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Written by Kayley Kenzie   
Saturday, 15 March 2008
Have you ever attended a homeschooling convention to choose homeschool curriculum? The experience can be quite refreshing, since it introduces you to the many possibilities available on the market.
by KayleyKenzie


Have you ever attended a homeschooling convention to choose homeschool curriculum? The experience can be quite refreshing, since it introduces you to the many possibilities available on the market.

Or perhaps it simply leaves you feeling more dizzy and confused than before you ever attended.

You might be the kind of parent who enjoys picking and choosing what you see in catalogs. Maybe you prefer to make your purchases over the phone, by mail, or through the internet. Perhaps you'd rather contact the salesperson first instead of waiting for them to get in touch with you.

Or maybe you're a parent who prefers surfing the web to find the resources you want and need.

Whether you choose to choose your curriculum online, through a catalog, or by visiting a homeschool convention, there are some important suggestions you'll want to keep in mind when you shop:

* Be familiar with your children's strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Knowing these factors will help you decide the best material. The resources you choose should not only enhance your child's strengths, but also address your child's weaknesses and turn them into strengths.

* Know your family's needs. For example, is your family religious? Do you have special needs kids? Is your family interested in traveling? When you choose a homeschool cirriculum, it's vital to consider all these different factors.

* How does your child learn? Knowing your child's learning styles are an important consideration when making curriculum choices. Is your child a visual, auditory, or hands-on learner?

* What long-term goals does your family have? Has your child been setting goals? If you and your child both have a goal to let him or her run a business, you should focus on resources that will help both of you achieve this goal.

* How much can you afford to spend on materials? There are some homeschooling families who don't have a problem with photocopying materials or "borrowing" the curriculum. I personally don't think this is fair. You don't have to spend a fortune and leave your family destitute just by buying curriculum. If you take steps to plan ahead, you'll be able to factor the costs into your budget.

* What philosophy appeals to you when it comes to homeschooling? There are many different schools of thought when it comes to homeschool cirriculum philosophies. Some examples include unscooling, Classical, Christian, accelerated, literature-based, textbook, and unit studies.

* What are your time constraints? If you have a lot of children and also work part-time, it is important to take time into consideration. When you buy curriculum, you need to consider the time that you'll also be putting into co-op classes and your child's activities.

Before choosing any homeschool curriculum, I find it important to pray about your decision and talk things over with your husband to seek his counsel.

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