Curriculum

If you are just starting out, you may feel overwhelmed at taking responsibility for the education of your child. Let me reassure you! You have your child’s best interest at heart, even more than another teacher would. As a homeschooler, you do not need to replicate a classroom setting. You don’t have to adhere to a particular schedule or structure. You don’t have to make your child raise his hand to use the bathroom! 

Good education goes far beyond academics; it encompasses all of life. As a homeschooling family, you have the freedom to take advantage of opportunities such as field trips, library and museum classes, cultural experiences, outdoor exploration, and more -- anytime during the day! Cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, car maintenance, budgeting, gardening, and other life experiences are all daily learning opportunities.

There is a plethora of options available for your child to learn from. You can find an in-depth comparison of some of the most popular and effective home education methods in this article from The Homeschool Habitat.

An in-person curriculum fair can be a good place to start when considering what curricula to use. Many areas of SC also have curriculum resource centers or resale stores where you can see and compare various books and other resources. Your local support group is also a great place to ask other homeschooling parents for recommendations on resources and methods that have worked for them.

For more practical help with getting started, check out our Resources page!