What is a homeschool curriculum?
Homeschool curriculums are the collected lessons that you plan to teach your child at home.
After making the decision to homeschool (and withdrawing your child, if they are enrolled in public school), the practical first step is to discover what curriculum is the perfect fit for your family!
There are many options available for homeschooling parents, from Christian homeschooling curriculums to secular ones.
You might choose to use a curriculum that has lessons in every subject or you can choose from a variety of options to create a personalized homeschool experience for your child.
Prices on curriculums range from completely free up to whatever you choose to spend, while formats can be 100 percent parent-led to 100 percent online facilitation.
You may choose to use the same curriculum company from kindergarten to high school or you may decide to use a different one each year or even adapt your lesson plans to the seasons.
It’s up to you!
For instance, My Father’s World incorporates a Family Learning Cycle to include multiple age-ranges and let’s the curriculum itself flex to work with that plan. It is very hands-on and parent-led. Their prices start at about $249 for a yearly package with all books included.
On the other hand, Acellus Academy is completely online and grade-specific. Each student enrolls separately. Students are free to learn online and are led by online video lectures and parents can view students’ progress anytime via their app. Their prices are about $249 per month.
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