[mayfly]

ok, my 2 cents-

for you first year, the easiest way to start would be this recommendation-

Buy the years curriculum of Switched on School house. It is by Alpha Omega, and is a complete computer program, covering everything needed for that grade. Its very comparable in price to basic hands on curriculum.

From my understanding there is a "teacher" on the program that teaches the concepts to the student. Needing extra help is no problem, the CD's are made to handle almost every question the student would have. There is a seperated section for the parent to log into, complete with code word, for you to look and see the assessment of your students work, what needs to be improved, strengths, etc. I have not done it myself, but I have heard nothing but rave reports.

With this program you may also be able to sign in as a satellite school, essentially you are privately schooling, not home schooling your child.

I believe the CD's are approximately $40-50 ish per subject. This would cover a complete subject.

Usually by the time a student reaches the higher grades homeschool becomes much easier. My 7th grader is a piece of cake compared to my 1st and 4th grader. Although 1st year of homeschool is notorious for being the hardest, because of trying to match expectations with teaching styles, and students learning styles. That is another reason why I recommend the CD's, a huge headache you wouldn't have to deal with.

Have fun!


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