Homeschool Curriculum – Is a planned curriculum right for you?

Planned homeschool curriculums are certainly a good option when homeschooling. In case your children love working with textbooks and workbooks, then it can be an excellent way to teach. Below are a few guidelines you can consider when you choose a homeschool program:

1. Is a self-directed model better or is it better if I stick with a teacher directed model? If you wish to keep control over everything your student does then a teacher-based model is a better option but if you want your child to be equally involved in their course of study then a self-directed model makes more sense. However, irrespective of the model you choose, there is some level of responsibility required in both types of models. You cannot completely trust your child. They may go to the room for study and play video games. If you think your child can work independently and stay answerable, then you can save yourself from the extra work.

2. Would you prefer textbook based or literature-based form of education? For your homeschooling, if you would prefer literature, then you will find it easy to select an era in History or a certain aspect of Science and then look for literature on it to offer you the right information. You can dodge a costly curriculum by collecting literature and utilizing that to homeschool. You may find your children enjoying reading and hearing different stories more than reading a certain textbook.

3. Am I prepared for the strenuous work that has to be put in with planned curriculum? A lot of times, planned curriculum seems burdensome and overwhelming. If you intend to make use of a planned homeschool curriculum be sure to modify the program if required for meeting the needs of your children.

4. What is the best way to teach children? By getting workbooks filled or by writing about things they learned? A lot of children prefer filling workbooks and easily remember what they have learned. Others find it a chore to fill out workbooks. Are you making use of workbooks only for a formality or do you think these books are helping your children?

It is not easy to decide which course to take when teaching your children on your own. However, the best way to find out is to analyze your family dynamics and the nature of your children and then decide.