I could not begin to cover all of our curriculum as I am a very eclectic homeschooler and use a vast variety of pieces of different curriculum.  I have 4-5 tubs of different things to use for different subjects in several different grades and that does not include reading or resource books.  4 of my 6 children are now being homeschooled and for the most part they have different learning styles.  If you are unsure of your child’s learning style I highly recommend The Way They Learn.  It can be bought, of course, or found at most libraries.  It will give you a great insight into your child’s head, thinking and how they process information.  I found it to be a lot easier to pick what books I wanted to purchase for each child.  We purchase almost all of our curriculum from Christian Book Distributors.  They do not sell only Christian material but rather they sell a lot of Christian materials as well as other curriculums.  If there is any particular book I recommend it would be Spectrum test books.  Spectrum makes an awesome test book!  I use them at the end of each year to see how the kids are doing.  It helps me to know where their strengths and weaknesses are so we can address them.  The test books also help the children learn how to properly take the tests many states require.  Win/ win! 

Some of the curriculums I have used are Horizons, Lifepac, BJU, and Spectrum.  I am sure BJU is wonderful but just wasn’t right for us.  Too constricting and rigid.  So far I am loving Horizons math for my physical learner- Ms. Firecracker.  I have and am using Lifepac science and math for different children.  I really like how each topic is covered in its own workbook.  We are also using Apolgia Science this year and that is new to us.  This is the book we use for handwriting with my 5th grader.  I used these last year for all of them and really like them over what I am using now for my 2nd and 3rd graders.   This year I am using this but I just don’t find it is as fun or thorough as Transitions.   Next year I will go back to Transitions for Short Man and Ms. Firecracker but I am not so unhappy as to waist the money I spent on the other handwriting books for them this year.   All of my kids love Explode the Code books.  I had heard of them but never really paid all that much attention until I was at a local Christain book store and saw them.  I bought one and I had to go back and get more.  The kids ate them up!!  I use Explode the Code for my Kindergartener, 2nd grader and my 3rd grader.  I use Wordly Wise for my 5th grader.  She really enjoys those books as well.  They bring together spelling, vocabulary, reading, reading comprehension and more all into one book.  Woo Hoo!

Sometimes it takes trying out a few things to figure out what will work best for you.  Going to expos and such help you to review the products in person before you buy.  Just remember- if it doesn’t work for you then don’t use it.  Sell it and try again.  If anyone has any questions I will be happy to answer them if you would like.

All for His glory, ~Rhen

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