I have been looking for a virtual academy can't seem to find one in my state So can anyone recommend a really good curriculum for me? Thank you!
I hope some one can help you more, I did not spend money on K curiculum, I just found enough on the web and basic work books (from Walmart) that I didnt buy anything. I know some people want more organized stuff, I just "winged it"
I will recommend a couple of my favorite resources. Here is a link to see The Three R's. I would recommend purchasing The Three R's no matter what other program or materials you use. http://mottmedia.com/beechick.html The Three R's Now all in one book! A Home Start in Reading A Strong Start in Language An Easy Start in Arithmetic Three resources in one – READING, WRITING, and ARITHMETIC! Learn how to take the mystery out of teaching the early grades with this practical, down-to-earth guidebook from Ruth Beechick. The book is divided into three sections that are tabbed for easy reference. The READING section tells how and when to begin phonics, and how to develop comprehension skills. The LANGUAGE section shows how to develop written language skills naturally, in the same way children learn oral language. The ARITHMETIC section explains how to teach understanding of math concepts, and not just memorization of facts. Bonus: A removable 2-sided wall chart for phonics and arithmetic. Now Available! 128 pages, 6" x 9" Paperback, Grades K-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-88062-074-1 ISBN-10: 0-88062-074-9 List Price . . . . . $12.00 US Here is a review of my favorite phonics program. http://cathyduffyreviews.com/phonics_reading/play-n-talk.htm I purchased it used for a big discount on a homeschool classified ad. Today Play N' Talk is for sale on Ebay. Here is a link to the ad. I have not purchased anything from this particular seller so I cannot make a recommendation. http://cgi.ebay.com/Complete-Play-N...oryZ2228QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Melinda, Take a look at this. I wish I had known about this book when I first began homeschooling. I first found it a few years ago and it is a great help. It will help you to understand how to homeschool in a low stress effective way. http://www.moorefoundation.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/1/products_id/576 Successful Homeschool Family Handbook, The $13.95 "A creative and stress-free approach to homeschooling. Topics include choosing a curriculum that really works for you and your children, avoiding student resentment and parent burnout, targeting your child’s interest and motivation to make learning fun, helping your child excel in educational goals (including standardized tests), understanding how a child’s developmental stages contribute to learning and seeing the big picture of family and society in the learning process."
I absolutely love Sonlight! We are reading so many great books together. www.sonlight.com Winter Promise looks good too, as does My Father's World.
We switched to Five in a Row midway through K this past year. DD wasn't real impressed with the workbook approach. The manual was around $20 and you can get most of the children's books from your local library. We have LOVED it! We'll be doing it for quite some time I'm sure. You do have to supplement the three R's though. We use A Beka for that. Mainly just because that's what we started with and that's what we're all used to right now. But if you want to check into FIAR, here's the site. www.fiveinarow.com and that will give you more detail.
