The Handbook of Nature Study has become my best friend. It hasn’t always been that way. In fact, I purchased it, could not figure out how to use it, and promptly sold it to a fellow homeschooler. I thought about this book from time to time as other homeschoolers would write about it on their blog or I would see it mentioned in nature study groups to which I belonged. "In nature-study the … [Read more...] about Handbook of Nature Study Book for Homeschool
December Homeschool Celebrations
The clock is ticking, with just one month remaining this year. Many are ready for the year to end, but with each new sunrise, God reminds us, “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24 NLT). December brings about its own challenges under normal circumstances, but with a global pandemic, the days in the last month of the year might possibly feel even … [Read more...] about December Homeschool Celebrations
November Homeschool Celebrations
Brilliant colors and cool, breezy mornings mean autumn has arrived with great fanfare. Continue looking for the splendor of the season throughout the month of November and count blessings every day. Be grateful for the goodness of life and thankful for the fellowship of family and friends. Celebrate November with some of the zany November Homeschool Celebrations below and create a few unique … [Read more...] about November Homeschool Celebrations
Mark Kistler’s Draw Squad Makes Drawing Fun and Easy
Mark Kistler's Draw Squad Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Our entire life has been made better by using Mark Kistler's Draw Squad. Okay, maybe that is an exaggeration but I could easily say that this has been the most loved, used, and admired book in our art instruction courses over the past ten years. All three of my boys have … [Read more...] about Mark Kistler’s Draw Squad Makes Drawing Fun and Easy
Pumpkin Books to Celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving
This is a collection of pumpkin books to celebrate both Halloween and Thanksgiving. Spooky books, jack-o-lantern books, pumpkin patch books, recipe books and more! Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. Sciency Pumpkin Books (Non-Fiction) From Seed to Pumpkin by Wendy Pfeffer - This is a clear and appealing environmental science … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Books to Celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving
5 October Homeschool Family Fun Ideas
Hints of cooler weather tempt and tease the senses, promising the arrival of autumn in all its glory. According to the calendar, fall arrived a week or so ago, but the true splendor of the season seems to trickle in, with pumpkin sightings, scarecrow smiles, and brilliant shades of fall dangling from treetops. Pick one tree in particular to watch throughout the month of October and thank God for … [Read more...] about 5 October Homeschool Family Fun Ideas
The FUN Homeschool
Having the FUN Homeschool doesn’t have to be hard, take a lot of time, or empty your pockets. It doesn’t even have to be messy. And fun is an easy way to connect with your kids! When you allow your FUN homeschool to happen, you create a relaxed atmosphere of learning, living, and growth. And what’s so awesome is that you and your kids get to decide how to design your FUN homeschool, based on … [Read more...] about The FUN Homeschool
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
Favorite Children’s Books by Age or Grade
Welcome to our Favorite Children's Books by the authors here at Curriculum Choice! In today’s post you will find living books for every age or grade level. Is your favorite book included? You may even discover a new author or beloved book series. Be sure to bookmark or pin this for future reference. You won’t want to miss out on this huge resource! From The Curriculum Choice Archives Be sure … [Read more...] about Favorite Children’s Books by Age or Grade
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
Beginning Readers from All About Reading
My beginning readers are children who have been raised on a wide variety of literature, from Dora the Explorer books (which do not really count as literature) to classics like Heidi and everything in between. As they have begun learning to read one thing I have tried to find are beautiful books on their level. I’m sorry, I’ve seen those beginning readers where the whole story is three or four … [Read more...] about Beginning Readers from All About Reading
July Homeschool Celebrations
Try out some of the wild, but real, July homeschool celebrations below and throw in some unique ones created just for your family, too. July 2 marks the half-way point of the calendar year. And what a year this has been thus far! How are your family adventures adding up for the first six months of this year? It's time for some family fun and festivities! Brainstorm and think creatively to … [Read more...] about July Homeschool Celebrations