Homeschooling

Archive for October, 2005

Question: Homeschool Curriculum- secular - non bible based.?

I have made the decision to homeschool my first grader this coming school year. My reason for Homeschooling is that he came out of public school kindergarten knowing less than he did going in. That is not acceptable to me. He is not a genius but he is a smart kid.

I am not doing this for religious reasons and I am finding that most curriculums are for religious people and are bible based. I am trying to find a non-religious program for homeschool that is basic and simple to use while my other multiple little kids run around. I am also trying to avoid virtual schools sponsored by the school districts, computer programs, etc. I want my kids to learn how to use and navigate books not computers as a main source of information at this time.

If you know of any programs please send me links!!
Thanks.

Answer: Have a look at Calvert. http://www.calvertschool.org/calvert-school It has an excellent reputation. I can't say; I haven't used it myself. It covers prek through 8th, and everything you need comes in a box with complete teacher's instructions.

Lapbook Lessons: Rainbow Lapbook

Question: Homeschool Curriculum ?

i am homeschooled right now and have been since the middle of 5th grade. i am going to be in 9th grade next year and i need new curriculum. right now im using books. i have books for Biology, History and Science. but i need curriculum for Math, Grammer/Language Arts etc. i have used Switched on schoolhouse and i liked it and might be going back on that but i was wondering if there was anything else. i can work online but i would rather not be on the computer all day. my mom would be home with me all day so it doesnt need to be like a self-schooling type thing.

so if you know of any good schoolbook brands or computer programs that i could look into that would be awesome(:

thanks! (:
i am willing to mix books and computer programs.

Answer: For math we really love Teaching Textbooks. It is easy to follow and understand. It comes with solutions CDs so you can see the answer to every problem. Here is a link -

http://www.teachingtextbooks.com

For Grammar, we have used Easy Grammar. Here is a link -

http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1263849707-1749629&subject=7&category=1750

Technology as an Integration Tool with EasyTech - Homeschool Buyers Co-op Video