We are starting back to homeschool next Monday, and since it's the day of the great total solar eclipse happening near us, we're doing a big focus on the eclipse that day. I've found some amazing resources that you might want to take advantage of as well! What is a Solar Eclipse? First, check … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Parent With Joy
5 Ways to Parent With Joy Seventeen years ago I became a mom. It changed my life, and I'll never be the same again. Raising kids is awesome. They can make you laugh with their hilariousness. They can make you melt with their cuteness. They can inspire you with their kindness. But raising kids … [Read more...]
Phonics With Penmanship ~ New Curriculum for Preschool & Kindergarten
[Today's guest post Phonics with Penmanship ~ New Curriculum for Preschool & Kindergarten was written by the author Misty Leask.] For Preschool Phonics with Penmanship is a full year preschool age program that teaches your child each sound that every letter makes. It isn't enough just to teach … [Read more...]
iHN Gift Basket Giveaway of 6 Online Music & Drama Courses
Welcome to the annual iHN Gift Basket Giveaways! Here at I Choose Joy! you will have an opportunity to enter to win 6 Online Music & Drama Courses. But first, this is launch week of my newest online music course Music Appreciation of the Romantic Era for High School! What Online Music & … [Read more...]
Review: Homeschool Planet, an Amazing Online Homeschool Planner
This is a sponsored post by Homeschool Buyers Co-op. I received the product for free and was compensated for my time. All opinions are honest and I was not required to post a positive review. Online Homeschool Planner I am the type of homeschool planner who puts a few things down on paper, but … [Read more...]
2017-2018 Homeschool Curriculum Choices for Kindergarten Thru High School
This year my youngest child enters kindergarten! I can't believe after parenting and homeschooling 16 years, I won't have a preschooler anymore. :) I'm really excited about our plans for the year. We are settled in our new home, and I'm ready to hit the ground running come August 21. See below for … [Read more...]
Having Fun and Learning with Historical Stories of Survival- The Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
I'm really excited to share "Having Fun and Learning with Historical Stories of Survival- The Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906." It's a brand new study from Justine Gamble of Making Homeschool Fun. You may remember I reviewed one of her unit studies for the American Girl books about Josefina. … [Read more...]
Why it’s Beneficial to do Bible Journaling with a Free Bible Journaling Course & an awesome giveaway)
I love to read my Bible daily, but sometimes I tend to get in a rut. I want to keep learning and growing closer to Christ and have found that Bible Journaling is one way to spark a new interest. Today I'll share why it's beneficial to do Bible Journaling. Plus, keep reading below to see Free … [Read more...]
Fun and Creative Ways to Use Basic Invite in Your Homeschool
This is a sponsored post by Basic Invite. All opinions are honest and are my own. I was recently introduced to Basic Invite, an online company that provides stationery, announcements, cards, printables, etc. As I was thinking about it, I realized that there are a lot of fun and … [Read more...]
Why I am Pro-Life: Marching for Those Who Can’t
[Todays' article "Why I am Pro-Life: Marching for Those Who Can’t" was written by contributor Elizabeth Tomaszewski.] I was fourteen years old when I first learned about abortion. My best friend at the time attended the March for Life with her church. Tess told me about abortion practices and the … [Read more...]
IEW $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway
Many homeschoolers are quite familiar with IEW - The Institute for Excellence in Writing - and are excited to have a chance to win an IEW $50 Gift Certificate to use toward their high quality writing (and other!) materials. Read on to the end of the post to see the IEW $50 Gift Certificate … [Read more...]
The Most Important & Useful Thing You Can Do to Prepare for Your Homeschool Year
I've been homeschooling a long time. Some years I'm more prepared than others. Last year was a bad year. It was compounded by the fact that we made a sudden and unexpected move in the middle of the school year. I know what I want to do this year to be far more prepared. And I'd like to share it with … [Read more...]
Amazing Homemaking Resources Giveaway
We women are always looking for ways to help us in our homemaking, aren't we? That's why I'm so excited to share this giveaway with you today. There are over $985 worth of homemaking goodies here!You can enter to win only through Monday, July 10th, so hurry! Enter Here Here are the details: … [Read more...]
Review of Analytical Grammar
[Today's review of Analytical Grammar was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] Teaching grammar to your kids can be difficult if you don’t know where to begin. Often we piece together grammar lessons, not teaching in any real sequence. We may even start to wonder “What’s the point?” After … [Read more...]
Help Your Kids Learn About the Weather with “What Makes the Weather?”
One of my favorite science curriculum writers is The Homeschool Scientist, and this week she is launching a brand new product: "What Makes the Weather: A Hands-On Study of Atmospheric Conditions." It's only $3.99! Here is what you'll find in "What Makes the Weather: A Hands-On Study of … [Read more...]
5 Wonderful Benefits of Using Online Learning to do Early Math
I love doing natural "living" math with my youngest kids. I have rarely used an actual math curriculum all year long with them. But there are times when it's also great to give them something from a real math curriculum. That's what I've been doing with my 6-year-old (almost 7) this summer. Here … [Read more...]
Great Summer Reads for Teens
[Today's article "Great Summer Reads for Teens" was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] Summer is a fabulous time to get lost in a good story. For teenagers, it’s also a time to choose books they may not have time to read during the school year. Here are some recommendations of great sumer … [Read more...]
Excellent Summer Reads for Moms
[Today's post "Great Summer Reads for Moms" was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] I have always loved reading. It started as a young girl and continued into my adult years. There were a few years where I don’t remember reading much—those would probably be the preschool and early … [Read more...]
“Summer Media Guidelines” for a Smooth Summer (with free printable download)
This was the first really "free" week we have had this summer. So, I knew it was time to post our Summer Media Guidelines where all my kids could see it. We have a set number of things for the kids to accomplish each day before they are allowed to do any media (computer game, iPad, video, … [Read more...]
Giveaway: Crafty Classroom R.E.A.D. Curriculum Notebook & Review Pack ($40 value)
I'm excited to tell you about the newest curriculum bundle from Crafty Classroom--and to be giving away a set! It's a $40 value. The winner will receive both the Crafty Classroom R.E.A.D. Curriculum Notebook and R.E.A.D. Review Pack. R.E.A.D. stands for "Ready, Eager, Able, and Determined" to … [Read more...]
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