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Q: Homeschooling Curriculum
Where can I find A christian homeschooling curriculum that you can do on the computer for 8th graders?

A: You mean cyberschool if you are looking to do online classes. There are quite a few if you google "christian cyberschool". Here's one link: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20050506/cyberschool-for-homeschoolers-launched.htm

Q: homeschooling curriculum?????????
ok so I am going to be home schooled through out high school and I can not choose a curriculum I would like to go with I dont really know what types of curriculums there are either so what is the best homeschooling curriculum you know of thank you far taking your time to answere my question :-))

A: There are lots of christian curriculum out there that i know of. Abeka, Bob Jones, Alpha Omega, Sonlight. Also there are some that are done online. Do a search online. There are tons of choices. I have been homeschooling my young kids for the last 3 years. Also there are online college courses that u can take for dual credit ( count as high school credit as well as college if u are looking to save time/money) Hope some of this helps!

Q: What is the best homeschooling curriculum in your opinion and why?
I am going to be homeschooling my 7 year old daughter in the fall and am overwhelmed by the choices of curriculum. What is the best and most kid friendly?

A: I would recommend starting with the Elijah Company's resource guide -- it isn't only a catalog it has great synopsies of homeschooling method's and their main strength's and weaknesses. http://www.homeschoolmarketplace.com/ - once you see which method fits your family the best/you are drawn to the most (and don't freak if it's NOT the traditional school at home one!) then it's much easier to weed out curriculum choices. For instance if you are school at home you will appreciate ABEKA, ALpha Omega, Bob Jones, etc. If you are not they will drive you insane! Charlotte Mason fans will appreciate - Cindy Rushton, Karen Andreola, and others (http://www.amblesideonline.com is a free website based on her works by the way) You get the picture........... K12/Virtual Acadamies by the way are traditional school at home as they truly are just the ps giving you curriculum. What's wrong with this picture? Yes they do work for some but they also allow the ps a toehold in your home - and can be overwhelming. Personally I don't beleive 7yo/1st Grade/2nd Grade require a canned curriculum. You can pick and choose just fine. Lots of reading aloud, nature study, play time, perhaps musical instruction and the basics of math, reading and writing are more than sufficent for this age. You can cover science, history, geography, etc just with life- a little creativity.You can also find great unit studies on the web for free easily for this age and utilitze your public library. One link is: http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/schoolroom/unitstudies.php - just search for unit studies or free unit studies. http://www.timberdoodle.com also has great recommendations and they are cheap and fast. I would start there after the Elijah Company site. Many homeschoolers start out with traditional and switch soon or use a mixture of materials. You can do it!!! ps--- you will also find that there may be several "sacred cows" in the hsing community. Ignore these if they don't work for you and move on. For instance - we tried Saxon for several years and finally ditched it last year. It just doesn't work for us! There are lots of other math curriculums out there. The biggest thing is to use what you have. You might also check out http://www.homeschooloasis.com for articles on educating Mom - knowing what you beleive about education and school will help you make better choices.

Q: What are the differences/similarities in Abeka & BJU homeschooling curriculum?
I am homeschooling my 4 children. If you have used both, could you please tell me what are the differences in the Abeka & BJU curriculum? Differences In the parent guides/lesson plans, student work, etc. Please no comments about how homeschooling is wrong, you don't know my situation, and it is the best answer for our family.

A: I am currently being home-schooled but I am doing my work online through the school board in the county I live in. The software I am using is called Odyssey Ware. I go to the high school I use to attend before I got in trouble and take the test after I finish a unit. Since I live in Florida I also have to take the FCAT so I will be going to the school and taking the test with the rest of the student's in my grade or in my homeroom class. It's actually better and cheaper to do it online. It's pretty much the same as home-schooling and you do learn more than you would in the public school. You will probably have a schedule that you would have to follow but you would still work at your own pace. They would just give you the assignments that were due that week and you would have a week to finish them. But it really depends on where you live and what grade your children are in. But I would also say that public school is the best school.

Q: Homeschooling curriculum?
can my parents just create classes? I am going to be doing math and science from books self taught so theyre out of the way, but yeah... How in hell does that not make sense? I asked if my parents can just make up their own classes. WTF i have no idea why this question is in mental health, I put it in homeschooling for sure...damn you yahoo answers!

A: From what I've heard, your parents need to create a curriculum that covers the subjects required to be taught by your school district. Call your school district office and ask them.

Q: What are some of best homeschooling curriculum's?
Christian or non-Christian curriculum, it does not matter. I'm interested in home schooling. I know this should be asked in the homeschooling section, but nobody is answering me.

A: I am a homeschooler. For a long time I used ABeka and it was pretty good. Now I use Bob Jones and I like it even better.

Q: I need to know of another curriculum with classes in video like ABEKA homeschooling?
VCR, DVD or internet for homeschooling curriculum.

A: Bob Jones University offers classes via satellite, you are allowed to record them so that you can set up your child's schedule.If you have several children this is good because it is less expensive than ABeka. I have a friend who does foster care and has 4 children of her own. She uses BJU and loves it.

Q: Can anyone recommend a cheap yet good homeschooling curriculum?
I am new to homeschooling and will have 3 children to teach. I am looking for an inexpensive yet very good curriculum. I have researched some and am thinking about A2. If anyone has used this or knows of good ones I would appreciate any help. THANKS!

A: This is our first year as well and I decided not to go with a complete curriculum as both of my daughters have some subjects in which they perform very well and others in which they are a little behind. Luckily we have a very good used book store in our area that has an extensive educational section and I have been able to pick and choose subject by subject what will work best for us. The best part is that I have spent less than $200 total for the vast majority of the school year's supplies (we'll need a few more pieces of literature later in the year) for both girls.

Q: What are good online curriculum homeschooling companies?
My child is in 7th grade and she is in a normal classroom and I am exploring the idea of homeschooling her. Are there any great online curriculum companies that I can purchase programs from for my child. We are NOT wealthy.

A: I answered a similar question earlier this morning. Here is my "cut and paste": ========= Here are some great places for curriculum: Rainbow Resource Center (they're catalog is 3 inches thick, with very fine print! They have Christian and Secular items: http://www.rainbowresource.com/index.php Christian Book Distributors (mostly Christian, some secular): http://www.cbd.com Library and Educational Services (sells wholesale to HS'ers -has mostly Christian but a lot of secular also): http://www.libraryanded.com For used items: Ebay (you'll drown in all that's available! You cannot purchase teacher's guides there.) Homeschool Buy (you can purchase teacher's guides): http://homeschoolbuy.com/ Vegsource: http://www.vegsource.com/homeschool/ Paperback Swap (everything is FREE with credits...I just rec'd a $120 text!!): http://www.paperbackswap.com There are many, many others. You want to find out you and/or your child's learning style before deciding on curriculum. You should attend a HS'ing convention to see the vendor halls and all that is available. ============ Oh, and check out The Homeschool Buyers Co-op. They have GREAT deals and lots of info on their site. It's free to join: http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org EDITED TO ADD: Why would someone give a "thumbs down" for this answer? It makes no sense.

Q: what is a good homeschooling curriculum for 8th grade?
i need to change my curriculum for 8th grade and i can't find one! any suggestions? for "cool fridge" i am sorry i did not explain very well i am looking for really anything i am currently in seton. i really did not like it so i get to choose. i am intrested in anything and i am a catholic. thank you!

A: You could try Charity Christian Academy. If you don't care for the basic curriculum ask about the available options for each subject area, usually there is something available that will fit nearly everyone's budget and learning style.

Q: where do i get a 9th grade homeschooling curriculum?
just starting out homeschooling and need good sites to get a full set of the nineth grade cirriculem includind all subjects and quality matters but so does the price tag anyone being homeschooled or homeschooling please send me some info about watever you may know even the little dumb unrecogniseable stuff and what about testing?where do i go?these places must be lagit.

A: Here are a few places to get you started - PACKAGED CURRICULUM: A Beka Homeschool: http://www.abeka.org/ Bob Jones Univ. Press: http://www.bjupress.com/services/bjhomesat/ Alpha Omega (Switched-On Schoolhouse and LifePacs): http://www.aop.com/home/ Sonlight: http://www.sonlight.com/ ONLINE SCHOOLS: A Beka Academy: http://www.abeka.org/ Bob Jones HomeSat: http://www.bjupress.com/services/bjhomesat/ k12.com: http://www.k12.com/ Penn Foster: http://www.pennfoster.edu/diploma/index.html Robinson Curriculum: http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/ I have very limited experience with these sources, so I can't recommend any of them. I'm just throwing them out for you to research. Best wishes! And as for testing, we go through Bob Jones Univ. Press and use the ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills). They also offer the SAT (Stanford Achievement Test, not the college one).

Q: Can you tell me where to get free prep homeschooling curriculum from?
I would like to finish my childs prep year of only a few months to go with homeschooling. So I would like material

A: Do you mean for the new programme they've started in Qld? If so, you could check out: 'A+ Ed, From Prep To Uni' Contact Details: A+ Ed, From Prep to Uni Bribie Island QLD Website: http://www.aplusedonbribie.zoomshare.com Alternatively you could try checking out any of the home educating resources on: http://www.hea.asn.au/resources/results_sg.asp?state=QLD&location=2&supporttype=0. Or on the hea (home education australia) website in general: http://www.hea.asn.au My only other suggestion'd be that you try contacting your local SOTA/SDE. They *may* allow your son to homeschool through them as a private student, assuming that he doesn't qualify for govt funding as an 'isolated child' (depending on your reasons for wanting to home educate him, he may not need to be geographically isolated to qualify)

Q: Do you have any advice on a good Preschool Curriculum for Homeschooling?
I plan on homeschooling and want to start soon with a preschool curriculum. Does anyone have any suggestions?

A: Games and fun are the best thing to do for preschoolers. Dramatic play. Going to neighborhood places and discussing what the fireman, policeman, dentist, postal worker, grocer and others do for the community. Reading good books. Counting rocks and marbles. Talking about trees, bugs, animals and examining them. Look at leaves and flower and point out their differences or similarities. Preschoolers do not need a pen/pencil curriculum. They need Mom and Dad to spend time with them and teach them one on one. They need Mom and Dad to measure things with them, read them books, sing them songs, play with puzzles with them, dance and do finger plays. They just need to learn by play.

Q: Does anyone purchase a curriculum for homeschooling a kindergartner?
I am about to start homeschooling my 4 year old, who is already reading. Is there a kindergarten curriculum I should use, or should I just keep doing things informally this year? I also have a preschooler (3). Are there any good preschool curriculums for purchase out there?

A: I agree with those who recommend to keep it informal for now. One "curriculum" you may want to check out is "Before Five in a Row". This will give both of your children a great introduction to school with beautiful books to read together and some activities that cover all kinds of school subjects. I have tried it with my 3 year old and he has enjoyed it very much. This "curriculum" will cover all your subject and I will add some supplementary early reader books (check out Usborne Early Reader books). Still allow LOTS of time for play and exploration. Both of your children need it now more than academics. There will be plenty of time/years ahead for that.

Q: Where to buy middle school curriculum for homeschooling in San Jose?
I would like to know where to buy curriculum for homeschooling a middle school student. I prefer Not to buy online. I want to go into a store and look at what they have. Any stores in San Jose or surrounding areas that have curriculum?

A: It isn't fair that people get two points just for fake-answering. :( Anyway, did you ask a local homeschool support group, like the one listed below (free scholars)? One place to try is Learning Rainbow. I'll list their website below free scholars. They're going to be having a teacher's "flea market" where you can check out used curriculum! Morrison School Supplies is supposed to have a bit of everything, also. Maybe this would give you a start. I went under Google and typed in San Jose CA and teacher supply and homeschool. Those are only a couple that showed up. Looks like you have quite a lot available in your area. Oh, and I hope you'll take advantage of local places, such as your zoo! I bet you they offer homeschool programs. Good luck. I hope I at least pointed you in the right direction!