When homeschooling was somewhat hush-hush years ago and it was almost unheard of as an option, parents had some struggles with the limited number of curriculum choices. Most choices looked just like school text books so much that it was no different than going to school, just simply more convenient not to have the drive or bus. Much of that has changed in the last 10 - 15 years of homeschooling. The curriculum choices now abound!

If you do a google search, the number of choices may seem completely overwhelming! What is the right choice for my child? What level is my child? Do I need to buy a whole packaged curriculum? Do I have to get a teacher manual? Do not get swamped! Don't let the internet choices get you into a whirlwind!

Before getting overwhelmed and trying to dive into the choices alone, I would suggest that you get together (over chocolate) with a person whom you trust that has either homeschooled already for a while or at least has kids the ages of your children. When choosing that person, first try to see if the children in their family enjoy learning and secondly see if you are like that mother/parent who is teaching? Knowing if you are organized or not, free-spirited or schedule oriented helps choose who you should talk to.  If the answer to both is 'yes' ask for some sage advice!

For our home - this is the #1 choice that we LOVE:

Sonlight!  is great for a packaged whole curriculum or picking and choosing for ALL grades/levels!

We do use other curricula to mix in now.  As I discovered what learning styles my kids have we sprinkled in a few computer things and audio learning, but by far Sonlight!  curriculum was my children's favorite!

I highly recommend it!

Blessings to your Family!

Donna Miller