Are you looking for original sources for your study of American History? The Patriot's History Reader is full of them! We found this great resource when my daughter was in middle school. This book enhanced her US History studies so much by making each historical event come to life. The original documents are at hand, all compiled in this valuable resource. The Patriot's History Reader goes … [Read more...] about The Patriot’s History Reader – My Review
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Organization Ideas for Your Homeschool Space
Just as every homeschool is unique in the curriculum they use or the educational methods they follow, every homeschool is also unique in determining where their homeschool students study and learn. Do you have a dedicated space in your home for learning, or are you like many homeschool families we know and have learning materials all over the house? Today the authors of Curriculum Choice are … [Read more...] about Organization Ideas for Your Homeschool Space
Homeschool Field Trips
Just because we home school doesn't mean we have to do all of our learning AT home! Homeschool field trips are a great opportunity help kids learn more about the world around them and explore school subjects in more detail. Our experienced homeschool moms have planned and attended more field trips that we can even count! Join us as we share our planning tips, educational tie-in ideas, and … [Read more...] about Homeschool Field Trips
Do Hands-On Learning with Oak Meadow First Grade – My Review
I was delighted when I found Oak Meadow First Grade. It is full of hands on activities, beautiful art, and lots of resources. The Oak Meadow introduction spoke of developing the whole child: head, hands and heart. ~ I received product samples in exchange for an honest, independent review of this curriculum I love and have used in my homeschool. Please see our full disclosure policy. ~ We … [Read more...] about Do Hands-On Learning with Oak Meadow First Grade – My Review
Preparing for Homeschooling High School
Welcome to Preparing for Homeschooling High School! The Curriculum Choice authors are sharing their best tips and posts on preparing for high school. High school can be the most rewarding of all the homeschooling years. Be encouraged to finish well! From The Curriculum Choice Archives Be sure to browse the tabs above to find curriculum reviews for homeschooling high school. You might also … [Read more...] about Preparing for Homeschooling High School
The Holiday Homeschool
The leaves are changing and the weather is cooling off here in NY. As the days get shorter and the nights longer (something I don't look forward to), I hold on to the anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. Beginning with fall and running through the New Year we find ourselves swept up in a wave of season/holiday celebrations. Not just in our everyday lives, but in our homeschools, there are … [Read more...] about The Holiday Homeschool
National Novel Writing Month – No Plot? No Problem! – My Review
When November comes, the trees are still in full colorful bloom, the air is crisp and clean from the fall rains. It's also time a great time for writing... When my teen was a 9th grader, we discovered National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Have you heard of it, too? It is a writing program, offered for students from elementary to high school, which supports and encourages creative writing … [Read more...] about National Novel Writing Month – No Plot? No Problem! – My Review
Art in the Homeschool
Taking time for art in the homeschool each week breathes life and spirit into your child. Allowing this time to explore great artists and different art mediums gives your precious children a more rounded education that promotes creativity, problem solving, and language skills. Not sure where to start? This collection of blog posts, tutorials, and art related reviews will give you some … [Read more...] about Art in the Homeschool
Homeschool Middle School English – Oak Meadow English 8
Oak Meadow English 8 is all about introducing the components of good literature to your middle schooler. As a family, we had been using Oak Meadow curriculum for English and history for many years. We love how Oak Meadow's focus is on hands on learning and it works to meet the child when she is: head, hands and heart. And their approach worked great for my 2e daughter. Oak Meadow English … [Read more...] about Homeschool Middle School English – Oak Meadow English 8
Character Development for Kids – Grace and Truth Books
When my daughter was little, we spent time each morning reading simple character building stories together and talking about what they meant. This became such a precious time for both of us each year. One of my favorite memories was when we read a story about caring and feelings. I recall saying to my daughter something like..."So we care about other people's feelings." She was only three years … [Read more...] about Character Development for Kids – Grace and Truth Books
Elementary Homeschool Curriculum – Oak Meadow 5
When my daughter was young, she was all about exploring, making things with tons of tape and cardboard, asking lots of questions, wondering "why's" and always eager to learn new things. So when we were looking for a elementary curriculum, we wanted something that would nurture this spirit of exploration with lots of hands on projects – yet would still cover all the bases. We found this and … [Read more...] about Elementary Homeschool Curriculum – Oak Meadow 5
Homeschool Methods and Philosophies By Curriculum Choice Authors
Welcome to the Curriculum Choice author carnival on Homeschooling Methods and Philosophies. Enjoy and share in the wisdom of our collective experience as homeschooling moms from various perspectives and methods as you read them through and apply them to your own home education. Below, we share examples from our Curriculum Choice Philosophies page plus reviews of related curricula and helpful … [Read more...] about Homeschool Methods and Philosophies By Curriculum Choice Authors