I have recently decided to homeschool my 7 year old son. He completed first grade at a local Christian private school (where I taught Pre-K) and we are now ready for a change for several reasons. He is high academic and loves learning! Any curriculum ideas? Would prefer Chrisitan based and challenging. Thanks!! Christian*
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I don't really understand your question. You want us to pic acurriculum idea for your kid? um..He's Barely In 1st grade.
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If it were me, I'd go to the public school's website for their standards for 2nd grade. Then I would create a curriculum using their standards as a guideline. The library has books, video, dvds, audio and cd roms. You can also find loads of free resources online. You will find your sons learning style and can adapt your teaching style so you can spend your time more efficiently. Creating a curriculum takes time but saves so much money that it is well worth it.
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There are many different types of Christian based curriculum.But there are several free online charter schools there as well that have excellent curriculum. Using an online charter can make things much easier for you. I have tried so many different kinds and I believe K12 is the best. Many online charter schools are popping up all over. Many of them are now using k12 products. k12 schoolsare good for many reasons. Each student is given a placement test and then given individualized curriculum based on his or her individual needs. With the help of online charter schools today, homeschooling can be much easier than it used to be. They provide you with everything you need, a computer, a printer, books, supplies, and teachers that you can both email and call for help and assistance. This is free and there are no charges. Online schools are definitely becoming a way of the future for the children in generations to come. Going to an online school is no different than going to a traditional public school or a private school. They graduate with a real diploma the same as any school. My son graduated from an online charter school and now attends a private university (University Of Dayton) with scholarships. They will also help you with making sure that all state required tests are done yearly and proficiencies are completed for graduation.
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A Beka is commonly used in private schools and is very popular among homeschoolers. Sonlight is very good--you can adapt more the work to his level than you could with A Beka. But you could also develop your own program tailored to him, which would maintain his interest and love for learning more (especially more than A Beka, imo). Unit studies might be a good approach with him.
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Sonlight, Sonlight, Sonlight And they have an amazing return offer if it's not a good fit. We've use Sonlight for the past 5 years and love it! Your son will be challenged, you will both love all the great books and you will have great memories together! Best of Luck to you Warm Regards, jana http://www.purehomeschooling.c... http://www.summerhouseliving.c...
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We use Abeka which is Christian based and is considered a year above grade level of most public schools. We focus on math, phonics and language arts and we have really enjoyed it. We do our own thing for history and science. I would suggest finding out your child's learning style. How does he best receive and process information? Base your search for curriculum on that. Here is some information on learning styles: http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/learning-styles.html Here is some information on different ways to homeschool, along with some popular curriculum options: http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/homeschooling-methods.html
