Many homeschool parents start with the question, "What's the best homeschool curriculum?" A more productive question is, "What homeschool curriculum is the best fit?" Choosing the best homeschool curriculum is important to new and prospective homeschooling parents, as well as those who want to improve homeschooling or adjust to a new phase, such as kids starting high school. Jump to: In order to find the homeschool curriculum that is the best fit for your family, consider You'll want to choose a homeschool curriculum that addresses all three. This guide will help you evaluate...…Many homeschool parents start with the question, "What's the best homeschool curriculum?" A more productive question is, "What homeschool curriculum is the best fit?" Choosing the best homeschool curriculum is important to new and prospective homeschooling parents, as well as those who want to improve homeschooling or adjust to a new phase, such as kids starting high school. Jump to: In order to find the homeschool curriculum that is the best fit for your family, consider You'll want to choose a homeschool curriculum that addresses all three. This guide will help you evaluate...WW…

College-bound students need authentic skills and knowledge that will equip them with tools to succeed once they begin studying at the college level. It's not enough to have teens step through cursory courses in expected high school subjects and just "check them off." Some high school curriculum marketed to homeschoolers may purport to "cover the subjects" or "meet college admission requirements," but students who do not find the content engaging will not develop the knowledge they need for college success. Some curriculum is low quality. One-dimensional curriculum with multiple choice-type...…College-bound students need authentic skills and knowledge that will equip them with tools to succeed once they begin studying at the college level. It's not enough to have teens step through cursory courses in expected high school subjects and just "check them off." Some high school curriculum marketed to homeschoolers may purport to "cover the subjects" or "meet college admission requirements," but students who do not find the content engaging will not develop the knowledge they need for college success. Some curriculum is low quality. One-dimensional curriculum with multiple choice-type...WW…

Many students earn college credits while they are still in high school, whether they are homeschooled or attend public or private school. Homeschooling for college credit commonly includes dual enrollment and testing for college credit. Earning credits while homeschooling high school can save money on college courses that would otherwise be needed during the university years and can enhance a homeschooler's high school transcript. Jump to: Community colleges can meet the needs of homeschool students in quite a few ways. Students can enroll in one or more college-level classes at community...…Many students earn college credits while they are still in high school, whether they are homeschooled or attend public or private school. Homeschooling for college credit commonly includes dual enrollment and testing for college credit. Earning credits while homeschooling high school can save money on college courses that would otherwise be needed during the university years and can enhance a homeschooler's high school transcript. Jump to: Community colleges can meet the needs of homeschool students in quite a few ways. Students can enroll in one or more college-level classes at community...WW…

Recently on TheHomeSchoolMom's Facebook page someone asked for recommendations for her soon to be 4-year-old. It took me back to when I had a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old and had recently decided to homeschool. I. Was. So. Excited. What curriculum should I use? (I bought KONOS and timeline figures and a gazillion Usborne books.) How should we schedule our days? (I carefully scheduled every moment of our days and then proceeded to never once use the schedule.) I made lesson plans and felt organized and believed that my kids were going to get the best education ever. And honestly, we had great...…Recently on TheHomeSchoolMom's Facebook page someone asked for recommendations for her soon to be 4-year-old. It took me back to when I had a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old and had recently decided to homeschool. I. Was. So. Excited. What curriculum should I use? (I bought KONOS and timeline figures and a gazillion Usborne books.) How should we schedule our days? (I carefully scheduled every moment of our days and then proceeded to never once use the schedule.) I made lesson plans and felt organized and believed that my kids were going to get the best education ever. And honestly, we had great...WW…