Learning at Home -Part 5 Resources
August 15, 2008
As I stated earlier this week there are endless resources for homeschoolers to choose from and even if you do not homeschool you may want to supliment with some solid materials.
Before I get into my recommendations I want to make clear that each family, just as each child is different! One family can and usually will have children with different learning styles. I have one who soaks up everything she reads, the other three were/are hands on…which is how the majority learn. So what works for one of your children may not work for another one. Parents will differ on what they believe is important to their child's education.
I said all of that to say, take time to research learning styles and curriculum choices. Do NOT spend a lot of money on books when you are first starting out. I cannot begin to tell you how many books we've bought and ended us hating and not using. Talk with as many parents as you can about what they use and why. Remember you do not want a government style education in your home. You want your children to embrace learning.
The internet is FULL of resources, even free resources!
Attend a homeschool conference if possible. Here is a FANTASIC online homeschool conference that you can listen to speakers at HOME when you have time. I honestly believe that this conference will give you a good idea of what direction is best for your family… AND there are TONS of free giveaways and special offers, all for less than what you would pay to go to a live event.
If possible do unit studies and read together, even several grade levels at once. The younger ones will glean from the older ones.
Creation Science- Answers in Genesis – This is our favorite!
Math- Abeka for the younger grades (you don't have to do all the questions on each page!)
Phonics- Abeka
Reading- Choose real books the kids are interested in.
History- Greenleaf Press, Use the reading list from Charlotte Mason, Vision Forum or Veritas Press
Science- BJU is good, but if at all possible do unit studies! Make it interesting and fun.
Here is a great site that you can get something FREE each day of the week!
The above resource is my Frugal Friday Tip! You can hop on over to Crystal's site for for Frugal ideas!
Make sure you include REAL LIFE in your planning. Teach practical skills that they will need every day as adults.
I have just scratched the surface here.
Don't forget my interview tomorrow with my guest that gave up her High School teaching career to be a stay home mom and teach her own children. She is going to share with us her approach that makes learning enjoyable. She will actually share things I wish I had known 15 years ago when we first started homeschooling! She ha a wealth of wisdom to share. Don't miss it!
Learning at Home
Part 1 Stepping Out of the Box
Part 2 The Confusion of Socialization
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