We asked and you answered. This post is a compilation of all the info that you have shared!
Here is a refresher of the question:
What curriculum has worked best for you for homeschooling?
Maybe share a certain book, software, manipulative, etc. that you couldn’t do without?
Memarie Lane has a list of links on the blog side bar that link to several FREE sites.
MileHiMama said: I have links to what we used last year on my left sidebar. We’re sticking with the same curriculums this year, too. I love Miquon Math. LOVE it! Also Story of the World for history is just right for 2-3rd grade. I reviewed a couple of homeschooling books here: Homeschool Book Reviews
Crazy Lady Cheryl enjoyed using the Prairie Primer for elementary studies. Her daughters have fond memories of lessons from this book.
Christine home schools five kids, one with Tourettes and two with Reactive Attachment Disorder. So, she has to have something very flexible, yet really good, too!
“I’m now crazy, crazy, and CRAZY about Sonlight. I teach all four of my oldest together with History/Geography and Science. I utilize my library instead of buying all of the books from the publisher.
It’s an ideal solution for so many different needs and learning styles.
The other item about which I would like to RAVE is Sequential Spelling. It is a completely different approach to spelling (immediate correction – no weekly spelling tests – no grades). It teaches thoroughly without adding in the major stresses that are a booger for special needs kids.”
Tammy agrees with Christine about the Sequential Spelling. Genius is a terrible speller, and has always hated traditional spelling and tests in school. She looks forward to spelling each day, with the Sequential Spelling material. We are definitely buying that one again next year.
HopewellMomSchool felt that when they homeschooled (3/5th grades) loved “How ___ Works” series {i.e. “How Math Works?) For projects and loved a lot of the books at Amblesideonline.org What I wouldn’t buy again? Classical Writing Aesop. We LOVED Beautiful Feet’s Geography with the Hollins books! Still favorites!
Molytail has a big vote for Apologia’s elementary level stuff – “we did the astronomy one last year and it was awesome. Lots of good information, wonderful, bright, and colorful photos, links on their websites (you get a password with each book) to extra info….fun projects, the works. It’s written to the child in a way that older kids can enjoy reading it on their own. We had a great time using it… the only thing is that it *can* get a bit monotonous doing the same subject all year, so perhaps using it along with other science topics would work best for some. :-)”
Susan has a list of favorites from over the years to share. “Mystery of History (we’ve completed volumes I and II), History for Little Pilgrims, Apologia Science (we’ve done General, Physical, and just started Biology), I LOVE Rod and Staff for Grammar and BOOKS, BOOKS, and more BOOKS. I encourage new homeschoolers to read a ton…to your children, listen to them read, and have the read on their own every day.”
Becky adores My Father’s World! “I started with it in Kindergarten am still using it in 2nd grade.”
G recommends Oak Meadow. The early grades are gentle, using good stories and a lot of art to teach. As it progresses up in grade level, the difficulty progresses too, turning art into hands-on projects (and some art!), still using good books. In the higher grades it seems to really encourage a child/teen to think.
WendyDarling has used several curriculums, depending on the subject, but the one I absolutely LOVE is Math U See. ;-) It has not only been wonderful for the nephew, but I have learned math all over again, the way I SHOULD have been taught for my learning style. If I had Math U See when I was in school maybe I would not have failed Algebra.
Tiffani has used such an eclectic mix over the years but one thing she couldn’t be without is: Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons…I also love Disciple Land for Bible curriculum…This year I’m using k12 curriculum and I like it so far…but we’ll see after all is said and done.
vanessa uses Christian Liberty. “They help me keep up with testing and grading. I use this for my 5th grader. For my 3 year old I just pull from the web and books I can find in local stores. This works great for us.”
mrsmolotov has high regard for Handwriting without Tears! “It really saved my son and I some frustration!”
TexasTanya used last year, for Kindergarten Sing, Spell, Read & Write, Math-U-See, and supplemented with good books, plenty of field trips, and opportunities to learn.“This year, for Pre-K and 1st grade we’ve added Sonlight. I just love it. Great books are such a blessing. We also have trips to the symphony and the theatre planned.”
Crunchy Christian Mom thinks HogwartsHomeschool.wordpress.com is BRILLIANT!
It is a good reminder for all of us to remember that there is no right way or wrong way to home school. It does not matter what curriculum you use, as long as it works for you and your kids at that time. One of the best things about belonging to a home school group whether local or online is the fact that you can share tips, tricks and advice, as well as support each other on the journey.
There is so much out there for us to use that has little to no cost. Thank you all for sharing your favorites! Do you have any more favorites that you would like to share with us?
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