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8 Tips for Buying Homeschool Curriculum

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Tuesday, 16 July 2019

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I know it's time to buy your curriculum, so let me give you a few quick pointers, for buying homeschool curriculum.

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Shop wisely this year using these key strategies for success in finding your homeschool curriculum!

Plan the classes that you need to cover first, so you don't get distracted by the pretty pictures.
Invest in your child's weak areas first – they'll always learn when they love the subject, so the weak areas are the most critical to spend your money on.
Invest in core classes first, then start shopping for electives and optional classes.
Choose curriculum intended for homeschoolers so that it assumes you know nothing about the subject. Be sure the curriculum will teach the student.
Use tried and true products because the "latest and greatest" might just be a flash-in-the-pan fad.
As teens get older, place more emphasis on what fits the student instead of what fits your learning style, because you'll be teaching less as the years go on.
"Fit" is more important that "fabulous" because kids will learn more from a curriculum that fits them and will learn less from a top-rated program if it's a terrible fit for their learning style.
Find at least one fun, encouraging, delight-directed class each year to make your homeschool run more smoothly. It makes life easier for parents, more fun for teens, and colleges love the uniqueness of specialization.

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Happy Shopping!