Simple cirriculum without a huge teacher's manuel ( or none at all), good books, bible, character training... and not a lot of bookwork.
This is what has been my goal since I started researching cirriculum last year. I have abandoned all of the " cirriculum in a box", " school in a box" whatever you want to call it types of programs. I am so much happier not having false guilt for abandoning those thick and bulky teacher's manuels that cost me a lot of extra money.
All of this, but also knowing each child and what works for them...I too, have a kiddo that loves bookwork... so he gets more bookwork... For my son who hates bookwork and writing, I keep it to a minimum and ask him to answer things orally whenever possible.
Anyway, you may want to look at reviews of cirriculum on
www.homeschoolreviews.com This always helps me to narrow things down. Used copies are often available of Amazon or
www.homeschoolclassifieds.com . One other resource to check is
www.rainbowresource.com I think, though... that you can be MUCH happier with a homeschool taylored to the needs of your individual children and family. It really is worth the time to check the reviews and pray over each purchase.
I just recently heard an online webinar with Clay Clarkson who wrote: " Educating the whole hearted child"
( This is a classic that I have not read, but it sounds excellent). He quoted Charlotte Mason and seems to like her philosophy of education...I loved what he said about cirriculum: " The best cirriculum is the one you will
use." Anyway, God bless you
Cirriculum buying season is both fun and challenging.
I am in the thick of it right now.
