
Five Tips For Planning A New Homeschool Year
July 24, 2018It is almost time to get back to school and that means planning and ordering your curriculum. Wading through all the choices can be a bit daunting (to put it lightly). Our friends at Homeschool Buyers Co-op have put together some helpful tips for choosing curriculum for your new school year.
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Get Organized
Make sure you have lesson plans, assignments and a grading plan in place for the new year. A homeschool planner can help you to start your year organized and keep your homeschool on track.
Learning Dispositions
Teaching to a child’s learning disposition can help improve their (and your) homeschool experience. If you are not sure what style of learning best suits your child, take a learning style assessment to make informed choices for your curriculum needs.
Core Curriculum
Selecting your core curriculum can always be challenging. There are so many options out there. Selecting an all-in-one curriculum can help to ensure your essentials are covered.
Interests
What do your kids love to do? Electives can be a fantastic way to foster their natural talents while they explore something they love. Check out art and music electives for your creative kids, explore a foreign language with your future world-traveler or help your soon-to-be new driver learn the rules of the road. Electives are the perfect educational way to support your child’s favorite activities and hobbies.
Cost
The perfect homeschool curriculum doesn’t have to be expensive! The Co-op has the best prices on all the curriculum you need for your school year. Best of all, everything has been thoroughly reviewed and vetted by veteran homeschool parents so you know you are getting the best deals on the best curriculum.
Jamie Gaddy
Jamie Gaddy, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. has been a college education professor for over 17 years. Education has been a part of her life in both the classroom and as a principal. Six children later found her dissatisfied with traditional school and homeschool became the better fit. She is also a pastor’s wife, editor, and entrepreneur who now homeschools four of her six children in Georgia. Jamie loves to share about her homeschool experience to help other homeschoolers find success. Connect with her at [email protected]
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