As homeschool moms, we are continually reevaluating whether our homeschool curriculum choices are the best they can be for our student, our family, and ourselves. Read as contributor Michelle Habrych shares about the best places to get used homeschool curriculum. Planning Ahead If you have an … [Read more...]
A Homeschool Writing Curriculum I Love Doing with my Elementary Kids
I received the following homeschool writing curriculum for free and was compensated for my time. All opinions are honest, and I was not required to post a positive review. You know what subject I find hardest to teach in my homeschool? Writing! I have struggled with finding a great homeschool … [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...]
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...]
The Incredible Benefits of Using Lapbooks in a Homeschool
For years we have used lapbooks in our homeschool. In case you have never looked into using this technique yourself, I'm excited today to share about the incredible benefits of using lapbooks in your homeschool. What is a lapbook? Basically, it's a group of paper mini-books that are glued or … [Read more...]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Next Year’s Homeschool (with Free Printable Pack)
[Today's article "A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Next Year's Homeschool" was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] It’s spring! For many of us that means the end of another year of homeschooling. Whether you continue educating through the summer or take a break for three months, at some … [Read more...]
How to Navigate a Homeschool Conference
[Today's post "How to Navigate a Homeschool Conference was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] Navigating a homeschool conference can be tricky. There are many things to see, much to learn, and lots of activities to take part in. If you’re not careful, you can easily become overwhelmed. … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Homeschool Conference
[Today's article "How to Choose a Homeschool Conference" was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] It’s spring and that means homeschool conferences! So many workshops attend and vendor halls to explore! But, how do you choose the homeschool conference that’s right for you out of the many … [Read more...]
The Most Awesome Math Games for Your Homeschool
[Today's post "The Most Awesome Math Games for Your Homeschool" was written by veteran homeschool mom and contributor to I Choose Joy! Michelle Habrych.] Math can be extremely difficult for some children. Other students grasp it easily and never struggle. Then there are students who are … [Read more...]
How to Conquer the February Blahs in Your Homeschool
[Today's article "How to Conquer the February Blahs in Your Homeschool" was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] It’s coming. After the holidays, we get back to the business of homeschooling. Sometimes we tell ourselves we need to get “caught up” on our work, so we assign more work. We stay … [Read more...]
Transitioning from Homeschooling Middle School to High School
[Today's post "Transitioning from Homeschooling Middle School to High School" was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] Transitioning from Homeschooling Middle School to High School When I started homeschooling a decade ago, my husband and I agreed that I would try it for a year and see how … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Use Music to Beat the Homeschool Blahs
If you are stuck in a rut or are having motivational issues in your homeschool (don't we all have those moments?,) you might want to try doing something musical! Today I'll share with you 5 Easy Ways to Use Music to Beat the Homeschool Blahs. Listen to Music Take some time to simply listen … [Read more...]
Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before Homeschooling
I have been homeschooling my eight children for eleven years. There have been ups and downs, of course. Here is a question I've been contemplating this last week: If I could go back and start over again, what advice would I give yourself? What might I have done differently? What would I want new … [Read more...]
How to Teach Math When it’s Too Challenging for the Homeschool Mom
[Today's post "When Math is Too Challenging for the Homeschooling Mom" was written by contributor Michelle Habrych.] It’s finally happened. I knew this day would arrive, but did it have to come so quickly? My son had math problems today that I was absolutely clueless to help him … [Read more...]
Homeschool Giveaways Black Friday Freebies
It's that time of the year again over at Homeschool Giveaways! Every year they do a big bundle of FREE stuff homeschoolers love for Black Friday. You can get it all for FREE (no purchase necessary or any "catch.") This year you will get 11 FREE products for your homeschool and even a few items … [Read more...]
Gena’s Homeschool Picks for Black Friday Sales
Last night I told my husband I was working on this post, and he said "Homeschoolers aren't buying curriculum on Black Friday. They're buying shoes and electronics and things like that." I said, "Oh, yes we are!" We homeschool moms are always trying to find ways to save money, right? And, Black … [Read more...]
Giveaway: $30 Crafty Classroom Gift Certificate
I know you've been waiting for this one! Today I have another giveaway: $30 Crafty Classroom Gift Certificate. It runs November 6-14. Be sure to enter so you can have a fun shopping spree over at the Crafty Classroom! What can you use your gift certificate for? Crafty Classroom: Alphabet, Bible, … [Read more...]
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