choosing a curriculum

Tamara - posted on 11/02/2010

If you liked Sonlight but it cost too much, you might look into Robinson Curriculum. It is more than affordable. at $200 for all 12 years, + your cost for Saxon math books. We haven't purchased it at this point but I employ their ideas in my homeschooling. I had already decided on Saxon Math, and have the 5/4, 6/5, and 7/6. My 9yos just tested in reading and vocabulary comprehension and placed at 10th grade 7th month into the year. I attribute this to the Robinson Curriculum of Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. My 7yod also tested and she placed at 5th grade 2nd month into the year. I am a firm believer in giving my children a firm foundation in reading. I loved the idea of Sonlight but the costs were so enormous, it just wasn't feasible. Hope this helps you.

Christine - posted on 08/24/2010

www.iknowthat.com
I have a first grader who likes iknowthat.com better then time4learining. We also use ABeka. I love that problem. They do all the work.

Crystal - posted on 07/08/2010

I'm looking at Christian Light Education..very reasonably priced..mostly good reviews...anyone heard of or used it?

Susan - posted on 04/26/2010

Hope you enjoy it! I am looking forward to using it this year!

Crystie - posted on 04/18/2010

thanks Susan, this was a good confirmation for me...I purchased LHFHG a couple of weeks ago. :)

Susan - posted on 04/18/2010

Check out Heart of Dakota... I am using LHTH for my K and pre-schooler (6 and 4 years old). It is simple and the children seem to really love it. You can go to the website and see the first week of each level. I plan on using LHFHG next year for 1st grade.

Patty - posted on 03/28/2010

I like Christan Liberty Press. But you have to plan some.

Crystie - posted on 03/23/2010

Thank you Cheryl, I appreciate your time :)

Cheryl - posted on 03/23/2010

Have you thought about teaching them together (1st and K) I will be starting to use Weaver for my 2nd and K next year but they have a program called Interlock as well. I think it gives Day by Day instructions. I've seen alot of them used on ebay.



Have you looked at Rod and Staff- it is a Mennonite curric, very reasonable priced and conservative? Christian Liberty Press is also about $140 and very good. My Father's World is good but I think similar in price to Sonlight, maybe alittle less depending on how many of the books you can get at the library and if you want that hassle.

I have used A Beka and lots of people will sing their praises but for preschool, K, and 1st I have not been impressed. The science, history, and extras are very easy. And it is very expensive- even used.



All that said- Have you ever gone to Cathy Duffy's website or read her book 100 Top Homeschool Picks. I always recommend it when people are choosing between curriculums (the other moms are probably saying 'There Cheryl goes again!") but she has a few quizzes to help you filter out what currics will fit your teaching style and your children's learning styles.



AO I am not familiar with their elementary boxes but I hear rave reviews for high school. and I am not familiar with Time4Learning.