Reading aloud is one of the best, most impactful things we can do for our children. It’s also one of the easiest and simplest. Anyone can do it, it’s free or costs almost nothing, and doesn’t require any special knowledge or training. It doesn’t even have to involve a huge investment of time to be impactful. And it’s fun! This month at The Curriculum Choice we're taking a look at the read aloud … [Read more...] about The Read Aloud Homeschool
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Portals & Prophets Biblical Time Travel Game
Portals & Prophets is a Biblical time travel game focusing on moving your player to various locations on the map of Israel. The trick is to be in a location in the correct century. If your family is like mine, you love games! We collect games. We play games. We love new games. Biblical games are a unique challenge for game makers. And it's fun to see a game that rises to … [Read more...] about Portals & Prophets Biblical Time Travel Game
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
Sonlight Core 300 Review
Our family has used the Sonlight Curriculum in some fashion for the past seven years. Over the years we’ve moved through a variety of the Sonlight Core programmes, science programmes, and even a few of the language arts programmes. So it was that the 2018 school year found us with a student in Sonlight Core 300. Sonlight lists their levels for varying age ranges, but I prefer to keep my … [Read more...] about Sonlight Core 300 Review
How To Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff
Everywhere we go, we are presented with statistics about things to buy, things to do, the economy, politics, health issues, polls, wages, and more. But sometimes these statistics contradict each other, and what then? How To Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff This famous little book by Darrell Huff is a humorous explanation of the ways truth is misrepresented with statistics. With example … [Read more...] about How To Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff
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
Snowed in Homeschool – What to do when you can’t get outside!
Snowed in! Snowed in! What will we do when the winter blues set in and we are stuck inside? Here at The Curriculum Choice we are taking a look at what to do for a Snowed in Homeschool! Fun activities, crafts, games, learning ideas and more! Snowed in Homeschool Join all of us here at The Curriculum Choice in exploring fun and education options for when you are stuck inside this winter. We … [Read more...] about Snowed in Homeschool – What to do when you can’t get outside!
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
Creative Chemistry for Your Homeschool
Years ago my now college junior wanted to dissect a frog — a real one. I tried convincing her Biology class wasn’t far off. I felt she would enjoy the experience better at co-op instead of home. And honestly, did we really need to explore the topic so early? She was only in fifth grade. My efforts focused on my needs too. Where would I find a specimen or dissection kit? At the time I had … [Read more...] about Creative Chemistry for Your Homeschool
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
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