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}
Learn Basic Writing Skills with Spectrum Writing 2nd Grade – My Review
Note - This post may included affiliate links to products that we love and have used or would use in our own homeschool. Please see my disclosure policy. My main focus for writing, during the early elementary years was to help my daughter become comfortable with the written word. We made time to write everyday. This was sometimes as simple as copywork or writing down what my daughter dictated … [Read more...] about Learn Basic Writing Skills with Spectrum Writing 2nd Grade – My Review
My iPad for Kids Review
The iPad is a wonderful learning tool. Each of our five children use it in one or more ways to complement and enrich specific subjects. Our youngest one practices with learning to read apps, our first grader practices handwriting with Oceans Letter Writer and cursive. Our eldest two children supplement Apologia Biology with the app flashcards by iHomeEducator. They also learn more about technology … [Read more...] about My iPad for Kids Review
Keeping A Nature Journal
When we first started to include nature walks and studies in our homeschooling days, I have to say that the thought of making my first entry in my nature journal was rather overwhelming. That first bank page stared back at me and I was at a loss at where to start. I wonder if this stumbling block stands in the way of others starting a nature journal? I know that after four years of nature … [Read more...] about Keeping A Nature Journal
Homeschooling with Purpose Offers Solid Encouragement to Mothers
Homeschooling with Purpose, by Amy Roberts of RaisingArrows.net, is just the breath of fresh air many homeschooling mothers need when we find ourselves in "the winter of our discontent." According to Amy, this ebook is not intended to be another instructional manual full of homeschooling how-to's. Instead, Amy writes, "I want to dig deeper . . . below the surface of inspirational ideas that will … [Read more...] about Homeschooling with Purpose Offers Solid Encouragement to Mothers
High School 4-year Planner by Well Planned Day
Setting out to homeschool high school for the first time, we found ourselves looking at lots of curriculum - from biology to language and vocabulary - everything was new to us. Along with academics came a need to organize daily assignments. High school is a necessary time to learn skills of keeping up with one's work load a little more independently than before. We searched office supply … [Read more...] about High School 4-year Planner by Well Planned Day