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The styles of learning and home school curriculum that are used by home
schooling families are as varied as the families themselves. You need to
evaluate several criteria before you settle on the right home school curriculum
for you and your children. What are your motivation, method, and philosophy
for home schooling? What are your children’s primary learning styles?
How much time do you have to develop your lesson plans? Talk to others
who have used curriculum in the past and ask for recommendations. Keep
in mind that their opinions will be based on their goals and philosophies.
Evaluate theirs against yours as you consider their input.
Home school curriculum is much more than a set of teacher lesson plans,
worksheets and books. It is a tool that you will use to deliver the education
and vision you have for your children. If cost is a factor, there are used
curriculum packages available, but don’t make this important education
decision based strictly on budget. You also need to be comfortable with
the material. You will be the one implementing it. Make this decision with
careful consideration as it will be one of your most important home school
decisions.
There is a wealth of materials available out there and it would be worth
your while to do some in-depth research. Many companies offer their home
school curriculum online such as Saxon Math, Alpha Omega, and Math U See,
Son light Curriculum, A Beka Curriculum, & Evergreen Curriculum. You
can also find a wide variety of used curriculum, lesson plans, learning
resources and other home school supplies. Don’t be afraid to use
more than one source for curriculum. Remember that curriculum is best used
as a tool in your home school, not all, end all to education.
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