Curriculum
Picking a curriculum is probably one of the more daunting tasks of homeschooling.
My biggest piece of advice?
If you find that the curriculum you are trying doesn't fit for your family, do not be afraid to try something else. Don't be afraid to pick and choose whichever combination of materials works best.
Thats the freedom in homeschool. Building your own families education system. One that is designed for your own family not someone else's.
My biggest piece of advice?
If you find that the curriculum you are trying doesn't fit for your family, do not be afraid to try something else. Don't be afraid to pick and choose whichever combination of materials works best.
Thats the freedom in homeschool. Building your own families education system. One that is designed for your own family not someone else's.
AccreditedThese are programs that follow state and federal guidelines to maintain an accreditation. These are programs that are typically more structured and offer less flexibility.
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Charlotte MasonThis style focuses on the education of the whole child. There is a lot of flexibility in this style, using a combination of set curriculums and living books.
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ClassicalClassical education using the trivium as its foundation for teaching. The goal of education is to make lifelong learners.
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Distance LearningAll the different styles of learning now have an online option. This page will list your various options.
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Free OptionsThe curriculum here are either free or very low cost. There are various free options that fit into the different learning styles.
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TraditionalTraditional homeschooling teaches students what to learn. These curriculums are designed to emulate teaching methods from public and private schools.
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Nature BasedThis learning style is heavily focused on learning through nature. some curriculums are supplemental based while others offer options for more thorough learning.
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Unit StyleCurriculums set up unit style allow learning to be done by topic versus by grade level per se. All of the different scholastic subjects are usually taught together through the specific topic.
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