RE: Unschooling: A Basic Guide for Early Education (Prek-5th grade)
We use Oak Meadow curriculum out of Vermont, but there is still plenty of "wiggle room" in how we follow it. There are 36 weeks worth of lessons but the kids are not doing every assignment of every week. Depending on many different factors, they read and comprehend the knowledge but don't need all of the assignments to show that they are retaining the knowledge. One of the perks I remind them of with homeschooling is that they get all their school work done during school hours, instead of doing all the school hours and then having lots of homework. Thanks for the great response, @crosheille. This post will now be my "go-to" when I get asked again about homeschooling, because the only unknown is when the next time will happen!! I look forward to trading tips and tricks with you along the steem trail!
Yep! This is why we take on that approach. We use our curriculum as a “source” or “guide” when we need it. If I see the kids have mastered a concept we move on. This is why I feel we only need to half of the curriculum to help keep me structured but it will give us more time to do other things. Observing our kids and taking note is so important in assessing what they need to learn and compared to what they already know and understand.
Beautifully said and I love this perk about homeschooling :D
I look forward to that too ~ 😊