Choosing Curriculum for the new year

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Woodis</B></U></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Choosing Curriculum for the new year</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.hisimage.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hisimage.org"><U><IMG SRC="05193950.jpg" border=0 width="147" height="149" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Choosing Curriculum for the New Year</div> <div> By: Mary E. Woodis</div> <bR> <div>     Good curriculum is the core of any homeschooling scenario. Curriculum consists of books: workbooks, textbooks, reference books, maps and such. The most important part of any curriculum is the materials that will teach the parent how to homeschool their children. First you must educate yourself, and then you can educate your children. To educate yourself about homeschooling I would like to recommend the following books:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">For the Children's Sake by: Susan Schaeffer Macaulay</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The WholeHearted Child by: Clay and Sally Clarkson</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Teaching Children by: Diane Lopez</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Survivor's Guide to Homeschooling by: Luanne Shackleford and Susan White</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Easy Homeschooling Companion by: Lorraine Curry</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Determining their Learning Style</B></div> <bR> <div>     After you have educated yourself, then you must determine your child's learning style. Don't even consider buying curriculum until you have accomplished this. You must consider:</div> <div>  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">How does your child learn best? </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Does your child listen with his eyes closed? </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Does he need pictures to understand a concept? </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">When he studies is he constantly moving? </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Will he “get it” only if he actually puts his hands on it?</div> <bR> <div> The answer to these questions will reveal any child's learning style. There are books, tests and internet sites available to help you determine your child's learning style. Perhaps this should be your first purchase.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>Your</B></I><B> Philosophy of Education</B></div> <bR> <div>     Your next course of action should be to determine your philosophy of education. This will reveal the method you choose to use when educating your child.  What your philosophy is will determine the curriculum you choose. </div> <bR> <div> A good site to read about several different approaches or philosophies is: </div> <div> <B>Heart of Wisdom</B> - <A HREF="http://homeschoolinformation.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://homeschoolinformation.com/"><U><U>http://homeschoolinformation.com/</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Here are a few philosophies and/or approaches to get you started:</div> <div> <B>Charlotte Mason</B> (a late 1800's educator) - Charlotte Mason had a concern that students develop a lifetime love of learning. She based her philosophy on the Latin word for education, "educare," which means "to feed and nourish." Miss Mason said, “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline and a life.” The Charlotte Mason philosophy includes: Narration and copywork, Habit training, Nature Notebooks, Fine Art studies, language studies, a Literature based curriculum instead of textbooks, and real-life applications. </div> <div> For more information, visit:</div> <div> A Charlotte Mason Education - <A HREF="http://sites.silaspartners.com/cmason" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://sites.silaspartners.com/cmason"><U><U>http://sites.silaspartners.com/cmason</U></U></A></div> <div> Charlotte Mason Research and Supply Company <A HREF="http://www.charlottemason.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.charlottemason.com/"><U><U>http://www.charlottemason.com/</U></U></A></div> <div> The ABC's of Charlotte Mason <A HREF="http://bushnell.net/~peanuts/faq1.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://bushnell.net/~peanuts/faq1.html"><U><U>http://bushnell.net/~peanuts/faq1.html</U></U></A></div> <div> Ambleside Online <A HREF="http://www.amblesideonline.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.amblesideonline.org/"><U><U>http://www.amblesideonline.org/</U></U></A></div> <div> Sonlight - A literature rich program of learning <A HREF="http://www.sonlight.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sonlight.com/"><U><U>http://www.sonlight.com/</U></U></A> </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Classical</B> - The focus of the traditional classical approach is on Greek mythology, philosophy, logic, and Latin. It utilizes the grammar, logic and rhetoric phases of learning as a three legged stool… </div> <div> For more information, visit:</div> <div> The Well Trained Mind - <A HREF="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/index.php" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.welltrainedmind.com/index.php"><U><U>http://www.welltrainedmind.com/index.php</U></U></A></div> <div> Trivium Pursuit - <A HREF="http://www.triviumpursuit.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.triviumpursuit.com/"><U><U>http://www.triviumpursuit.com/</U></U></A></div> <div> Veritas Press - <A HREF="http://www.veritaspress.com/store/home.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.veritaspress.com/store/home.a"><U><U>http://www.veritaspress.com/store/home.asp</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Lifestyle learning</B> - a new way of life, a new system-applying principles instead of following programs-and a fresh beginning for the entire family. The three <I>Lifestyle of Learning</I> goals are: <B>Science</B> - student is discipled to Jesus and to an individual definable life-purpose; <B>Art</B> - student possesses a love of learning by relating with his own learning process along with unique process of expression; and <B>Tools</B> - student is equipped with the tools for learning needed to pursue a vital learning process throughout childhood that will continue to deepen into adulthood, producing individual scholarship.</div> <div> For more information, visit:</div> <div> The Homeschool Oasis - <A HREF="http://www.homeschooloasis.com/lol_main_pg.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.homeschooloasis.com/lol_main_"><U><U>http://www.homeschooloasis.com/lol_main_pg.htm</U></U></A></div> <div> Lifestyle of Learning Ministries - <A HREF="http://www.lifestyleoflearning.org/articles/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lifestyleoflearning.org/artic"><U><U>http://www.lifestyleoflearning.org/articles/</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Unit Studies</B> - It is defined as an in-depth study of a topic (space, trees, cars, etc.) that takes into account many areas of the topic, such as geography, science, history, art, etc. It is a complete immersion into the topic so that the student will see things as a "whole" instead of bits and pieces learned throughout their education. </div> <div> For More information, visit:</div> <div> KONOS Curriculum - <A HREF="http://www.konos.com/ " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.konos.com/ "><U>http://www.konos.com/ </U></A></div> <div> Five in a Row Curriculum - <A HREF="http://www.fiveinarow.com/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fiveinarow.com/index.html"><U>http://www.fiveinarow.com/index.html</U></A></div> <div> Doorposts Publishing - <A HREF="http://www.doorposts.net/default.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.doorposts.net/default.asp"><U>http://www.doorposts.net/default.asp</U></A></div> <div> Amanda Bennett - <A HREF="http://www.unitstudy.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.unitstudy.com/"><U>http://www.unitstudy.com/</U></A></div> <div> The Weaver Curriculum - <A HREF="http://www.aop.com/weaver/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.aop.com/weaver/"><U>http://www.aop.com/weaver/</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Unschooling</B> - Unschooling doesn't mean not learning - it means learning without the trappings of school. It's not unlearning or uneducating. Its only unschooling - it points out a contrast in approaches to learning. Unschooling is following your children's lead. Allowing them to learn from a wide variety of experiences and resources. Start right from where you are and enjoy.  For more information, visit:</div> <div> Unschooling.com - <A HREF="http://www.unschooling.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.unschooling.com/"><U><U>http://www.unschooling.com/</U></U></A></div> <div> Family Unschoolers Network -<A HREF="http://www.unschooling.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.unschooling.org/"><U>http://www.unschooling.org/</U></A></div> <div> The Natural Child Project - <A HREF="http://www.naturalchild.com/guest/earl_stevens.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.naturalchild.com/guest/earl_s"><U><U>http://www.naturalchild.com/guest/earl_stevens.html</U></U></A></div> <div> Unschooling in Alabama - <A HREF="http://www.pipeline.com/~wdkmg/homeschool/unschool.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.pipeline.com/~wdkmg/homeschoo"><U>http://www.pipeline.com/~wdkmg/homeschool/unschool.htm</U></A></div> <div>  </div> <div> <B>The Principle Approach</B> - The Principle Approach has been called "reflective teaching and learning." It is America's historic method of Biblical reasoning which places the Truths (or principles) of God's Word at the heart of education. Each subject is predicated upon God's Biblical principles and students are taught to think and reason from principles and leading ideas using The Notebook Approach to <I>Research, Reason, Relate, and Record</I>.</div> <bR> <div> The Foundation for American Christian Education - <A HREF="http://www.face.net/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.face.net/"><U><U>http://www.face.net/</U></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Textbook Approach</B> - full curriculum packages with step by step direction.</div> <div> A Beka - <A HREF="http://www.abeka.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.abeka.org/"><U><U>http://www.abeka.org/</U></U></A></div> <div> Bob Jones University Press - <A HREF="http://www.bjupress.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bjupress.com/"><U><U>http://www.bjupress.com/</U></U></A></div> <div> Alpha Omega Publications provides Christian curriculum for grades K through 12. AOP offers several exciting product options, including Switched-On Schoolhouse, LIFEPAC, Horizons <A HREF="http://www.aop.com/homeschool/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.aop.com/homeschool/"><U><U>http://www.aop.com/homeschool/</U></U></A></div> <div> Calvert School - <A HREF="http://www.calvertschool.org/engine/content.do?BT_CODE=CES1512" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.calvertschool.org/engine/cont"><U><U>http://www.calvertschool.org/engine/content.do?BT_CODE=CES1512</U></U></A></div> <div> Christian Liberty Academy - <A HREF="http://www.homeschools.org/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.homeschools.org/index.html"><U><U>http://www.homeschools.org/index.html</U></U></A></div> <div> Lighthouse Christian Academy - <A HREF="http://www.schooloftomorrow.com/homeschool/lca.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.schooloftomorrow.com/homescho"><U><U>http://www.schooloftomorrow.com/homeschool/lca.asp</U></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Choosing the Curriculum</B></div> <bR> <div>     Once you are armed with this information, then you are ready to formulate a curriculum plan. If you are concerned about grade level requirements, find out what your local school district will be teaching (or not teaching) that grade level. You can also search the internet for grade level requirements. Don't use the schools curriculum plan as a hard and fast rule. Just use it as a reference if this is of concern to you. </div> <bR> <div>      Never feel bound by another's plan because they don't know your child. Your child's learning age and natural interests should be your guide in your selection. List the subjects you have decided to teach in their order of importance to you. Search curriculum catalogs for each subject with your child's learning style in mind. Try to attend curriculum fairs and book sales before you purchase anything so that you can actually look through the book. Every curriculum vendor will try to make their product seem like the very best for your child, but only you can make that determination. Before you make a final plan, be sure that you pray over it and ask our Dear Lord to lead you in your selections. This will help to prevent unnecessary buying now and tears of frustration later.</div> <bR> <div>     Next, you are ready to choose a curriculum. One of the beauties of educating your children at home is the ability to tailor his education to his interests and needs. One of your jobs as teacher is to gradually widen your child's field of interest as well as introduce a steady diet of new ideas. Ideas are what our minds feed upon and they provide hours of entertainment courtesy of the imagination and let's pretend! This happens so gradually and naturally, often your child doesn't even realize it was your aim all along!</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Becoming a Book Hunter</B></div> <bR> <div>     When you become a home educator, you automatically become a book hunter. What books you use and how you find them will vary from hunter to hunter. A great way to decide what books you will use is to look at your curriculum plan. Glance through your chosen texts to see the subjects that you will be covering. Don't feel that you have to buy every book; use your library or borrow from friends. Homeschoolers are masters of barter, borrow and swap! </div> <bR> <div> A great way to select books on your chosen topic is to purchase a few good book lists. Here are a few suggestions:</div> <bR> <div> <B>“All through the Ages”</B> by Christine Miller is the best thing on the market. Christine is also a home educating mother who has faced the “what book to use” dilemma, she compiled her resource list accordingly. This book is divided by time-period, topics, and subject. I have found it to be very useful!</div> <div>  <B>“Let the Authors Speak”</B> by Carolyn Hatcher includes descriptions of the books that are very helpful.</div> <div>  <B>“Books Children Love”</B> by Elizabeth Wilson is great for private reading books for your children. These are books that have endured the test of time. You are sure to find something your child will love listed in this book.</div> <bR> <div>      Once you have chosen your book list, use it to choose your book or try your library's search engine. Choose books to read aloud and some for your child to read privately. If the area of interest is very specific, you might want to glance through the bibliography at the back. This is a great way to find related books. We have also used this resource to find other books by authors we really enjoyed.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Recap</B></div> <bR> <div> Educated yourself about homeschooling; what is it</div> <div> Formulate your philosophy; how do you plan to teach</div> <div> Discover your child's learning style; how does your child learn</div> <div> Make a lesson plan; what do you plan to teach</div> <div> Meet with your husband and formulate a budget; how much can you spend</div> <div> Research the curriculum before you buy it</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Curriculum Companies to get you started:</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.highschoolscience.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.highschoolscience.com/"><U><B>Apologia Educational Ministries</B></U></A><A HREF="http://www.highschoolscience.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.highschoolscience.com/"><U> (science from a Christian worldview) - </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.highschoolscience.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.highschoolscience.com/"><U>     http://www.highschoolscience.com/</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.bfbooks.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bfbooks.com/"><U><B>Beautiful Feet Books</B></U></A><A HREF="http://www.bfbooks.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bfbooks.com/"><U> - http://www.bfbooks.com/</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cornerstonecurriculum.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cornerstonecurriculum.com/"><U><B>Cornerstone Curriculum</B></U></A><A HREF="http://www.cornerstonecurriculum.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cornerstonecurriculum.com/"><U> - http://www.cornerstonecurriculum.com/</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/"><U><B>Lamplighter Publishing</B></U></A><A HREF="http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/"><U> - http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.eho.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.eho.org/"><U><B>Eclectic Homeschool Lite</B></U></A><A HREF="http://www.eho.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.eho.org/"><U> - http://www.eho.org/</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.greenleafpress.com/catalog/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.greenleafpress.com/catalog/"><U><B>Greenleaf Press</B></U></A><A HREF="http://www.greenleafpress.com/catalog/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.greenleafpress.com/catalog/"><U> - 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