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Your One Stop Spot For Curriculum Choices

I get asked often if I have a place where people can view available curriculum and up until now I did not. This will be just a list of available curriculum with a link to their sites. I am not going into detail on each curriculum. Some of the curriculum packages I offer involve me selecting two choices per subject based on what fits your needs best and giving you a run down on those so you can make an informed choice. If that seems beneficial to you, send me an email or a message on social media. This is also not an extensive list as I do not pretend to know all the available options out there. These are materials I have used, friends have used, or I have seen advertised. If you’re wondering about a certain curriculum, feel free to make a post about it in my facebook group and see if others have feedback!

DISCLAIMER

I do not want to add to anyone’s stress level. If you get easily overhelmed by choices, WALK AWAY! You may be more interested in purchasing the package where I go through the curriculum choices for you and select a couple that suit what you’re looking for. If you already know what you want to use next year or have already purchased, proceed with CAUTION. Again, I do not wish to make anyone doubt themselves or be more stressed. I only want to help those who have no idea where to start. I hope if you’re feeling you want to homeschool but you have no idea what the options are for curriculum, this will be helpful.

Language ARts

This is a subject that covers a wide array of topics. Some of these programs are complete Language Arts programs and some cover only a certain aspect, such as spelling or reading, etc.

The Good and The Beautiful

Masterbooks Language Lessons for a Living Education

Institute for Excellence in Writing

Abeka

All About Learning ( Seperate reading and spelling programs. Good for kids who need a slow and thorough process. Not ideal for your quick or advanced learners. I use this for one kid but not the other)

Explode the Code (phonics program)

Writing Strands (writing program)

Writing with Ease

Learning without Tears (we use the handwriting without tears portion for both girls to practice printing and Hailey uses the Building Writers workbooks as well.)

Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons (strictly a first reading program)

Christian Light Education (this is a module format. There is a workbook per unit)

My Father’s World (Charlotte Mason Style)

LIFEPAC

Fun Schooling

Gather ‘Round Homeschool (This is different than any other. It is a family style approach to learning that leans to Charlotte Mason style. It’s a unit based approach and covers all subjects but Math. It is in it’s first year of existance.)

I know there are likely many, many more Language Arts options out there and if you use one that isn’t listed here please add to comments or message me to add it! But I do hope this helps some.

Math

Wherever possible I will link you to the actual company site for each program as I think that is a better way to get information about the product, see inside, and take a placement test if ncessary. That does not mean that is the only, or best, way to purchase the product. Amazon, christianbook.com and canadianhomeeducation.com also have many of these options available for purchase.

These curriculums take different approaches to math and are at a wide variety of skills taught per grade. It is wise to really look at what is taught in each grade level or take a placement test so you order what is write for your child. There are many ways to teach math that are all successful; make sure your child is retaining information and learning the “why” along with the mental math aspect.

Horizons

Saxon

Math-U-See

Jump Math (This is what I have used all along so there are many images of this on my instagram)

The Good and The Beautiful

Masterbooks Math Lessons for a Living Education

Teaching Textbooks (This is an online program for grade 3+)

Singapore Math

Right Start Math

Abeka

Christian Light Education

Math Mammoth

Fun Schooling (I, personally, would only use this as a supplement to one of the other programs mentioned for math)

Science

I will share a few resources for Science but, especially if your kids are young, you can learn a lot through life and some library books. Maybe a science experiment book. You can look up what is taught in your province per grade and follow that if you like. But if you like to follow a curriculum, here are a few choices:

The Good and The Beautiful (I recommend the short safety unit from TGTB for everyone, not just homeschoolers)

Masterbooks

Sonlight

Apologia

Abeka (this link is filtered for grade 1-3 but just take those filters off to see other grades)

BJU Press

Portage and Main (geared more toward certain provinces. Canadian made)

Fun Schooling

Social Studies

The Story of the World

The Great Canadian Adventure (I also have code for this FROMKRISTIN10 )

Christian Light Education

Peppermint Stick Learning Company Inc.https://www.peppermintsticklearningco.com/product-category/the-socials/

Northwoods Press – Donna Ward (there is so much on this site. I just linked to geography but there is lots. Shop around)

Gather ‘Round Homeschool (Again, this is a family style Charlotte Mason type program that is different than most others. It is unit study based and covers most things but math. You get a teachers guide and a workbook per child)

Portage and Main

Fun Schooling

You guys, I am promising you that there are many more options than you see here. There are even so many little workbooks on Amazon as well if that strikes your fancy. I just wanted to give you a spot where you saw the options and could click links instead of getting lost in the google maze and feeling overwhelmed. If looking at this blog post overwhelms you, WALK AWAY! If you already know what you want to do next year, this post is likely not for you. I dont want to confuse you or make you second guess what you have chosen.

If you have no idea what to pick and feel overwhelmed, message me to set up a consulting call. You can book an hour call with me for $30 to discuss some things or you can choose the option where I sort through these for you and pick what would best suit what you’re looking for.

BUT HEAR ME ON THIS, you do not need a fancy or expensive curriculum to educate your child at home. You can do this on a budget with small purchases as well if that is your choice. Reading opens up the universe to us and our children so you can never underestimate the power of reading together! You can learn so much just from that.

Let me know if I missed your favourite program on my list and I’ll add it!

xo

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Hi I am Kristin Stewart. I consider myself so lucky to be a homeschool mommy! Before I was a mother, I was a teacher in both public and Christian boards and I loved teaching so much. However, once my first daughter was born I knew God was calling me to be at home with her. So when it was time for her to start school, homeschooling was a natural fit for us. Read More…

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Another week of school done and enjoying the beach on this beautiful Friday afternoon.
1ish week of school to go.
#raisingreaders #alwaysbringabook #raisingreaders
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Homeschool perk- the freedom to travel. Packed up Homeschool perk- the freedom to travel. Packed up our books and brought them to the land of the red sand. The beach is calling, we must go!
Friends, popsicles, butterflies and tiny pools…. Friends, popsicles, butterflies and tiny pools….we love summer ❤️
Starting our study of Numbers today for Bible time Starting our study of Numbers today for Bible time. It’s important to me that the girls understand the importance of looking at a whole book of the Bible for context and understanding of how each event fits into the bigger picture of Gods salvation. 

The Bible Handbook from @thedailygraceco to overview and introduce the book.

The Story of Numbers by @readkaleidoscope writes it geared toward kids.

And not pictured, our Bibles. We frequently go over checking back to our Bible if we arent sure about something in another book. 

What are you studying?
Cheers to the other mamas just finally getting the Cheers to the other mamas just finally getting their quiet time at 10:15 am because they’ve been in diffuse and correct mode all morning. 

Here’s to the mamas with a child who needs a little “extra” in the regulation department. (If you know what I mean, you know). 

To the ones taking deep breaths and calling on the fruits of the spirit to help her deal with the current “explosion”. 

To the mama who wonders if she’s doing it right but knows it’s worth it. 

God chose me to mother her and He chose you to mother yours. He did that purposefully and He will equip us. If you are a Christian, you have the fruits of the spirit and the help of the Holy Spirit. 

Take a deep breath, a quiet minute and ask God for wisdom and help for this day. It’s an honour and a privilege to have this job of mama.

Hard doesn’t equal bad. 

Here’s to you mama! Keep going. ❤️
All About Reading tip: give them last years reader All About Reading tip: give them last years readers for independent reading.

 She always wants a few minutes to read on her own before bed and she likes to read last years AAR readers because she knows she won’t get a story that’s too hard. 

There’s nothing wrong with letting kids independent reading material be below their instructional level.
It’s a great way to build fluency and confidence and avoid frustration.

Thankful for these readers with interesting stories and colourful pictures @allaboutlearning ❤️
We had a great hike adventure on this beautiful sp We had a great hike adventure on this beautiful spring day!
A look through, and long explanation of, Learning A look through, and long explanation of, Learning Language Arts Through Literature grade 4. 
Let me know if you have any questions!
Sharing the math manipulatives I used today in my Sharing the math manipulatives I used today in my stories. My youngest really thrives when she learns hands on. These are from amazon, except the animals that are from the dollar store.
Read with your kids! 👏🏻Read to them. Let the Read with your kids! 👏🏻Read to them. Let them read to you. Take turns share reading. Read your own books beside each other. READ!

The benefits of reading to your kids are staggering. Not only are there crazy academic benefits, there are also relational benefits. Reading together is such a bonding experience. It helps calm your tiny ones and it brings your older kids to you. 

She’s almost 10 and she’s been reading since she was 4. She’s a voracious reader, reads constantly. I might need a job just to keep her in books. She can read as well as people twice her age. Some might naturally think there’s no point in reading to her anymore. She doesn’t need me to, she’s capable on her own. 

I disagree! We always have a book on the go together. It’s so bonding to be mutually enjoying a book and into it together. It allows her to relax or draw while I read to her. It gives us something to do just the two of us when we have time but I’m tired. Sometimes we just snuggle up like this reading our own books, pausing when she wants to talk about her book. Benefits here are we are physically connected and I get to know what shes reading and be available for discussion. 

All that to say, read with your kids!! Even when they’re older!! 

Together, she and I are loving the Tuesday’s with the Castle series. We’re on our last one!! What are you reading with your big kids?
What a great fsmily hike today to the southern tip What a great fsmily hike today to the southern tip of our island! 75 ish min hike for the whole crew!
Mystery of History Level 1. This is the history p Mystery of History Level 1. 
This is the history program we are using this year and I love it. This is likely what we will use for the next few years. I think this level will last us 2 years since we don’t do History daily.
This is a Bible based curriculum. It begins with creation and goes through history chronologically from there. Each lesson is short with a lesson in the text to be read (I read it out loud) and then a selection of activities. Each lesson has an activity for younger students, middle students and older students. 
There are some written components you can choose, such as matching characters with descriptions or answering comprehension questions. But as the teacher you can pick and choose what you want your kids to do. It can all be oral if you prefer. 
You can order timeline images and work throughout this whole curriculum to make a timeline. This is neat as it allows the kids to see how it all first together.
I love using this resource to learn together as a family!! 

#mysteryofhistory #homeschoolhistory
Merriest Christmas from our house to yours!! Looki Merriest Christmas from our house to yours!! Looking forward to this week off of school and next week we will be back at it!! My plans this week are mostly to read! How are you spending this week?
We are all so excited to see the snow and hope it We are all so excited to see the snow and hope it stays for Christmas
Grumpy mom goes to the beach. If you hear report Grumpy mom goes to the beach. 

If you hear reports of a crazy lady walking Stanley beach in the downpour and singing at the top of her lungs, have no fear, ‘twas just me. 

Do you know the best part of homeschooling? Being with your kids all the time. Getting to make so many memories and develop a strong bond, laugh together, train them, shape their character, disciple them, see them grow up….

Do you know the hardest part of homeschooling? 
Being with your kids all the time. All the mess, all the noise, all the discipline and discipling and correction. Not being able to outsource the tiring and hard parts of parenting. 

Homeschooling isn’t neat and tidy that’s for sure. It’s loud and messy and tiring and hard. And it’s beautiful and rewarding and bonding and the best decision we ever made. 

Doesn’t have to be one or the other. Both can be true. I can love it and think it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done all at the same time. 

So that’s what brings me in my raincoat and boots, worship music blaring out of my pocket and out of my lips, to the beach…getting myself ungrumpy and ready for another week of the hardest and best thing I’ve ever done. I wouldn’t change it for all the money in the world. ❤️

@valmariepaper a nod to your grumpy mom takes a holiday book. ❤️
“I believe in God the Father, I believe in Jesus “I believe in God the Father,
I believe in Jesus Christ,
I believe in the Holy Spirit
And He’s given us new life.
I believe in the crucifixion, 
I believe that He conquered death.
I believe in the resurrection
And He’s coming back again
I believe.”

Last Sunday our oldest daughter publicly declared her saving faith and allegiance to Jesus through the act of obedience through believers baptism. What a glorious day! And for her daddy to do the honours was even more special. 

We will continue to disciple her as she grows in knowledge, understanding and love for God. 

You do not need to share my beliefs to be welcome here. I’ve got a seat for you at my table regardless of your religious views. But may where my belief, love and allegiance lays never be in question. 

We love you Hailey girl ❤️
One row of carrots and a few onions harvested. Abo One row of carrots and a few onions harvested. About 1/3 of what’s there so lots more work to do.
Thank you God for this harvest and it’s provision for our family
I accidentally cut myself off! Here is part 2! I a I accidentally cut myself off! Here is part 2! I also forgot that there are usually individual white boards down below with the binders but they used them this morning and they’re not put back yet!
Showing the rolling cart we use for school this ye Showing the rolling cart we use for school this year
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