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There are hundreds of curriculum choices, and thousands of suggestions, for homeschoolers. This presentation considers not just what are the choices, but also what each family should consider when making those choices.
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Curriculum Here
Curriculum There
Susan K. Stewart
What is you want to teach?
• Why are you homeschooling?
• Philosophy of Education
What is Curriuculm?
• Course of study
• Teaching material
Think About …
• What are you teaching?
• Why are you teaching it?
• Why are you teaching it the way you are?
Family Personalities
• Family• Structured vs Flexible• Children’s Ages• Other family considerations
Teaching Styles
• Direct Instruction• Indirect Instruction• Cooperative Learning• Self-directed Learning
Personality & Learning
• Spontaneous (sanguine)• Routine (melancholy)• Conceptual (choleric)• Global (melancholy or phlegmatic)
Don’t buy anything Let kids be kids What you need
blocks craft supplies books and a warm lap
Preschool
Early Elementary
Numbers Letters What do you need
Counters Letters Paper & Writing Tools Books
Late Elementary Mathematical Operations Functions of Reading & Writing History & Science Begin to assess REAL needs
Maybe textbooks for math Books for science, history Encyclopedia and dictionary More books
SecondaryJr and Sr High
Advanced & In-Depth Study Additional needs
Microscope, telescope Tutors Outside classes Books
Getting It All Done
Learning Gaps Resources
Catalogs California Framework
Scope & Sequence Mastered vs. familiar
Questions to Ask
• Homeschool friendly• Publisher’s philosophy• Credentials of author• Busy work• Empahsis
• Lead to God’s purpose• Role of teacher and student• Role of curriculum• Family needs• Need? Want? Impress?
What’s Out There?
• Packaged curriculum• Packets• Unit study• Computer• Online• No curriculum
Extras & Goodies
Teachers Books Manuals Answer Key Answer Solutions
Extras & Goodies
Supplemental Materials Flash cards Teaching charts Story pictures Manipulatives Curriculum Guides
Day by day instructions
Shopping Techniques Plan Ahead
Make a list Read catalogs Talk to others
Where to shop Used curriculum sales Used book stores
When to shop In Spring
Money Saving Ideas
• Co-op• Discards• Freebies• Local library