I have been trying to figure out what different curriculums to use for a while now. I am lucky... we live in Wisconsin! There are no state mandated things we have to cover or what you have to teach when. Which is great! But also makes things a bit more confusing for a new homeschooler! I have anything and everything to choose from... and that's a lot!!!
I think after months of disecting what seems to be every possibility out there, I am set. (Mind you, I said I THINK I am set... that could change!) But the greatest thing happened today. I sat down with my 8 year old and told him and the program I found that corresponds with the Magic Tree House series. (visit www.magictreehouse.com and click on teacher on top) There are activities and laid out "curriculums" that go with almost every single book in the series!!! Everything from language arts, to math, to music and even phy ed!!! All laid out so a newbie like myself can figure it out! Then there are also worksheets you can print out that go with them.... Tonight before bed my son asked me, "Mom, I'd like to read the first Magic Tree House book. Can I start homeschooling today?" Yes, he's been out of public school for just 4 days and he asked me that. If you know my son... you know that this is something he would NEVER say... he hates school and was infuriated with me that I wanted to start our science class later in the summer. That question he asked me still has me smiling!!! :-)
Welcome to homeschooling! Wow! I didn't realize that Magic Tree House books had all that available on-line. Did you see the passport books? My daughter LOVED doing that! I'll have to check out out for my younger son (6) when he reaches that reading level! Stopping by from Hip Homeschool Hop and following!
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Very exciting! Sounds like a great start!
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