Homeschooling Strategies and Curriculum Insights

Rachel shares her experiences with various language arts curricula over her 16 years of homeschooling. She discusses the use of BJU Press, ABCA, Master Books, and Learning Language Arts through Literature, highlighting the strengths and challenges of each. Rachel emphasizes the importance of adapting to each child's needs and encourages parents not to be discouraged by differences in learning pace. She concludes with gratitude for the homeschooling journey and offers advice to other homeschooling parents.

What year of homeschooling is Rachel currently in?

• 10th

• 12th

• 16th

• 18th

How many children has Rachel graduated from homeschooling?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

Which curriculum did Rachel find beneficial during a challenging season?

• BJU Press

• ABCA

• Master Books

• Shirley English

What was the reason Rachel initially chose BJU Press?

• It was the cheapest option

• It was recommended by a friend

• It offered a special deal during a challenging time

• It was the only available option

What is a key difference between ABCA and BJU Press according to Rachel?

• ABCA is more expensive

• BJU Press is more comprehensive

• ABCA is only for younger students

• They have different approaches to language arts

Which curriculum did Rachel's youngest child use in kindergarten?

• BJU Press

• ABCA

• Master Books

• Shirley English

What did Rachel appreciate about Master Books for her youngest child?

• The cost-effectiveness

• The engaging stories

• The advanced grammar lessons

• The focus on memorization

What was a downside of Master Books according to Rachel?

• Too advanced for her child

• Not enough grammar concepts

• Lack of engaging content

• Too much focus on memorization

What is a feature of Learning Language Arts through Literature?

• Advanced vocabulary only

• Strict grammar rules

• Integration of literature into lessons

• Focus on memorization

What did Rachel find beneficial about Learning Language Arts through Literature for her child with ADHD?

• It was very structured

• It allowed for creative expression

• It was less challenging

• It focused on memorization