Every year in January we celebrate the life and contributions of MLK Jr. Who was he? Why was he important? What contributions did he make to our history? All these questions and more are important ones to know. Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.? Martin Luther King, Jr., was born January 15th, 1929 as Michael Luther King, Jr., but later changed his name to Martin. His grandfather began the family’s … [Read more...] about Homeschool Resources to Celebrate MLK Jr. Day
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Ancient Greece Lapbook :: In The Hands of A Child
In our younger homeschooling years we used a lot of lapbooks. Now that both my girls are in high school, things are a little more formal. Looking back through some of the lapbooks we have covered I have a little part of me that misses learning this way :) One particular lapbook that we enjoyed working on was Ancient Greece Lapbook from In The Hands of A Child. Title: Ancient … [Read more...] about Ancient Greece Lapbook :: In The Hands of A Child
The Mobile Homeschool
The Mobile Homeschool takes advantage of the tools and environments we find ourselves in and helps our homeschools to thrive no matter where we are. One of the most wonderful things about homeschooling is taking the show on the road. We aren't tied to one place. We can seek adventure. And sometimes we find ourselves out and about based on life's many rhythms- Doctor's … [Read more...] about The Mobile Homeschool
Tapestry of Grace Homeschool Curriculum for Family-Style Learning
Have you found a homeschool curriculum you and your children absolutely love? One that is a perfect fit for everyone's learning style? A nice match for the age range of your household? That, my friends, is how I feel about Tapestry of Grace. Note: Since I first shared this review, I have the perspective of the years of rich education Tapestry has afforded us. I shared recent updates here at The … [Read more...] about Tapestry of Grace Homeschool Curriculum for Family-Style Learning
Choosing Elementary Homeschool Curriculum
Our focus today is on choosing elementary homeschool curriculum. We all have different ways we choose our homeschool programs. Some of us focus on what goals and learning objectives we have for our children. Others focus more on methods and styles of learning because they makes our homeschooling compatible with our daily life and our children's uniqueness. We hope that some of our suggestions can … [Read more...] about Choosing Elementary Homeschool Curriculum
First Language Lessons 3: Learning Grammar and Poems
This year my younger son started his homeschooling journey with us. He went to the private school from play group to the second grade of the elementary school. We are not English native speakers. Even our language, Indonesian, has little relationship with the Latin. Therefore, it is quite funny when I share about the English language lesson curriculum to people whose native language is English. … [Read more...] about First Language Lessons 3: Learning Grammar and Poems
Children’s Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
When we first started homeschooling I turned to the lovely book The Top 100 Homeschool Picks. Through the information inside, the self quiz and the results of that we were quickly and easily led to the Five In A Row Curriculum. We used that curriculum for five beautiful years. Then suddenly we were in need of new curriculum. Our eldest had reached a point where a new curriculum was needed to … [Read more...] about Children’s Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum
Classical Copywork Review
Our family has used the classical homeschooling method in various forms for over a decade. My boys grew up listening to the Story of the World and learning about great thinkers in history. They read poetry, Shakespeare, the Bible, and living history as they connected all aspects of history together in their minds and on paper timelines. One tool that we used in the early years of their … [Read more...] about Classical Copywork Review
Sonlight vs. Tapestry of Grace:Our Experience
This seems like a topic that has been covered elsewhere but I had a reader ask me about my thoughts and experiences with Sonlight and Tapestry of Grace. I will try to do my best at representing our family's experience with both programs. I originally wrote this entry for my Harmony Art Mom blog in the spring of 2009. First off, I love both approaches to homeschooling. Some of my fondest years … [Read more...] about Sonlight vs. Tapestry of Grace:Our Experience
The Ultimate Guide to Unit Studies for Homeschoolers
Unit Studies are a wonderful way to immerse your children in learning about one topic. It allows them to take an in-depth look at whatever subject you have chosen. You might choose topics like the Civil War, rain forests, poetry, or classical music. The possibilities are endless! Did you know we have a whole category of unit study reviews here at The Curriculum Choice? You can see them … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Unit Studies for Homeschoolers
Homeschool Sign Language and Deaf Culture Resources
Featuring a book written by a deaf person, this round up of homeschool sign language and deaf culture resources will enhance your learning. Ted Mills' delightful book will give you an understanding of the unique challenges a deaf person faces. Learning Sign Language In Your Homeschool These reviews of sign language resources are a great start to your homeschool studies of deaf culture. Is … [Read more...] about Homeschool Sign Language and Deaf Culture Resources
A Child’s Geography by Ann Voskamp: Explore His Earth
Ann Voskamp may be widely known for One Thousand Gifts, but our homeschool has benefited from one of her other, maybe lesser-known, books as well - A Child's Geography: Explore His Earth. We've used this resource about 4th/5th grade as an introduction to earth and space science by reading generally and completing the more hands-on activities. Then again about 8th grade as a deeper study, … [Read more...] about A Child’s Geography by Ann Voskamp: Explore His Earth