Apr. 29, 2007 - Looking Forward
Our school year is almost over. Two of our boys will graduate this year, so that leaves only two more at home to homeschool. But every year, I still ask myself -- what will I use next year? I ask that question because each one of my boys is different and enjoys learning in different ways. We've tried various types of curriculum, living books, workbooks, textbooks, video teachers, a few classes at a small high school.
The important thing is that I try to see what works best with each student. Some are more independent than others and will just do their work because it needs to be done. Others need a lot more "prodding" to get to their work.
So I begin again to determine what seems best for next year's school. The boys at home will be in 11th and in 7th, so they will be taking a couple of classes outside of our home (at a small high school), but there will be a couple of classes at home too.
And the amazing thing is...there are many, many, many different books, unit studies, textbooks, etc to choose from. I think this process may take a while!
Wendy
