Choosing Homeschool CURRICULUM

Choosing Homeschool CURRICULUM | Curriculum Chat

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Today, I'm walking you through my step-by-step process of how I go about choosing homeschool curriculum for my family - including the key things I look for in a new curriculum.
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@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

What are some of your priorities in a curriculum when you look for something new?

@tonyalee3268 3 жыл бұрын

How well it might work for dyslexia and dyscalculia.

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

@@tonyalee3268 That’s definitely a challenge! I have a son that is dyslexic and we just found All About Spelling this year and it has helped tremendously! They also have All About Reading, in case you hadn’t heard of them.

@jessicamontaperto810 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheEclecticHomeschooler The gift of dyslexia or Remedy they have an elementary middle school up to high school. Program. There’s a program called Learning Allie! Wish I had known about it 8 years ago when I was getting my first nook.

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

@@jessicamontaperto810 Thanks!!

@jessicamontaperto810 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheEclecticHomeschooler your welcome 🙏

@Dreblueskies 3 жыл бұрын

Off subject but I love your house, looks like a log cabin 👍

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - yes it is! ❤️

@amybowman5686 3 жыл бұрын

I look for curriculum that is not to teacher intensive. Short lessons (2 boys with ADD). Visually appealing and not a lot on the page because it overwhelms my boys. Independent subjects they could do would be great but I'm falling short on finding any. Group subjects for sure! Thanks for the free printable!

@Hedge_Haven 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the topics you are addressing are just what I'm searching for. I appreciate the PDF's you create, and can not tell you how helpful they are to me, thank you! I'm looking for help with building a practical routine, creating chore lists, organization tips and how to structure home school life in a balanced way. I'm learning how to utilize a planner, set goals, and create a healthy and balanced routine. I have felt overwhelmed and disorganized as a homeschooling mom, but know I can figure out ways to change this dynamic. Your PDF's are wonderful! I especially enjoyed your videos on routine vs schedule.

@ms.anonymousinformer242 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are so valuable. I had to learn a lot of what is mentioned in the ones I've watched so far.... but sure wish I had watched them prior to learning through experience of trial&error.

@jennesset1102 3 жыл бұрын

This helped me 100%. I just finished researching and ordering my curriculum!!! I can’t explain how much I appreciate your channel. I love your style and your calming/organized demeanor. God bless you mama.

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks for the encouragement! Wishing you a very blessed school year! ❤️

@bethanyhall1524 Жыл бұрын

This is very much how I plan as well.♥️

@TheHomeschoolConvert 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your thoughts and insights on this!

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hopefully it was helpful!

@cecilianorris4449 3 жыл бұрын

This being my first year of homeschooling, I really appreciated you explaining your process. My biggest challenge so far, is just not feeling overwhelmed. I already feel a lot better about planning for next year. Still a way to go, but at least I can calm down a bit now. =-)

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that this was helpful for you! It is easy to feel overwhelmed. Biggest piece of advice is to not try to do too much. Start small and you can always add more as you get comfortable with what you’ve got!

@alisamoos1028 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your videos and they are incredibly helpful. I am. I absolutely love your videos and they are incredibly helpful. I am going to be homeschooling and. I absolutely love your videos and they are incredibly helpful. I am going to be homeschooling and incredibly overwhelmed until I watched your videos. I am curious as to what I absolutely love your videos and they are incredibly helpful. I am going to be homeschooling and incredibly overwhelmed until I watched your videos. I am curious as to what planner you use for your reverse recordkeeping. And I think that idea is amazing.

@lysbelrodriguez9660 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Florida. Thank you for your knowledge

@jamieheater2210 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! (Yay for the Pacific Northwest!)

@tess04231211 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and tips, thank you so much!!! Yes...this was our first year and.....ohhhh the many curriculum that just didn't work 🤣🤷‍♀️ hoping this next year is just a little better

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man! I hate when that happens... What did you try that didn’t work?

@tess04231211 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheEclecticHomeschooler it's not that the curric didn't work I guess...didn't work for said boy Bju was def no, yet masterbooks worked for one abeka worked for another tgtb worked for diff This year was kinda trial n error, try and figure it all out (on my end) Have one going into 7th and nervous about that one and ALLLL the NY state requirements

@tess04231211 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheEclecticHomeschooler and the never ending feeling of....are we doing enough 😂

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

@@tess04231211 Oh girl, the struggle is real! I feel your pain. 😅 Hope the next year is a little easier for you. Generally the first year is a lot of trial and error but now you have a good idea to give you a boost for next year! Best wishes! 🍀

@shonatheartist6171 2 жыл бұрын

I found this video very helpful. I’m in the process of changing some of our curriculum, so the links you provided will be great for my search! How many books do your kiddos read throughout the year? Do you set a goal for them or do you allow them to pick the amount & the type of books they want to read?

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful! I don’t set a goal for number of books per year. We do 30 minutes of required silent reading each school day and then they can do more if they want, and often do. As a motivation, when they finish a book and turn in a book report, they get to stay up later that night. ☺️ Some books they choose on their own and some I assign to go along with our lessons.

@kristiea3897 3 жыл бұрын

We pull from so many places and I have a problem buying too many books haha (if that’s truly a problem 🤷‍♀️😂) February was our 1st year anniversary so we’re still learning as we go. I truly swoon over Waldorf schools but I’m not the artsy type at all so I’d have to put myself in school first lol

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

Typical homeschool mom! Haha. And yes - part of the beauty of homeschooling is that we get to learn along side our kids!

@Dreblueskies 3 жыл бұрын

2021 will be my fist year, we chose a boxed curriculum (my father’s world) to hold my hand and also playing with Five in a row. Just testing the waters to see what works for us. We will start out CMish but relaxed and simplistic is my goal.

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

Great plan! Totally would recommend a boxed set for beginners - just don’t feel like you have to do every.single.thing in it! Love the CM approach and have heard lots of good things about My Father’s World.

@Dreblueskies 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheEclecticHomeschooler Thank you for the encouragement! 😊

@jaclynraymond8129 Жыл бұрын

What writing curriculum do you use or have loved the best. I know that IEW is supposed to be one of the best but both my daughter and myself were in tears trying to get through it. I don’t think she enjoyed rewriting a story that already existed. She’s in third grade and has written stories, plays, and other things since she learned how to write. I feel a curriculum that will encourage and allow her to be more creative in her writing will help her thrive but I also want one that will set her up to be a great writer. Any suggestions?? Thanks in advance! ❤

@TheEclecticHomeschooler Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that from other people as well. Seems like people either love or hate IEW. Check into WriteShop. We liked Writing & Rhetoric but have only used the first level so far. Bravewriter is another option that some people love.

@lysbelrodriguez9660 2 жыл бұрын

I'm super new to homeschooling and I have no clue what I'm doing.

@lysbelrodriguez9660 2 жыл бұрын

What happens if we decide after a few years the kids go back to school? How do they check that they don't fall behind?

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on what your state requirements are. They may have your kids do an assessment test or have you submit records or samples of their work. You'd need to check with you school district if that's something that you're concerned about, then you'd know for sure. But in reality, homeschooled kids usually test higher than public school kids, so the likelyhood of that happening is slim as long as they're being consistent in learning.

@malynptrp2005mc 3 жыл бұрын

Have you used Timberdoodle for your curriculum?

@TheEclecticHomeschooler 3 жыл бұрын

Timberdoodle is a great place to get curriculum from quite a few different publishers! I’ve used several of the things that they sell but not purchased through them. ☺️

@malynptrp2005mc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the guidance! I was nervous to start homeschooling and I appreciate the tips you have provided on you blogs. Such a blessing!