One of the benefits of substitute teaching is the opportunity to try out new games and technology. Often, I discover new activities that work well in a co-op or a more intimate homeschool setting as well. This is just what happened in the days prior to the holiday break when I was assigned to a sixth grade classroom. Like all schools, the days leading up to break are always a little chaotic. … [Read more...] about Grab Your Tablet or Cell Phone, Let’s Kahoot!
Choosing Homeschool Math Curriculum
The idea of homeschooling math can instill fear in even the most seasoned homeschooler. Many of us may not have been strong in math during our schooling years, or just aren't sure we can teach it to someone else. The good news is that there are homeschool math curriculum options out there to suit a variety of needs! With options such as hands-on, textbook, and video options, there is something for … [Read more...] about Choosing Homeschool Math Curriculum
Exploring America Homeschool Resources
Welcome to a brand new semester of homeschool learning. This time of year is almost like yet another back to school time. Maybe, like me, you are looking for a few new resources to brighten the learning in your home. We just need something fresh and new here in the cold of winter! Dover Publications has many books we use to supplement our studies like these exploring America homeschool resources. … [Read more...] about Exploring America Homeschool Resources
Top Homeschool Reviews
We are taking just a few moments to reflect on this past year at The Curriculum Choice. Our author team is celebrating a homeschool year of reviews. In case you missed the top homeschool reviews, these are golden! Be sure to browse and pin them for always. First, our favorites... The Curriculum Choice Review Team Feature Our Curriculum Choice review team features a topic monthly. You can see … [Read more...] about Top Homeschool Reviews
Learning History While Playing {Cards}
A friend of mine posted how much her family loves a card game called Historical Conquest. My husband LOVES history. We LOVE games. So I quickly sent a note asking if they would be interested in a review being posted on Curriculum Choice - they happily agreed - so here we are today! So... what exactly is Historical Conquest? Well, as explained by the creator, it is a card game that mixes the … [Read more...] about Learning History While Playing {Cards}
Illuminature Children’s Book – A Review
I love those illusion pictures don't you? I find them fascinating. My girls enjoy them too. It's fun to see something else hidden in a picture that is not at first apparent. I had a book sent to me by Francis Lincoln children's Books to review. 'Illuminature' is such a fun book. I think that this book would make a fabulous Christmas gift for a child. You will discover ten of the world's … [Read more...] about Illuminature Children’s Book – A Review
Our Favorite Board Games for Family Gatherings
Our family absolutely loves board games. While hubby and I have enjoyed games since we ourselves were kids, our passion truly developed when our children were just toddlers and we would gather annually at the home of our dear friends for an extended weekend of gaming and reminiscing. This gaming weekend would take place over Labor Day weekend and the festivities would begin on Thursday evening … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Board Games for Family Gatherings
Hands-on Gifts for the Holidays
It's December, and I am still working on my holiday gift list. Are you too? Below are some of my favorites for hands-on gifts for the holidays. Each of these are not only educational but also inspire creativity. I hope that you enjoy browsing this list of books. Just click on the title of the book and that will lead you to each review and information for purchasing as well. ---My daughter … [Read more...] about Hands-on Gifts for the Holidays
One Year Adventure Novel – A High School Elective – My Review
Note - This post may included affiliate links to products that we love and have used or would use in our own homeschool. Please see my disclosure policy. Are you looking for a fun high school elective for your homeschooled teen? And something that would encourage them to love writing? One Year Adventure Novel is a high school fiction writing curriculum through which the kids write an entire … [Read more...] about One Year Adventure Novel – A High School Elective – My Review
Frugal Homeschool Curriculum
It’s the time of year we are all looking for frugal homeschool curriculum. Especially frugal homeschool curriculum – on sale! We have many of those resources for you today! Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday specials for you browse, below... Remember, we are here to help make your homeschool decisions easy! Many of these resources have been reviewed here at The … [Read more...] about Frugal Homeschool Curriculum
The Carrot Top Paper Shop
As homeschoolers our days are steeped in books. We connect with the characters we read about. And their stories become a part of our story. Carrot Top Paper Shop has created a wonderful line of gifts celebrating literary heroines from Jane Austen to Lucy Pevensie. The hand-drawn prints are whimsical and evocative. Each girl meets your gaze with an open, friendly expression. Role Models … [Read more...] about The Carrot Top Paper Shop
A Review of Growing with Grammar
I started using Growing with Grammar many years ago after my oldest had taken her end of year NYS required assessment test. While she passed the exam per state standards, I could clearly see we were lacking in the English grammar department. So like any mom would do, I hit the Internet to find something that would help me build her up in this department. What I ultimately chose was Growing … [Read more...] about A Review of Growing with Grammar