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What is the Best Homeschool Curriculum?

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Now that you’ve figured out how your child learns, what curricula should you use? There is so much homeschool material out there that this may seem overwhelming. Relax, you will need to narrow down you search though, but give yourself time, no need to rush in.

I’m a nerd so I started a spreadsheet with all of the curriculum I was interested in and priced them on Amazon and local retailers and then I tried to look for them used. You can grab my  Homeschool Curriculum Research  printable to plan and see what sites I use to buy used books.

Things to consider when you are choosing your homeschool curriculum

The best homeschool curriculum for you will be the one that works for your family and actually gets done. You can have two of the best curricula out there but if you don’t have the time to  teach it, it doesn’t do you any good.

Things to consider before you purchase new homeschool curriculum

  1. Will you be using secular or christian material?
  2. What is you homeschool budget?
  3. Decide what subjects you will be teaching and check your state/province’s homeschool regulations (if any)
  4. Define goals for your child in each subject
  5. Read reviews on the homeschool material – I recommend 102 Top picks for homeschool curriculum by Cathy Duffy and there are numerous homeschool forums (The Well-Trained Mind Forum and Homeschool Reviews)
  6. Attend a homeschool convention – vendors there display all their materials and you get a first hand look at the materials – if you are unable visit, the vendors’ site usually have samples of their materials
  7. Local homeschool groups may also have used curriculum sales

The beauty of homeschooling means you get to choose what your family learns. Are you interested in Latin or Japanese? Woodworking or astronomy? You get to choose.

Remember there is no such thing as the perfect curriculum. The curriculum is a tool for you to use to teach your child. It is fine to adapt or change things to suite your family. Don’t buy into the new fad. Just because you hear rave reviews about a product, it may not fit you and your family.

Once you’ve made up your mind on what materials you will be using, you will need to decide how you will be purchasing it. Will you be buying all new curricula or used materials.

 This post is a part of my 31 day series – Ultimate List of Homeschooling Questions.Thinking about homeschooling? Get your questions answered

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