While there is often debate about how to go about helping children increase their vocabulary, there is no doubt all of us want our kids to have an extensive vocabulary and an ease with words. Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Making Vocabulary Fun This is a collection of games, printables, activities, and curriculum to help you … [Read more...] about Making Vocabulary Fun in Your Homeschool
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Help For Choosing High School Homeschool Curriculum
If there is ever a place that a homeschool parent feels uneasy, it's heading into high school. I know I have been at that place. Nervous and excited all at the same time. But I am here to encourage you that it is an amazing blessing to be pouring into the lives of your young adults. The high school years are such an important time for our children! But just how do you do it and with what … [Read more...] about Help For Choosing High School Homeschool Curriculum
Latin Homeschool Curriculum Reviews
Over the years there have been lots of Latin Homeschool Curriculum Reviews shared here at The Curriculum Choice. Here you will find all of them in one place. Latin Homeschool Curriculum Reviews Take a look at all of our Latin Homeschool Curriculum Review here at The Curriculum Choice! Since they are all together you can easily compare and contrast, as well as get different points of view … [Read more...] about Latin Homeschool Curriculum Reviews
Visual Latin
Warning. The free Visual Latin lessons you may download and watch will have you hooked. Watch them with your children only if you want to hear… Laughter. Soon followed by, “Can we watch another?” Then after the second introductory lesson, “Can we watch just one more?” “…better to make students laugh than yawn.” ~ visuallatin.com Why should you study Visual Latin? Well, not only “because … [Read more...] about Visual Latin
Choosing Elementary Homeschool Curriculum
Our focus today is on choosing elementary homeschool curriculum. We all have different ways we choose our homeschool programs. Some of us focus on what goals and learning objectives we have for our children. Others focus more on methods and styles of learning because they makes our homeschooling compatible with our daily life and our children's uniqueness. We hope that some of our suggestions can … [Read more...] about Choosing Elementary Homeschool Curriculum
The Scout Series by Piet Prins
When I peeked into a room at our homeschool conference, I noticed keynote speaker Melanie Young (co-author of the excellent books Raising Real Men and My Beloved and My Friend) having lunch with her daughter. Gathering up my courage I introduced myself to them and was startled at the response. “Oh, you’re Annie Kate! You introduced us to the Scout books!” And then she excitedly explained to … [Read more...] about The Scout Series by Piet Prins
Spelling Workout for EFL Learners
Find out how to use Spelling workout for EFL learners in homeschool for solid structure and content. English is not our native language. We learn English in various ways. Last month, I just shared about our grammar curriculum. Today I would like to share about the spelling curriculum we used in our first year homeschooling children, Spelling Workout. We use this curriculum as it is … [Read more...] about Spelling Workout for EFL Learners
Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices
It’s that time of year when we, as homeschoolers, begin to think about our curriculum choices for the next school year. You are likely getting catalogs daily from curriculum companies, browsing the web, reading reviews, and making a shopping list. Choosing curriculum can be a lot of fun, but it can also be overwhelming. The writers here at The Curriculum Choice would like to help ease that … [Read more...] about Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices
How I Homeschool…
Welcome to How I Homeschool by the authors here at Curriculum Choice! In today's post you will find ideas and resources to fit every level and style of homeschooling. Be sure to bookmark or pin this for future reference. You won't want to miss out on this huge resource! From The Curriculum Choice Archives Be sure to browse the tabs above in the age and category you are looking for! … [Read more...] about How I Homeschool…
Learning Latin With Song School Latin 2
How I wish we had started learning Latin with Classical Academic Press materials three years ago! When we started homeschooling I had grand plans of teaching my children Latin, but after a lackluster attempt at Latin roots I put my idea on the back burner. Both my children continued asking to please learn a foreign language. Research continued to lead me to Latin and the materials available … [Read more...] about Learning Latin With Song School Latin 2
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