mo2 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I have to say that I would NOT stop hsing just because I couldn't afford to buy curricula, etc.; we would just make do with what we have. But, just for fun, if you were limited in what you could buy, what would you buy? If you had to pick, say, 3 or 4 resources to puchase, what would they be? Is there something you could buy that would get you through several years of schooling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 If I had to pare down curriculum purchases to the bone, I would only buy Math and Latin. We could do everything else through the library but I would want to have our Singapore Math texts and a latin program. We like Story of the World but could use a timeline and books from the library for history My Pals are Here Science but could use books from the library and things we find free online Rod and Staff Materials but I could find worksheets on the internet for free that will appeal to my youngest for phonics and math I like the looks of English Prep but we could just use SWR which I already own and KISS grammar which is free on the internet. Basically, I have it pared down but I could go even further if we had to.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjprice Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I would turn to a more Charlotte Mason approach using living books for history, geography and science and buy only the basics like math, language arts, etc. The library would become my best friend again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I would keep my internet connection, computer maintenance, printer cartridges, and paper. We would keep renewing our library card (which costs us money as we live outside the city limits). I would purchase math curriculum. We haven't started latin yet, but that would be a priority when we got there. The rest could easily be living books, and we'd spend a lot of time outside. Next on the list would be grammar, history spine (already purchased a couple years in advance, though), and a science spine. I tend to buy a year or two in advance other than math, so I'm not too worried about it. It will take us years to get through all the resources on my shelves. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 If I could not afford to buy anything new, I would just use the library more. And yes, the computer is a must... connection with the outside world and tons of resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Computer, printer ink, and really utilize a lot of the downloads I already own. Here a few other things I would do... read the books we already own (novel concept, no pun intended) buy inexpensive workbooks for grammar and vocabulary already own Natural Speller, no more expense there continue investment in Primary Mathematics use the science books we already own scour thrift stores for workable curriculum some of these things I already do, just not enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 My internet/printer are must-haves! When it comes down to it, we could manage with our library and sharing with friends, as long as we have our online resources! But I'm a curriculum junkie, so I hope it never comes to that!:D -Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Internet! Printer and ink. I would use MEP math. I would scour the homeschool websites for other resources. Its all there, you just have to look. Even Latin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 If I was limited in what I could buy I would purchase english and math books and then use my library card for the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAR120C Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 But I do hoard curriculum... LOL!! I've actually got a few years of math, science and history at hand because when I found something that worked for both of us I bought the whole set. Literature I only have next year bought (and not all the books themselves, just the curriculum/ guides) but of course I could wing that with library books if I had to. I guess I could get DS through about three years before I really needed to buy anything else, but I wouldn't enjoy it half as much as I do the spendier way ;) (says she who just blew through three months of budget in two days, on books and various paper goods.... LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in NH Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I agree with the math and the latin. I too, already have a bit here and there for quite a few years. We have SOTW in book and audio form for all 4 years, plus literature for at least 1 more year. We have a ton of games that involve math and science and quite a few math mazes that the kids love and really learn from too. Over the last few years I have picked up books her and there that my kids might use later, so I have quite a few books about different topics in history that they are too young for now but will like later on. If I had to i would get out that library card and use it often! I am not giving up my internet though! Not unless things got really dire!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 But I do hoard curriculum... LOL!! Hey me too. I would not stop, I would use what I have and find as much free as I could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 We really like Math U See so I would be tempted to keep buying that. I use them for all the boys, so I only need one new level per year (free copier at our school program). But, we can get free Math curriculum through our school program. So, I could use that. Really I don't think I would have to buy anything because of our school library and the two public libraries we are a part of. If I didn't have those resources I would probably just buy the next set of MUS and figure out the rest on my own. If I didn't have access to the free copier I would just make them hand write all the problems. I had to do it, I'm sure they wouldn't suffer too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 There is always the library, and hsing friends with whom to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percytruffle Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Well, if finances were so tight that I could only purchase a few things, I assume that I certainly couldn't afford a monthly internet/cable bill. You'd find me at the library a lot. Free books and free wifi. Why pay for what you can get for free, if the situation became desperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Math and maybe Grammar. We could probably maintain internet through DH work, but I would be using it more than he ;). We have plenty of things we could use for science and social studies. Foreign language could be put on hold, or maybe I could actually figure out that Rosetta Stone on the Library's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I would turn to a more Charlotte Mason approach using living books for history, geography and science and buy only the basics like math, language arts, etc. The library would become my best friend again! I already do this and would keep doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Math, Latin, internet, good printer, library. If I still had money I'd buy grammar history science literature in that order. Good question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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