I need good Fourth grade homeschooling curriculum,any suggestions?

Question

This is my first time trying this.I need all the help i can get.

Answer 1

If you're looking for Christian homeschooling materials, I would check with Bob Jones University Press or Accelerated Christian Education or google for a homeschooling group in your state that would be able to direct you to appropriate materials.

Answer 2

One curriculum that is easier for me to teach is Switched on Schoolhouse (SOS) by Alpha Omega. This is a subject based CD-Rom program. The computer grades most of the work. The cost is about $300 a year from Alpha Omega Publishing. They even offer an academy if you are interested in getting a high school diploma and help from real teachers. The academy cost a lot more. If you aren't interested in the academy check out EBay and you may find a deal. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Some of the answer depends on where you live, what your goals are, and how long you plan to homeschool.

In the past family have used A Beka and Alpha Omega. Both have pros and cons. If you are more comfortable with a curriculum then I can honestly recommend either one of them.
A Beka (as with Bob Jones) is more classroom oriented, but it can be worked around. Alpha Omega might be a bit less overwhelming to start as it comes in "Lifepacs" (ten workbooks per subject) and rather more user friendly than most.
You can find them at
http://www.aop.com/home/

A Beka is found at http://www.abeka.com/

I know many people who have used these and are quite successful.

Both come from a Christian perspective. If you are not looking for that world view I am sure you will get answers to meet that need. ; )

Best wishes!

Answer 4

I don't think there is such a thing as a GOOD homeschooling curriculum. Children need to socialialize with others - socialization is an acquired skill. Denying a child this opportunity, will in my opinion do more harm than good.

More and more people in this country have a tendecy to shut themself off opinions that are different from their own. All that leads to is more and more division, rather than acceptance of other points of view. When a child reaches adulthood he/she will have to deal with a myriad of viewpoints. They are much better prepared when they start at a young age. Then it's up you you, as parents, to provide a moral compass.

Answer 5

I recomend abecka book they are great I am in 10th grade this year and I enjoy it. They do have a lot of extra work in them. they have every kind of book you can imagine (such as other languages and extra curriculers) In the teachers curriculems they even have projects and stuff (like science projects) It will tell you how to do them and awesome things like that. I really really recomend them. They are a christian organization, and are actually a college school. you will have to go to the website for all those things. Here is one thing I am proud to say. On my semester test at the end of the year my answers where a college grade. Check it out there are only a few out there but they are a good one.

Answer 6

I used A Beka for my daughter for the last 2 years. I was able to choose what I needed to meet her individual needs and teach to that, which is something she would not get in public school. You can piece your curriculum together by looking on eBay or craigslist.com and keep the cost reasonable. Depending on your state, you may not have to test as others have indicated (AZ does not) but most school districts will allow your child to participate in standardized testing to ensure they are keeping pace. As for socialization, you can join local organizations that will set up PE, field trips and other extra-curricular activities, and contrary to popular opinion, children do not suffer from less exposure to public schools where more time is spent disciplining than educating. You will gain the chance to bond and spend extra time teaching your child the values that they miss in public schools. Good Luck!

Answer 7

As a former English teacher, I enjoy Sonlight. I like the exposure to real literature and the interaction that it enables me to have with my children. Who wants to just plunk their kids in front of a workbook?

Many of my math teacher friends have seen kids come into thier classrooms after having used Saxon Math and found that the students are behind or don't have a good grasp on the material. Scott Foresman is a good alternative.

There are so many choices. Best wishes!

Answer 8

My daughter home schooled both of her children. She entered a program through her church. It runs about $150/year/child. Included are all material/books for both the student and adult. They meet with the church 4 times a year and the child is tested to see if they are meeting educational requirements. They also go several times a year to have field trips with all the other students. When they complete a year, the schooling is verified by the church to meet state requirements. Both of my grandchildren are very happy with the schooling they have received. My granddaughter is enrolled in a junior college, and has a straight "A" average. My grandson is taking courses through the junior college to supplement his high school studies. He will graduate next year, and have 11 semester units of college courses.

Answer 9

Try using the web to look things up. Let the kids help you decide what they are ready to learn. Also there is a specific curriculum that you have to carry out because the kids have to take a test.

Answer 10

I really like "Christian Light Education". The neat thing, too, is you can order what you need at the time...not everything all at once and feel bombarded. Go the website and request a catalog. They'll get it right out within the same week!!