It is that time of year again. Time to plan for a new homeschool year! Most homeschool families are busy selecting new curriculum, setting goals, and preparing schedules. Here at The Curriculum Choice we have many tips and ideas to help with your planning and curriculum selections, but we would also like to remind you of something very important - don’t forget to build in some … [Read more...] about Back to Homeschool Fun
Homeschool High School Advanced Biology
My high schooler thrives on independent study. She is a “give me the book and the notebooking journal and let me go” learner. Do you have a student like this? Apologia Homeschool High School Advanced Biology meets my daughter's needs in her independent learner way with the tools for her learning style. Don’t miss the giveaway at the end! We received these Apologia resources in exchange … [Read more...] about Homeschool High School Advanced Biology
NEW! Homeschool Nature Study Membership
Have you visited the new Homeschool Nature Study website where the Handbook of Nature Study is brought to life? If not, head over and take a look! While you are there you can see all the new Homeschool Nature Study Membership has to offer! Introducing the NEW Homeschool Nature Study Membership! Homeschool Nature Study makes it easy to enrich your homeschool with nature study. You will … [Read more...] about NEW! Homeschool Nature Study Membership
September Homeschool Celebrations
A flip of the calendar to September brings visions of cooler weather (ever-so-slightly for those of us in the deep south), football games on the screen and in the back yard, and all shades of amber, auburn, crimson, and gold. Find fun ways to welcome autumn this month and make memories with the family that will warm the heart and tickle the senses. Enjoy these September homeschool … [Read more...] about September Homeschool Celebrations
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
Have you met Sir Cumference? A living book approach to math
If you are looking for out of the box, fun ways to engage your kids in learning about math and math concepts, then I'd like to introduce you to Sir Cumference! Making Math Fun with Sir Cumference He's such a wonderful person, along with his wife, Lady Di, and son, Radius. His friends can't be beat either -King Arthur, Geo of Metry, Sym, Sir D'Grees, King Lell, Per, Countess Areana, Vertex, … [Read more...] about Have you met Sir Cumference? A living book approach to math
Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers
Basic. Simple. Long-lasting. Used with all of our five children to learn how to read. The phonics book that has been the go-to teaching tool in our family. Alphaphonics by Sam Blumenfeld is a full, logical resource for teaching students of all ages to learn to read. Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers "If you have never taught reading before in this sensible, systematic way, you … [Read more...] about Alphaphonics: A Primer for Beginning Readers
Mango Languages: An online foreign language course
Mango Languages is an online foreign language course offering a myriad of language options for all ages! Mango Languages at a glance… Grade level: preschool thru adult Use as: stand alone curriculum Instruction time: none Prep time: none Cost: Free through many local libraries sold by 3, 6, or 12 month subscription About Mango Language Mango Language is an online … [Read more...] about Mango Languages: An online foreign language course
Sequencing Simple Stories AND Story Writing Activities
When I taught preschool, I often worked with the concept of sequencing, “which comes first”. Later I found that it was also an important concept in the early elementary years, as children were learning to read. There are a lot of ways to practice sequencing in your homeschool, day to day. We played with this concept, by asking “Which comes first?” Then we found a helpful workbook called … [Read more...] about Sequencing Simple Stories AND Story Writing Activities
August Homeschool Celebrations
Enjoy these August homeschool celebrations with your loved ones and make memories this month! Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. August Homeschool Celebrations National Toasted Marshmallow Day Have a fluffy, sticky, marshmallow-kind of day to celebrate this fun holiday! Marshmallow Toss Have a marshmallow toss outside … [Read more...] about August Homeschool Celebrations
A Review of English Literature for Boys and Girls
English Literature for Boys and Girls is both as an engaging primer and a literary journey through time, fostering appreciation for the artistry and legacy of English writers from the earliest times to the modern age. English Literature for Boys and Girls Ambleside Online has influenced our family in many ways, not the least by introducing us to great books. One that we’ve been using for … [Read more...] about A Review of English Literature for Boys and Girls
Psychology: A Christian Perspective
Using Psychology: A Christian Perspective as a high school elective is a great way to give your higher schooler context and understanding of psychology from a Christian perspective. The updated Teacher's Guide includes Worldview issues to help you weave the Christian worldview into every lecture. I have always had an interest in the study of psychology and even took a few classes on the … [Read more...] about Psychology: A Christian Perspective