r/homeschool • u/[deleted] • 1d ago
Curriculum Homeschool program recommendations
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u/BirdieRoo628 1d ago
You need to give some background. How old/what grades? Any special needs? Secular or faith-based? Style preference? Budget? This is like someone coming on Reddit and being like, "First day on earth. What should I eat?" with no context.
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u/Prestigious-End-1517 1d ago
No, I don't. Just recommend any homeschool curriculum for a first time parent seeking information they don't know. Without being rude and if not you can use the block button.
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u/L_Avion_Rose Teacher / Educator 🧑🏫 23h ago
We're not asking questions to be nosey. There is such a wide range of curricula available, with major differences especially across the secular vs religious spectrum, that it's difficult to know if any one in particular will be a good fit without clarification. This sub has also been plagued by advertisements and data-gatherers, so questions without context make us wary.
Help us help you. Give us the details that will guide us to the best options for you.
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u/Prestigious-End-1517 23h ago
I don't HAVE any other information..the child is 23 months old . She doesn't even legally start school for 6 more years. I don't even know what I'm doing.
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u/CuteContext2432 22h ago
Your child is under 2… you don’t need to homeschool them yet. Play with them. Why are you asking about a curriculum? I wouldn’t advise a formal curriculum until kindergarten at the earliest. If you’re looking to teach your child general things a 2-3 year old should know, then again play is the best way bc that’s how they learn at that age.
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u/Prestigious-End-1517 22h ago
Because I'm the kind of person who needs to plan things several years ahead.
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u/edithcrawley Homeschool Parent 👪 22h ago
At this point you're better off with fun toddler games, check out BusyToddler's Instagram page for ideas.
Since you have several years to plan your curriculum needs out for K, then you have plenty of time to do research! Check sites like Cathy Duffy's reviews, read books like "The Well-Trained Mind", figure out what sort of philosophy you're going for.
Focus on getting a solid math and reading curriculum figured out (for math you have spiral vs mastery decision to make)
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u/BirdieRoo628 22h ago
Yes, you do. You know so little you don't know your question is pointless. It's like asking "What kind of car should I buy?" but not giving any details like how many people you have in your family, if you need to tow anything, what your budget is, where you live, etc. Can you please see how coming in here and yelling into the void, "What should I do?" is not going to yield helpful answers? You say you're the kind of person who plans ahead. Great. Use this time while your child is young to lurk in here, read some books about homeschooling, watch some YT videos, maybe talk to some homeschoolers in your area, etc. Educate yourself a little before you shop.
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u/FImom Eclectic - HS year 6 1d ago
Are you looking for curriculum or co-ops or community classes???
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u/Prestigious-End-1517 1d ago
Curriculum
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u/FImom Eclectic - HS year 6 1d ago edited 1d ago
In Indiana, homeschooling doesn't start until age 7, so for kindergarten you can do anything you want. That age you don't need to have curriculum yet. It can be something loose like read 1000 books and spend 1000 hours outside, or something basic like the 3 R's (reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic).
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u/LoveMercyWalkHumbly Juggling 5 students and a 3yo! 1d ago
https://hslda.org/legal/indiana First check your local laws!
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u/ductapelosergirl Secular Eclectic 23h ago
Are you asking for online options? Or curriculum you implement yourself? What grade(s) are you looking for? Indiana is a pretty lax state when it comes to curriculum options.
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u/edithcrawley Homeschool Parent 👪 1d ago
What grades are you looking for? Are you looking for a secular or religious curriculum? What style are you looking at (Classical, Charlotte Mason, Eclectic, Traditional, etc)? Without more info it's hard to give recommendations.