I researched several options for American history to use in our homeschool, and this one stood out among the rest. America from the Beginning truly does start from the beginning! The curriculum begins with Creation and explains how the first inhabitants came from the Tower of Babel and takes you on a journey through the lives of some of the most influential people in American history. I love … [Read more...] about America from the Beginning – A Review
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The Well Trained Mind Book Review
I have been homeschooling for 10 years now. When I first thought about beginning this journey I was about six months pregnant with baby number three, had a three-year-old at home, and a six-year-old in first grade at our local public school. Homeschooling was not going to be the popular choice in my world, and at the time I only knew two homeschoolers. Needless to say I was totally out of my … [Read more...] about The Well Trained Mind Book Review
Hand to Page: A Year of Art Journaling by Christine Hiester
Are you looking for a fine arts curriculum for your high schooler? Wondering what you might teach for co-op? Maybe your planned time off this summer hasn't been quite as restful as you'd hoped. Maybe you're looking for a way to nourish your own creativity even in the midst of this busy homeschooling life. A Year of Art Journaling: A Beginner Course in Artful Discovery by Christine … [Read more...] about Hand to Page: A Year of Art Journaling by Christine Hiester
Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices
It’s that time of year when we, as homeschoolers, begin to think about our curriculum choices for the next school year. You are likely getting catalogs daily from curriculum companies, browsing the web, reading reviews, and making a shopping list. Choosing curriculum can be a lot of fun, but it can also be overwhelming. The writers here at The Curriculum Choice would like to help ease that … [Read more...] about Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices
WinterPromise Language Arts
WinterPromise Language Arts has all the things! "Literature and activities, family projects, notebooking, mapping, student worksheets, and best of all, family memories — all in one incredibly easy-to-use curriculum!" (from the WinterPromise Website) A couple of years ago we enjoyed the lovely Word Spy books. We took our time reading through them and enjoyed every minute of them. When we … [Read more...] about WinterPromise Language Arts
Celebrate Earth Day with Dover Publications
Marking the 45th anniversary, Earth Day 2015 comes during a pivotal time to protect the planet and ensure that world leaders address key issues facing the next generation. The theme this year is It's Our Turn to Lead and there the time to begin educating our youth about global environmental issues is today. Knowing that 2015 had also been declared the International Year of Soils, I began to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day with Dover Publications
Eat Your Way Through the USA
One of our favorite methods for studying geography is cooking our way around the world. Through food, we're not just learning random facts, we're experiencing cultures too. As we create and eat these popular dishes, we feel a special connection to the people from different lands and states. Most years I coordinate our geography studies with our history lessons. This year, we’re studying … [Read more...] about Eat Your Way Through the USA
Top Homeschool Curriculum Reviews of 2014
We recently shared 100 Top Homeschool Curriculum Reviews here at The Curriculum Choice. That was an amazing list of the reviews viewed the most – of all time. Today, we are reflecting on the past year with gratitude for you, our readers! And we share with you the Top Homeschool Curriculum Reviews of 2014. Those you read the most - YOUR favorites from 2014! 1. A Simple Plan Homeschooling … [Read more...] about Top Homeschool Curriculum Reviews of 2014
Christian Biographies for Young Readers by Simonetta Carr
It is so difficult to find well-researched, well-written Christian biographies that appeal to all ages! As homeschoolers we are constantly looking for such resources, and in Simonetta Carr’s Christian Biographies for Young Readers series we have found a treasure. These stunning books speak to children, teens, and adults; are lavishly illustrated with photographs as well as original … [Read more...] about Christian Biographies for Young Readers by Simonetta Carr
Dover Publications for Christmas and the Creative Homeschool
Christmas cookies, the pieces to a nativity scene and paper snowflakes abound at our house – all because of Dover Publications! In addition to these, we have some wonderful instructional resources that will take you and your homeschool into January and beyond. ~Don’t miss the giveaway at the end!! We received these Dover Publications resources in exchange for an honest review. All opinions … [Read more...] about Dover Publications for Christmas and the Creative Homeschool
Dover Publications Art, Literature and Science
We are quite taken with Dover Publications at our house! Yes, we have our basic curricula but these resources are the icing on the cake. Today I am highlighting art, literature and science books you will want to consider as well! ~Don’t miss the giveaway at the end!! We received these Dover Publications resources in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are our own and we love the … [Read more...] about Dover Publications Art, Literature and Science
Clay Fun Art by Oak Meadow – My Review
Do your little ones struggle with handwriting? Is it hard for them to hold their pencil, to form their letters? We all know that arts and crafts are a great way to develop the small muscles of the hand for handwriting. Drawing, cutting, working with pastels, painting, and even finger painting in pudding can really help. But have you ever thought of having your little ones work with clay? Making … [Read more...] about Clay Fun Art by Oak Meadow – My Review