We have been trying to homeschool for the last two years but it's really not working. Our kids (entering grades 5, 2, K for 2016-7) play on their computers, and very little schoolwork gets done. The older two are quite advanced and so haven't fallen behind (yet) but we can't continue like this. They have not taken to the textbook type materials we got (which we thought might be academically better quality than something online) and it seems we should be going with an online program that they might prefer and be willing to do.
What we are seeking is: a mostly or completely online program covers most or all (core) subjects a full (stand alone) program in those subjects includes instruction, not just practice questions, monitors progress/activity so parents can see schoolwork is getting done enjoyable for children so they'll be more likely to want to do it, and not too onerous for parents who can't devote large amounts of time to homeschooling not too expensive (and preferably secular).
I found time4learning.com which would cost $20+$15+$15 per month for 3 students which is not that cheap but we'd be okay with it. Various reviews I read suggest it is academically just okay, not really great, but at this point we're really desperate, and just need something educational our children will participate in to make some academic process for the time being.
Are there other similar programs we should know about, before selecting one?
I also saw things like ixl.com which are even cheaper, and quite comprehensive in subjects covered, but which as far as I could tell, lacked instruction of the material.
Seeking online, easy to use, complete homeschooling curriculum.
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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We have been trying to homeschool for the last two years but it's really not working. Our kids (entering grades 5, 2, K for 2016-7) play on their computers, and very little schoolwork gets done. The older two are quite advanced and so haven't fallen behind (yet) but we can't continue like this. They have not taken to the textbook type materials we got (which we thought might be academically better quality than something online) and it seems we should be going with an online program that they might prefer and be willing to do.
What we are seeking is:
a mostly or completely online program
covers most or all (core) subjects
a full (stand alone) program in those subjects
includes instruction, not just practice questions,
monitors progress/activity so parents can see schoolwork is getting done
enjoyable for children so they'll be more likely to want to do it, and not too onerous for parents who can't devote large amounts of time to homeschooling
not too expensive (and preferably secular).
I found
time4learning.com
which would cost $20+$15+$15 per month for 3 students which is not that cheap but we'd be okay with it. Various reviews I read suggest it is academically just okay, not really great, but at this point we're really desperate, and just need something educational our children will participate in to make some academic process for the time being.
Are there other similar programs we should know about, before selecting one?
I also saw things like ixl.com which are even cheaper, and quite comprehensive in subjects covered, but which as far as I could tell, lacked instruction of the material.
I found some lists
http://www.homeschoolreviews.com/reviews/curriculum/default.aspx?id=142
http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/518534-list-of-popular-curricula-for-k-8/
but I know almost nothing about anything in those lists.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or advice.