curriculum here, curriculum there

Curriculum Here

Curriculum There

Susan K. Stewart

What is you want to teach?

• Why are you homeschooling?

• Philosophy of Education

What is Curriuculm?

• Course of study

• Teaching material

Think About …

• What are you teaching?

• Why are you teaching it?

• Why are you teaching it the way you are?

Family Personalities

• Family• Structured vs Flexible• Children’s Ages• Other family considerations

Teaching Styles

• Direct Instruction• Indirect Instruction• Cooperative Learning• Self-directed Learning

Personality & Learning

• Spontaneous (sanguine)• Routine (melancholy)• Conceptual (choleric)• Global (melancholy or phlegmatic)

Don’t buy anything Let kids be kids What you need

blocks craft supplies books and a warm lap

Preschool

Early Elementary

Numbers Letters What do you need

Counters Letters Paper & Writing Tools Books

Late Elementary Mathematical Operations Functions of Reading & Writing History & Science Begin to assess REAL needs

Maybe textbooks for math Books for science, history Encyclopedia and dictionary More books

SecondaryJr and Sr High

Advanced & In-Depth Study Additional needs

Microscope, telescope Tutors Outside classes Books

Getting It All Done

Learning Gaps Resources

Catalogs California Framework

Scope & Sequence Mastered vs. familiar

Questions to Ask

• Homeschool friendly• Publisher’s philosophy• Credentials of author• Busy work• Empahsis

• Lead to God’s purpose• Role of teacher and student• Role of curriculum• Family needs• Need? Want? Impress?

What’s Out There?

• Packaged curriculum• Packets• Unit study• Computer• Online• No curriculum

Extras & Goodies

Teachers Books Manuals Answer Key Answer Solutions

Extras & Goodies

Supplemental Materials Flash cards Teaching charts Story pictures Manipulatives Curriculum Guides

Day by day instructions

Shopping Techniques Plan Ahead

Make a list Read catalogs Talk to others

Where to shop Used curriculum sales Used book stores

When to shop In Spring

Money Saving Ideas

• Co-op• Discards• Freebies• Local library