Homeschooling

Archive for February, 2009

Question: What Homeschool Curriculum do you use and how is you daily schedule!?

I am just Curious what age are the kids? Does it work really well? What grade level are you at? Add details!
We use Life pac For Bible and Health
Rod and Staff For Reading Math English Science and Spelling!
and For history We are doing the old Missouri History book!
Art We use A reason For art Pack #4
And Home ec The Christian Life Home Economics!

and How does you scedule go
Are is like this
Bible
Science
Math
English
Lunch
Reading
History
spelling
Art
Home ec on thursdays!

Answer: We don't use any specific Homeschool Curriculum--it's a mish mash of different things. I don't even have a specific curriculum for certain subjects.

As for schedule, it's like this:

Up around 7.
Have breakfast, get dressed and all that. Maybe have a bit of story time.
Get working by 8:30. Work can include: reading, writing, math, science, social studies, art, etc.
Break for lunch.
Our afternoons are never the same: we're out at least once a week, often 3 times. When we are home, we might do some schooly stuff, or they may just have free time to play outside or play games or help me bake something...

My kids are only 6 and 9. I doubt this'll be the same routine in 3 years time!

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Question: What is the best Homeschool Math Curriculum that my child can do online?

My children are currently in public school, but I am considering Home Schooling. I was wondering if anyone knew of a great math curriculum that can be done online. They are in 3rd and 4th grade. Right now, I would like for them to be able to strengthen what they are currently learning and be able to move on to new things.
Thanks!

Answer: Aleks.com. This is an online program that virtually tracks with your child, so it continually challenges them (but not too much) and doesn't make them slog through hours of things they have already mastered. I don't know the specifics on price, but it's pretty reasonable. I believe you can sign up for a free 2-4 weeks to give it a try before you decide to purchase it.

http://www.aleks.com/independent

Hope that helps!

Homeschool Resources: Online Math Tutor - Edufire.com