After 17 years of homeschooling--I've tried a lot of curriculums! Discover my top 12 homeschool curriculums--old favorites and new treasures!
At first, the idea of adding life skills to your homeschool curriculum might seem like a silly idea. If you’re anything like me you’re thinking, “Well, it’s life. We do a lot of that here so…we’re good.” But, the truth is, my kids could use some more life skills and something more structured to focus …
Need a break from curriculum? Why not try some unit studies? We've complied over 170 unit study ideas to inspire the next adventure in your homeschool or classroom.
Yes! FREE homeschool math curriculum for K-8th grade does exist and it's wonderfully Charlotte Mason. Click, print, and done! Watch the video
We decided to try using a homeschool crate system to organize our entire year of curriculum. The draw for me to try this was that it's beautifully organized, easy to track which week of the school year we are in, and everything is ready to go for the whole year. This crate system took me
Have you heard about The Good and The Beautiful controversy? It is a hot topic in homeschool circles and I'm sharing my thoughts here.
Is homeschooling free? Yes, it can be! Here's a list of my favorite homeschool curriculum that you can find online for FREE!
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I was asking this question 4 years ago, so I'm writing the post I wish I'd had. 🥰A little background: Our family began officially homeschooling when our oldest son was entering kindergarten. I wasn't homeschooled and only knew a few homeschooling families, so I had a lot of questions (and trepidation) about choosing a curriculum.Here's what I've learned along the way:+ An open-and-go, boxed curriculum can be very helpful for your first year. We used Sonlight (with no regrets!) and I have many friends who love My Father's World. You go to their website, select your child's grade level, and order the materials. All you need for the year - the instructor's guide, books, and supplies - arrives at your doorstep. You're ready to homeschool! This helped me feel confident that yes, I was doing enough, and had advisors ready to help me if I needed it.+ A trusted homeschool mama in your community is an invaluable resource. If there's a homeschooling mom in your church whom you admire, ask her all your questions. How did she get started? What curriculum would she choose (or stay away from) if she could do it all again?+ Start simple, as it will take a while to find your rhythm. For example, all that a kindergartener *really needs* is a reading/phonics program, a math program, and (for Christian families) a morning Bible/devotional time. If that's all you do for your child's kindergarten year, great! You can add history, handwriting, science, and other electives as you grow more confident.+ Remember that you may not land on your favorite curriculum or educational philosophy your first year. And that's ok! If you're interested in finding your homeschool style, I've linked a helpful quiz in my profile.+ After you've narrowed it down to a handful of curriculums you're interested in, I love Cathy Duffy's review site (cathyduffyreviews.com). Her reviews are straightforward and very helpful.
Blossom & Root First Grade: Wonder, Discovery, and Delightful Foundations! Click here to see First Grade in our store! Scope and Sequence: Click here to download the scope and sequence for First Grade / Level 1. Please note that this scope and sequence reflects the new second edition of First Grade / Level 1 Language Arts. Book List (Required books are not included with purchase) Important: The Second Edition of Level 1 (first grade) LA has been released. At this time, both the first and second edition files are included in your purchase. If you've already purchased Level 1 (full bundle or LA only), the second edition files are in your Gumroad library. Click here to download the book list for the second edition. Click here to see a sample from the second edition of Level 1 Language Arts. (Required books are not included with purchase.) You can see a list of the highly recommended books for science at the end of the scope and sequence. Please see the 'scope and sequence' section above for a link. Important note 10/8/20: It has come to our attention that our suggested spine for Wonders of the Earth and Sky has become quite
Explore the exciting world of Science with one of these great sites! This list of free science curriculum has links for Preschool through 12th grade. Updated 7/31/21 Science Discovery (PreK-K) Paso Partners (K-3) 4 2 eXplore (K-6) MS Nucleus (K-6) Biology 4 Kids (K-6) Chem 4 Kids (K-6) Physics 4 Kids (K-6) Cosmos 4 Kids [...]
Preparing to homeschool but not sure where to start? This 5 step method has been my go-to for years and it totally works, you guys!
Khan Academy math can be used as a complete homeschool math curriculum. Find out how to use this online program as a full free math curriculum.
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Keeping your budget low while homeschooling is easy when you utilize this list of Free Homeschool Curriculum. Our list includes over 100 resources for free lesson plans…
Want to see the best math curriculum? Here are some of my top math curriculum and resources to use in your homeschool!
Never planned to homeschool, now wouldn't trade it for the world
Freedom Homeschooling lists free homeschool life skills electives for all grades. Home economics, personal finance, auto repair, and more!
Science curriculum doesn't have to be expensive. A good portion of what we've used for science over the years has been free resources!
Find the best Christian homeschool curriculum programs for your family, teaching biblical values and inspiring learning from preschool through high school.
Freedom Homeschooling lists free high-quality homeschool science and nature study curriculum for all grades.
There's certainly no shortage of homeschool curriculum to choose from, but it can get pricey! Find completely FREE homeschool curriculum in every subject!
Sonlight's complete world history curriculum is such a great program for elementary aged students!
Freedom Homeschooling lists free high-quality homeschool grammar curriculum for all grades. Complete programs, not supplements.
It's hard to believe that we are nearly at the beginning of another school year already! Our 2021/2022 homeschool preschool unit studies will cover everything that Bitty is most curious about!
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Ten Tips to Start Homeschooling - how to get started, how to choose curriculum, and what you REALLY need to get started.
A huge list of free homeschool curriculum avaliable for your family to use. Find out what free homeschool resources are available for your family.
Discover over 95 best free homeschool curriculum resources for all ages! Start homeschooling for free today. Broken down by subject & age.
Nobody tells you how to choose a curriculum, and there are hundreds! Here's a simple guide to help ease your path into homeschool planning.
When sharing about our homeschool rhythm a few weeks ago I mentioned that I wanted to write a post about how I plan our year without a curriculum and I
Want to take your kid's knowledge to the next level in your homeschool? 16 old-fashioned or vintage skills to boost your homeschool experience.
(Click on any photo to be taken to the resource) You are going to LOVE this unit. It’s easy to implement, it’s comprehensive, #representation, and your students are going to walk away with a great foundation of important social studies skills. We lay the foundation in literally every other academic area, social studies shouldn’t be […]
Things to Consider When Choosing a Curriculum With a million different opinions on the “best” homeschool curriculum, it can be hard to know which curriculum to pick. Here’s a guide to choosing the best homeschool curriculums for you and your family. Note: I include a * for Christian-based curriculums. 1. Types of Homeschool Styles Explained […]
This ultimate list of free homeschool printables has the best resources for all ages. Fantastic ways to save money & make learning fun!
This is our 1st grade homeschool curriculum choices for 2020-2021. Most are Secular homeschool curriculum while others are Christian curriculum.
Discover comprehensive & engaging middle school homeschool curriculum options. Elevate your 6th, 7th, & 8th grader's learning journey.
fun and simple ways to learn all about herbalism in your homeschool.
So you've decided to start homeschooling! First of all YAY I'm so excited you are on this journey and that I get to be a tiny part of it. And I know you're probably thinking, "O crap, what in the heck do I do next?" It's like you've entered a new world that you know
Ready to start Kindergarten with your child? I know homeschooling can sometimes
Inside: Are you going to homeschool second grade this year? Get ideas for second grade homeschool curriculum from our second grade homeschool plans (with a kindergartener along for the ride!). It’s almost time for another
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Strewing is an amazing way to inspire your child’s natural curiosity. Did you know you may already be doing this unschoolish habit? It’s a practice that can provide amazing learning opportunities regardless of your homeschool method. Plus, it’s easy! So, I’ve put together 100 strewing ideas for your homeschool! This post may contain affiliate links. […]
The ultimate kindergarten reading skills curriculum is here, a foundational skills program that teaches alphabet, reading, and writing skills.
Need homeschool unit studies ideas for theme learning approach and hands-on homeschool curriculum, incorporating a variety of subjects and topics like math, science, language arts, and social sciences? You'll learn: what are unit studies as a homeschool method or style of homeschooling and how to write your own learning unit, even using free homeschool resources for free unit studies for kindergarten / preschool and up! (YES, even middles school and high school aged student theme units!)
