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
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Homeschool Favorites for You!
We are sharing a few of our favorite things! Homeschool favorites for you – on sale! You will want to browse this list for ideas for December and the new homeschool semester. Dates and details are listed below... At Our Journey Westward, you can find creative curriculum like the NaturExplorers series, and how-to teaching guides like Charlotte Mason Homeschooling in 18 Easy Lessons … [Read more...] about Homeschool Favorites for You!
Homeschool to College
There are many different ways to homeschool to college. Some teens aim to complete their high school years at home, then go directly into the world of work. Others go to community college and earn dual credit or work towards an Associates Degree. Other teens are homeschooling high school and planning to apply to a four year college. My 17-year-old daughter was one of them. She is now in college … [Read more...] about Homeschool to College
Parenting Teens – Blessing the Next Generation
As Christian families, we are already familiar with simple traditions and things that we can do to bless our little ones. We do that with such things as telling Bible stories, reading Christian picture books together, reciting Bible verses, etc. As our children grow, finding ways to bless them can become just a little bit harder. Wouldn't it be nice to have more ideas for blessing our children as … [Read more...] about Parenting Teens – Blessing the Next Generation
Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices
It's that time of year again where everyone is talking homeschool curriculum choices. Maybe you are just starting out and don't know where to begin, or maybe you are using something you don't love and looking for something new. Want to hear about homeschool curriculum choices from those of us that have been in the trenches? Well here is your chance! Making homeschool curriculum choices can … [Read more...] about Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum Reviews
Here at Curriculum Choice, we know the importance of language arts instruction from preschool through high school! If our children are to be great readers and writers, consistent language arts lessons are a must. Below are some of the many homeschool language arts curriculum reviews our Curriculum Choice authors have written on the vast variety of language arts. Our Homeschool Language Arts … [Read more...] about Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum Reviews
How To Homeschool High School
Are you a mom of a middle schooler who is thinking about whether or not to homeschool through high school? Or are you already homeschooling high school in your house? I am delighted to be given the opportunity to put together this group post for you on how to homeschool high school, featuring resources from myself and the other veteran homeschoolers who are authors here at The Curriculum … [Read more...] about How To Homeschool High School
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
Choosing Preschool and Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
Preschool and Kindergarten - what fun ages! Play is learning and learning is play. Perhaps you're looking for some ideas for your formal Tot School or perhaps you just want to make sure that your little ones will be ready for first grade when it comes along. We are here to help you with choosing preschool and kindergarten homeschool curriculum. Welcome to Five Days of Choosing Curriculum! A … [Read more...] about Choosing Preschool and Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
High School Homeschool English Courses
Are you looking for something for your high schooler for their English credit next year? I received an ebook from 7 Sisters in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please see our disclosure policy. Today, I'd like to look at the 7 Sisters Literature Guides and all the other options that they have for your teen's English studies. The 7 Sisters approach is based on over 20 … [Read more...] about High School Homeschool English Courses
Manipulative Math with “Count It!”
Do you have a young learner who likes to learn hands-on, or a child in your house who struggles with addition and other early math? Or do you happen to have a manipulatives kit and just aren't sure what to do with it? Recently I found a great little frugal resource that is all set up to teach basic primary math, including counting, addition and patterning. And it can work as a helpful guide … [Read more...] about Manipulative Math with “Count It!”
Homeschool Nature Study Curriculum
Does your family enjoy time outdoors? If so, nature study may be for you! Our family has loved nature study since the beginning! We love learning more and more about the world God created through seeing things in nature - then investigating them further. We find that simple things - like drawing them as we see them - helps us learn about God's creation. From The Curriculum Choice … [Read more...] about Homeschool Nature Study Curriculum