Hello Patricia!
I homeschooled my son through 7th grade. I can tell you there are a ton of homeschool curriculums out there! It really will depend on what your friend is looking for in terms of set up. Would she like to do school at home? That is a very structured program, with info written out for parents each day, assignments and testing. Is she more free- wanting to do a lot of experiments and exploring the world and nature and the children's interests? Does she think her children would be interested in taking classes at local museums, zoos, and through local co-ops?
First, she should try and connect to other homeschool families in her area- having a group is so important for socializing the children, and supporting the parents. Veteran homeschoolers are also a great resource for local resources, buying used curriculum and supplies, and offering advice.
When I first started, I was nervous, and so I went with Calvert Curriculum. It is easy to follow, and easy to use.
She should also look at Timberdoodle, they have curriculum choices.
If she is interested in putting together her own curriculum- Story of the World is a great history of the world that can be used over many years. All About Reading and All About Spelling are fantastic, Math-U-See is great. Daily Geography is a nice geography set for elementary school, and word roots teaches latin roots.
Online options include Khan Academy app for kids 2-7, Khan Academy, Time for Learning, ABC Mouse
There are so many choices. The best advice I can give is not to get overwhelmed, and to follow the kids lead. They are naturally curious, and naturally want to learn. Don't try to re-create a school atmosphere- do what feels right for your family.
------------------------------
Michelle Beauregard
owner
Apple Valley Home Daycare
Southington CT
------------------------------
Original Message:
Sent: 05-21-2020 06:57 AM
From: Patricia Mezu
Subject: Homeschooling curriculum recommendations
Hello everyone,
please is anyone able to recommend a good (or more than one), homeschooling curriculum? My colleague has two children 4 & 6, and she would like a good homeschooling curriculum. She's not a teacher.
Thanks!
------------------------------
Patricia Mezu
Professional Minds FZ MEA
www.prminds.org
------------------------------