Extras’ – Electives and Enrichment Basket Giveaway
Sometimes as homeschoolers we struggle with fitting in electives and enrichment activities and subjects – the extras. Well, in our house we call them the extras because they are the really fun part of homeschooling. The icing on the homeschool cake. The things we look forward to like art, nature study, music appreciation and more. But I feel strongly that mixing in a balance of enriching subjects … [Read more...] about ‘All the Extras’ – Electives and Enrichment Basket Giveaway
New Traceables from Grapevine Studies
I'm guessing that you have heard of Grapevine Studies. It has been reviewed here before by Kendra and Richele (although both were quite a while ago!) but what I want to talk about today is their new traceable studies. More important than (probably) anything else I have to say is that my children LOVE them. They ask to do the study every night and are very disappointed when we skip a … [Read more...] about New Traceables from Grapevine Studies
Sandra Garant’s Catholic Heritage Curricula Writing Workshops Review
Do you know what a spoonerism is? What plot might your daughter develop when she looks at a photo of a dancer about to go on stage? What dialogue does your son create between a football coach and player who scores a touchdown for the wrong team? Similar questions are explored when your children take part in four inspiring Writing Workshops authored by Sandra Garant. Provided by Catholic Heritage … [Read more...] about Sandra Garant’s Catholic Heritage Curricula Writing Workshops Review
First Holy Communion Preparation and Printables by Angie Kauffman
As Roman Catholics, First Communion is a monumental step in the faith life of a child. As parents we want to do our best to help our children understand the Sacrament of Holy Communion and prepare them for it. We want their first time receiving to be special, an experience that stays with them their whole life, upon which they can build their relationship with Jesus. Sometimes it's difficult as a … [Read more...] about First Holy Communion Preparation and Printables by Angie Kauffman
Grapevine Bible Studies “The Resurrection” Review
Don't miss the giveaway at the end! Building a Strong Foundation One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a strong foundation in God's word. If you are looking for a bible study that gives your children the opportunity to truly make God's word personal, then Grapevine Studies - Stick Figuring Through the Bible is for you! Stick Figuring Through the Bible Grapevine Studies use … [Read more...] about Grapevine Bible Studies “The Resurrection” Review
Volatile Volcanoes – Download N Go Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett
Don't miss the giveaways at the end – exclusively for Curriculum Choice readers! Last month we enjoyed Amanda Bennett's Volatile Volcanoes unit study. I had been looking for something that would give us a little more in-depth learning about volcanoes following our A Child's Geography studies earlier in the year. Amanda Bennett's study met that need. We were so very impressed by these powerful … [Read more...] about Volatile Volcanoes – Download N Go Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett
Home Art Studio :: a personal art teacher!
Many homeschool parents will have at least one subject in which they feel less confident teaching than others. For our family, while we appreciate visual arts and encourage learning artists and their works....the fact remains that actual instruction of art techniques is fairly weak. In comes Home Art Studio DVDs - help for families like us! What is Home Art Studio? Art educator Lindsay Volin … [Read more...] about Home Art Studio :: a personal art teacher!
Chemistry Study Folder {Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry Level 1}
If you had a chance to read my review of Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry Level 1, then you might enjoy this program which goes along with it- Chemistry Study Folder for Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry Level 1. For $19.00 you get a bundle of files that includes review worksheets for each chapter. You can also purchase the quizzes for middle school chemistry for $14.00. The review sheets are meant … [Read more...] about Chemistry Study Folder {Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry Level 1}