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Hi! I'm Gena, the mom of eight children, ages 21 down to 9. I have homeschooled them from the very beginning. My blog is a place to share my joy in my family, in my home, reviewing helpful homeschooling materials so you can make informed decisions, providing tips for homemaking, and sharing about our everyday life.
I Choose Joy
1w ago
If you’re looking for an exciting Easter craft to do with your children, look no further than making your own Easter egg crayons! It’s a fun, easy craft that will keep your kids entertained and boost their creativity. Plus, it’s a great way to use up those broken crayons from around the house. Let’s get...
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1M ago
Disclosure: I received a one-year trial of Fast Transcripts and monetary compensation in order to write an honest review of it. I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Today I’m happy to review Fast Transcripts homeschool transcript service. As you may know, a high school transcript is important to have...
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2M ago
I love Groundhog’s Day! It’s every year on February 2. Why do I love it? Because it’s a reminder that spring is coming. And, groundhogs are so cute! You’ll definitely want to make a Groundhog’s Day Rice Cake this year with your kids! History of Groundhog’s Day When I was doing some research for my...
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2M ago
Are you looking for (like I was) Forensic Science for homeschooled high school students? Then you’ll love reading about this new curriculum from MasterBooks called Intro to Forensic Science for 11th and 12th graders. Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Intro to Forensic Science Today, we are going […]
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4M ago
I love homemade gifts. There’s something about them that make the gift even more special! Today I’m happy to share my top pick of homemade gifts from Etsy ~ perfect for homeschool families! Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Personalized Gifts These personalized alphabet shirts are adorable! […]
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4M ago
Welcome to the 2023 Homeschool Deals for Black Friday & Cyber Monday. I’ll continue to post any new sales, coupon codes, etc. as I learn about them. Memorize this link: ichoosejoy.org/deals and check back often! Have fun shopping! Here are the best sales I’ve rounded up for the 2022 Gena’s Top Black Friday Homeschool Deals! […]
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5M ago
Who’s ready for some Gingerbread Man fun? You’ll love these three related but different crafts that you can use to decorate your Christmas tree, a wreath, your walls, or even presents! Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Ceramic Gingerbread Ornament Tutorial Ceramic Gingerbread Ornament Supplies Ceramic gingerbread ornament […]
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7M ago
[Today’s post “Using Mythology and Percy Jackson Books to Teach Middle School Writing” was written by guest contributor Michelle Habrych.] Ignite your middle school students’ passion for writing with the free “Guide to Using Mythology and Percy Jackson Books” from I Choose Joy. This resource-rich guide ingeniously combines Greek mythology and the captivating Percy Jackson […]
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7M ago
I’m happy to share with you today a review of the Birds of a Feather Activity Book from All About Learning Press. Disclosure: I received a free copy of Birds of a Feather in order to honestly review it here. I also get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. What is Birds […]
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10M ago
If you’re an American homeschooler, then a U.S. State Study is most certainly on your list of things to do with your elementary homeschoolers. I just recently finished it up with my own kids, and am so happy to share with you today “The Ultimate List of U.S. State Study Resources.” If you have any […]
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