3browneyedboys4me Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'm thinking about online programs for next year. Can anyone give me some good suggestions and experiences that they've had with these programs? I have no experience b/c we've never used an online program before. So, I am interested in hearing about anything out there at this point. I appreciate your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay3fer Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I think it would be helpful if you were more specific. Are you looking for an all-in-one online curriculum, or just certain specific subjects? Also, it would probably be good to list the ages of the children you'd like learning online... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3browneyedboys4me Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 More specifically, I'm thinking of an all inclusive approach. But, I'm new to this sort of thing and really just need a jumping off point. I've always pieced everything together for my kids. We've never used a box curriculum, and now, I'm just exhausted. I have no idea if a change in our approach to curriculum would make a difference or not. I guess I'm just searching for some less demanding options at this point. :) Grades would be for 8th, 6th, and 4th! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hadassah Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Calvert, WiloStar 3D, Time4Learning (though I do think T4L has to be supplemented) Those are the only ones I can think of off the top of my head. I've never used an online progrsm such as the ones above so I can't really offer any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay3fer Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I guess I'm just searching for some less demanding options at this point. :) Hmm... if I may suggest, perhaps a book for you instead of a pricey online curriculum for them? Anything with the name Ruth Beechick on the cover is, I have found, intensely relaxing, in terms of helping me back off and believe it will all be okay. :-) I am currently reading Homeschooling Methods, by the people who put out The Old Schoolhouse (former magazine, now digital -grrr...). I thought it would be kind of "fluff" reading and I'm pleasantly surprised. Ruth Beechick's 3R's book is also very back to basics. (if you're not Christian, or not religious, you may need to skip a bit, but honestly, I'm Jewish and the fact that these books were written by people of another faith doesn't offend me...) It can be easy to get overwhelmed if you're on these forums, seeing all that other people are doing and thinking your kids are missing out, but honestly, you have to step back and see what works for you. Re-focus on the basics and then just fill in with fun stuff you all enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggermom Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Veritas Press Scholars Academy has online classes for 4th - 12th grade. You may want to consider them, but they aren't cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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