Which Homeschool Curriculum Is Right for You?

If you have attended a homeschooling convention to choose your homeschool curriculum you may have come away feeling refreshed about the many possibilities that are on the market.

Or maybe you came away feeling overwhelmed and more lost than you were previous to attending.

Or you may be the type of parent that likes to browse through catalogs and choose what you think is best. You like to order your purchases by mail, phone, or Internet. You would rather contact the salesperson instead of them contacting you.

Or, you could possibly be the type of homeschooler that likes surfing on the web to find what you need.

Regardless of how you shop for your homeschool curriculum online, through a catalog, or at a homeschool convention, here are some important suggestions to consider when making your choices:

* Know your children's strengths, weaknesses, and interests. This will help you determine some of the materials you should get. You shouldn't only augment your child's strengths, but find a variety of resources that will also help turn weaknesses into strengths.

* Understand what your family is about. Are you a religious family? Do you have special needs children? Maybe you would like to travel more. When choosing a homeschool cirriculum, it is essential that you take these factors into account.

* How does your child learn? Knowing your child's learning styles are an important consideration when making curriculum choices. Is your child a visual, auditory, or hands-on learner?

* What are your family's long-term goals? Does your child have goals for him/herself? If you and your child have a goal for him/her to run their own business, you should look for resources to help you accomplish this.

* Cost of materials is an important factor. Some homeschooling families feel okay about photocopying material, or "borrowing" curriculum. Personally, I feel it is not fair. This doesn't mean that the curriculum you choose has to be expensive or make your broke. If you plan in advance, you will be able to budget in the costs.

* What homeschooling philosophy appeals to you? There are a variety of homeschool cirriculum philosophies. Some include: literature-based, unit studies, textbook, unschooling, accelerated, Christian, and Classical.

* If you have lots of children and work part-time on the side, it is essential that you take time into consideration. As you purchase a curriculum, you need to think about the time that is also put into your child's activities and co-op classes.

Before choosing any homeschool curriculum, I find it important to pray about your decision and talk things over with your husband to seek his counsel.

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