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
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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
The Patriotic Homeschool
In a rapidly changing world that can, at times, be frightening and hard to figure out, we become more aware of who we are, what we stand for, and what we value. What about the patriotic homeschool? How can we pass on and nurture a patriotic spirit in our children? I am a British homeschooling mum and I love my country and our values. I believe in freedom of speech, in taking a stand against … [Read more...] about The Patriotic Homeschool
Middle School Writing – Resources by Spectrum
Are you looking for a way to get your middle schooler writing? Or do you just need a change in your middle school writing curriculum? When you give your student a book report or short essay to write, does he or she have trouble getting started? This review may include affiliate links to curriculum that we loved and used in our own homeschool. Please see our disclosure policy. When my … [Read more...] about Middle School Writing – Resources by Spectrum
Middle School Spelling and Vocabulary – from A Beka
When my daughter reached middle school age, she was a pretty good speller. However, she needed to continue with her spelling lessons to develop her skills even further. She also needed work on vocabulary. This review may include affiliate links to curriculum that we loved and used in our own homeschool. Please see our disclosure policy. Prior to that, we had used Building Spelling Skills … [Read more...] about Middle School Spelling and Vocabulary – from A Beka
Elementary Level Science – Animal Study – Growing Up Against The Odds
Do you have a young animal lover in your house? My daughter was so interested in animals that most of her elementary science studies focused on that. First it was snakes and other invertebrates, then vertebrates. Next her interest was turtles, then penguins and pandas. Later it was herons and other bird life. She loved to photograph these! Then one year, we found this precious elementary level … [Read more...] about Elementary Level Science – Animal Study – Growing Up Against The Odds