comparing homeschooling curriculums - what do you use?

[nhockaday]

I used the ACE curriculum from 8th grade to 12th grade.

[mother of faith]

Here is the link that I am talking about http://www.aceministries.com/homeschool/Default.aspx
www.time4learning.com   is a virtual homeschool program for grades pre-k through 9th and it runs around 20.00 a month
www.hubbardscupboard.org   is a theme based curriculum for 2-4 year olds, you have to print the items out and go by the pre-set calander to teach.
www.daniellsplace.com    you have to pay for some of the curriculum there, and yes it is illegeal to share their content with other outside of your home.
www.adaycare.com   is a great website that offers monthly themes but you have to pay for it.

From my understanding anything copyrighted is illegeal to share unless stated on the website that it may be used for commercial use or ministorial use. Be careful. During my search i have run into a lot of legal issues.
All websites are different however. Be careful when sharing passwords to others to online programs  that you have paid money to obtain the access to because the company has your computers IP address if you purchase their curriclum through the internet. They know who uses what and where. However some allow 2 computers to be on the account. Again all copyrights are different. There is a grey line between the legal issues. My advice check with a lawyer who handles these type of cases.

remember if you use items from the web remember to include the source of where it came from for future reference some websites even state that you have to include the source before being allowed to print, save, copy or paste.

[mother of faith]

http://www.aceministries.com/homeschool/Default.aspx

They even have college credit classes as well.

I really like this program, but my son isn't ready for it yet. He has another year to go. I am going to start him at age 3 with this curriculum. I think it was going to run around 300.00 for the whole year, all workbooks included. I think, well in my state, pre-k through 8th grade doesn't have to be graded by this company but 9-12th grade does, it costs cheaper to do it this way instead of having someone else grade the workbooks you or the teacher grades them. And yes if you have younger siblings that need the curriclum next you don't have to purchase the curriculum again. So if anyone has the curriculum already you can just purchase them used.

My brother homeschools his high schooler, and he loves it.

I am even taking the college credit courses myself, and loving it.

[jaluitgirl]

I recently contacted the company to find out if a group of homeschooling parents could pool together to purchase their curriculum.  They said they would consider it if they has more details.  So....if you are interested would you please PM me and I'll give you the details.

[Nikita]

I plan to write my own curriculum until it seems too hard to do so (when mid high school age I imagine...).

There is wwwsonlight.com and www.sonlight.com.au which is a 7th Day Adventist homeschooling organization. The American one say a pack can do several year levels, so family members can share...

[Ana3]

Well ladies,
 I just went to my first homeschooling convention, www.inch.org and I was overwhelmed.  I did get a lot of brochures but as far as making a decision on what system(s) I want to buy, still up in the air.  I would like to start my 4 yr. old this September on one but I might just piece one together from the various publications. 
It was hard to get answers from some of the vendor as to what their reading philosophy/ phonics philosophies are.  And on math most seemed memorization instead of conceptualizations.  But I have to say I did go with Math U See.
Does anyone have ideas of vendor philosophies on various subjects which I have yet to find in their brochures etc…?

[Tornado]

Saxon Math is an absolute life saver for those who are not great lovers of that particular subject!  It explains the concepts so clearly... it makes you wonder what in the world the other books were even talking about! 

[happymomof5]

I've been using ABeka, a little pricey & bulky, they have a little bit too much drill work & additional materials (if you decide to use them, e-mail me & i'll help you with ddetails about what you actually need for teaching your kids, & what's just to get more money out of you) BUT - it's definitely a solid curriculum. The kids get a very good foundation in all the basics.
I've been eyeing teh Math-u-see (I am a math major) & i loveit! I'm thinking about switching to them - very clear, meaningful explanations & presentations. I just love their manipulatives! I wholeheartedly recommend it: simple, clear, practical, excellent math education.
Another phonics program i really recommend is CLE's Learning to Read - a very solid, very clear & easy to use program (hardly any prep needed!), giving your kids the best phonics based foundation for reading. After the first year they almost read fluently & spell! I've taught three of my own & my fourth one is doing it now & I'm a very satisfied customer!     I'm also a teacher & i taught foreign children to read using this curriculum & would bet on this program! http://www.clp.org/christian_light_education

[Ana3]

to Happy Mom of 5:    thank you that is what I was looking for information as to why, how, what, where etc....
I will look into the CLE, thanks for the web site.  I agree with what you said about the Math U see.  I happy I bought it and I think my children will enjoy it also. 
  For Reading/phonic I was looking at Abeka, BJU, and ACE.  So if anyone one has any more information that would be helpful. 
Just to clarify I doing a modified DM Reading and so they are beginning to read words and I want to make sure the transition from "DM Reading" or Your baby can read programs are smooth and not confusioning. :

[Nikolett]

If you decide to use A Beka for phonics all you really need to understand and be able to present it is "A Handbook for Reading" (besides kids' workbooks), never mind alphabet cards, blend charts, special sounds' charts, etc. etc. It's all presented in one book and if you teach one kid and not a group, it's just the  perfect thing.  They have small readers also (for practicing) called "Little Owl Books" and "Summer Reading for Enrichment Library" (not sure of this title as I never  got it ) that are nice to enforce the concepts.

[Nikolett]

btw I started uploading LR word flash files based on Beka's phonics will do more as my girls progress...

[fatima786]

hi there

i would like to know for sure and to make a decision and purchase of a homeschooling curriculum by the time Sa'ad is 3.

i am already "homeschooling" as i have a schedule going on.

thanks for all the info on curriculums. i found it extremely helpful.

a few people have recommended the clonard homeschooling curriculum. has anyone used the syllabus or have you any idea on whether is a good one.

i dont want my child to just skip grades coz he can read. i want something challenging and something that takes into consideration the fact that we have begun teaching since our kids at a young age.

any idea if the institutes has a curriculum out?

i also just want to follow one curriculum and use other materials to supplement. i find when i am faced with too many options i use bits from here and there and i dont feel in control of the teaching process.

i speak from experience.
i taught grades 2's and 3's for a year before i fell pregnant. both classes together.
the school was a starter school and hence had no curriculum. i was given like 3 boxes full of free resources and i had to formulate a curriculum with all of that.

it drove me crazy! i didnt know it was going to be that way before i took the job. it was an interesting challenge though. i dont want to go through it again. ive bought lots of books for lo on different topics and i tell my self i  can use it as a resource. the book shelfs getting a bit full.

i dont want a repeat of that dramatic saga again so i want to find a good curriculum now and be organised.

thanx for sharing.

[benfrank]

I tend to think that you get better subject coverage if you are more eclectic in your approach to curriculum choice.  Throwing all your money into one company's curriculum limits your creativity and can hamper your child's learning style.  I really like getting all the web site info from everyone!

[Kristal]

For my 7 year old.

English: Rod and Staff English
Reading: Abeka readers and library books related to ancient history, and science
Math: Math U See
Science: Sonlight Science
History: Story of the World Volume I
Phonics: Hooked on Phonics old edition. I specifically like the old editions that you can get off of ebay because the old editions were designed for preschool-adult. It isn't flashy but it is thorough.
Spelling: Spelling Workout A
Handwriting: Italic Handwriting
Spanish: online resources, library, dvd's
Typing: online resources

Some of my Favorite Homeschool Books
Well Trained Mind
The Heart of Wisdom Approach
Teaching the Trivium

[Ana3]

For my 7 year old.

English: Rod and Staff English
Reading: Abeka readers and library books related to ancient history, and science
Math: Math U See
Science: Sonlight Science
History: Story of the World Volume I
Phonics: Hooked on Phonics old edition. I specifically like the old editions that you can get off of ebay because the old editions were designed for preschool-adult. It isn't flashy but it is thorough.
Spelling: Spelling Workout

GREAT INFORMATION.  Spelling- is that a program you've made up or bought?
What publication is the history from?
Thanks on phonics ;I am looking a the $ differences on ebay, old vs new.  Being that the new has cd and it is easier to play in the car.

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