Do your little ones struggle with handwriting? Is it hard for them to hold their pencil, to form their letters? We all know that arts and crafts are a great way to develop the small muscles of the hand for handwriting. Drawing, cutting, working with pastels, painting, and even finger painting in pudding can really help. But have you ever thought of having your little ones work with clay? Making … [Read more...] about Clay Fun Art by Oak Meadow – My Review
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Collaborative Books for Young Writers – My Review
Are you looking for something to do with your little ones, while your older learners are needing your help? Would you like more than 20 ways to not only keep them occupied, but also help to develop their reading and writing skills? Scholastic offers this and much more in their workbook, Collaborative Books for Young Writers. This resource is full of printables, each with a different … [Read more...] about Collaborative Books for Young Writers – My Review
Homeschool Day in the Life
"What does your typical homeschool day look like?" That is one question I have always found difficult to answer because every day is usually just a little different than the one before! One of the benefits of homeschooling is the flexibility it offers. Homeschool families can select curriculum, resources, and routines that work best for their unique situation. Regardless of whether … [Read more...] about Homeschool Day in the Life
Academic Challenge Cup Review
Are you looking for a fun way to fight the "summer slide?" Do your kids like the play computer games? That's not even a question! My high schooler likes to play games, of course. Last summer she couldn't stop playing this one. I am talking about The Academic Challenge Cup, a game by the Critical Thinking Company. This game reviews core knowledge in nine subject areas. What a nice way to … [Read more...] about Academic Challenge Cup Review
Homeschool Math Curriculum Reviews
Whether you are just starting out or it's time for a change, the authors here at Curriculum Choice have much to share with you! Read below for an abundance of information on math resources and programs. Our Math Curriculum Reviews Below are some of the many math reviews our Curriculum Choice authors have written. You’ll be amazed at all the resources available to you and your … [Read more...] about Homeschool Math Curriculum Reviews
Mr. Popper’s Penguins – Literature Guide Review
When my daughter was in the elementary years, she was all about penguins. Then it was other animals like polar bears, snakes, and even mice. She loved going to the library to check out books about them. So I structured her science and English around these interests as much as I could. One day after co-op, we stopped at the library and found a book on penguins called Mr. Popper's Penguins. My … [Read more...] about Mr. Popper’s Penguins – Literature Guide Review
Wrapping Up a Homeschool Year – Storage Ideas & Graduation
It's that time of year again, can you believe it? Many homeschool families are reaching the end of their books and thinking about wrapping up the school year. Some of you may even have a child who is wrapping up their entire homeschool career! This month, the authors here at The Curriculum Choice want to share with you lots of great ideas for storing the remnants of your homeschool year, as … [Read more...] about Wrapping Up a Homeschool Year – Storage Ideas & Graduation
A Healthier You by A Beka Books
It seems to be that time of year again, when we begin to think about the coming year, and our children's needs for curriculum. One of the areas that I sometimes have missed in our homeschool has been in health education. We have always added PE into the mix, but did not start working with a health curriculum itself until middle school. We wanted something that was written to the young teen, … [Read more...] about A Healthier You by A Beka Books
A Beka’s Vocabulary Spelling V – Review
My family has used A Beka's spelling and vocabulary programs for many years, starting with middle school. We liked how these course were set up. We also appreciated that they were aligned to state standards and included a poetry section in each book. So when we were looking for a solid vocabulary program for my 11th grader, we again turned to A Beka. A Beka offers four components for this … [Read more...] about A Beka’s Vocabulary Spelling V – Review
Animal Stories by Oak Meadow – Review
When my daughter was little, she loved reading about animals, especially cats. Probably because we have two cats who have always lived in our house. So when we happened upon a chapter book called Animal Friends, we knew we had a find. We found this heartwarming book one year, as it happened to be included in our Oak Meadow curriculum box. It quickly became a favorite of ours! Animal … [Read more...] about Animal Stories by Oak Meadow – Review
Habitats Study by Evan-Moor
Are you looking for something new to change things up for the New Year? One year, at this time, my family took a break from our regular routine and worked in a book from Evan-Moor's Science Works for Kids series. We chose their book, "Habitats". This book taught my younger one simple science concepts, while giving her the reading and writing practice that she needed. AND she had fun doing … [Read more...] about Habitats Study by Evan-Moor
Homeschooling 101: A Guide to Getting Started – Review
Welcome New Homeschoolers! ------Do you ever find the number of homeschooling resources, websites, etc, to be just a bit overwhelming? Or maybe you are looking for a little help with your homeschool explorations? Homeschooling 101, by Erica Ardst, gives that kind of guidance with a step-by-step, easy-to-follow approach. From writing a homeschool mission statement, discussing homeschooling … [Read more...] about Homeschooling 101: A Guide to Getting Started – Review