S/O Catholic Curriculum

[ClassicMom]

Hi!

 

While I am not Catholic, I was researching Catholic curriculum for a dear friend who is looking into beginning to homeschool. As I've been reading about the threads about anti-Catholic rhetoric in some curriculum I didn't want her to have to wade through that her first year as she has enough on her plate.

 

I did come across a curriculum that looked very solid, Catholic and what seems to be somewhat like Calvert School. (Correct me if I'm wrong)

 

Seton Homeschool

 

While this may not be new to many of you, it may be to some. I just posted it here in case it would be helpful to someone.

[txchick]

Hi some links for catholic homeschoolers:

 

http://www.rchistory.com this is more of a catholic unit study program.

 

http://www.setonhome.com yes, this one is very catholic, a good place to start.

 

http://www.motherofdivinegrace.org/ This is a classical curricula that is very popular

 

http://www.catholicheritagecurricula.com a really nice catholic curricula

 

http://www.allcatholicbooks.com This is a great discounted online store where you can purchase many of the Catholic titles for seton, MODG and other popular curricula.

 

http://love2learnblog.blogspot.com/2006/02/catholic-homeschool-online-forums.html This has a ton of info, links to curricula and reviews.

 

 

There are also yahoo groups specifically for Catholics who use programs like sonlight, wtm, TOG and more in which they offer alternate readings/schedules etc.

 

You may want to help her choose a style of homeschooling and then see what will fit best. Utilize the love2learn link as it also discusses objectionable materials too.

 

Best of luck.

Donna

[Peggy in Va]

Here are a couple more:

 

Kolbe Academy - Classical - you can also purchase the full CAT test from them

 

http://www.kolbe.org/home.php?cat=0&send_isJS=Y&send_browser=YNY|MSIE|7|Win32|Y|1280|720|

 

Our Lady of Victory School

 

http://www.olvs.org/index.asp?PageId=758

[Peggy in Va]

Also, here are a couple of Catholic Homeschooling Conference links. Depending on where she lives they may be of help.

 

Immaculate Heart of Mary Conference

 

http://www.ihmconference.org/

 

Conferences Seton will be attending (I'm sure other providers will also be in attendance.)

 

http://www.setonhome.org/conferences.shtml

[Avila]

Just adding in a few more:

 

Mater Amabilis (free Charlotte Mason online curriculum; basically like Ambleside but Catholic) http://www.materamabilis.org/

 

History Links (Catholic unit studies approach)

http://www.historylinks.info/

 

Hillside Education (sells CM books, language arts, literature guides)

http://www.hillsideeducation.com/

 

Emmanuel Books (sells Mother of Divine Grace books and syllabi and has booklists for MODG)

http://www.emmanuelbooks.com/

[ClassicMom]

Thank you!

[Tami]

I really, really like the Connecting With History program because all ages are taught together, and it integrates history, literature, geography, faith, and hands-on activities. Just add language arts and math, and she is good to go!

 

Short overview, and longer overview.

 

I'm not Catholic, but was impressed enough to order the literature guides. I think this is sort of like a Catholic "Tapestry of Grace." However, the guides are only $30 for the whole family for the whole year!!!

[RootAnn]

Seton is sometimes a little "too much" for both new & long-time homeschoolers, although they do hold your hand and walk you through everything. The links provided are *really* good ones. I'll add that Adoremus books http://www.adoremusbooks.com/ is another good supplier of books/materials for homeschooling. They have a lot of things listed by umbrella school & grade (Seton/Kolbe/Catholic Heritage Curriculum/Mother of Divine Grace (listed under "Laura Berquist"), Our Lady of Victory) as well as just general homeschooling things and religious items.

 

Good luck to your friend!