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I want everything we do to be on purpose

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Keywords: Connections Academy , Feeding Giants , Homeschooling , The Uncommon Room

I admit that when my kids were in school, and even when I taught school, I really didn’t pay a lick of attention to what curriculum they/we used. I honestly didn’t care because I knew I would make do with what I was given and add to it if necessary. However, according to blogs, Facebook message boards and the YouTubes, curriculum is an exciting, even controversial topic among homeschoolers. Who knew? When there aren’t any powers-that-be handing you your books or sending you to teacher trainings, you can choose whatever you want — Free? Paid for? Common Core? Traditional? Freestyle? Religious? Secular? Direct instruction? Independent learning? Student directed? Teacher directed? Online? Book only? No textbooks? No curriculum at all? There are a LOT of choices … a lot of products … and even more opinions.

https://feedinggiants.com/2018/09/14/the-skinny-on-online-school

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    It’s fascinating how different the perspective becomes when you’re homeschooling. In traditional schools, most parents and teachers simply work with the curriculum that’s provided. But once the choice is entirely yours, you suddenly realize just how many options exist—and how passionate people are about them!

    At the end of the day, no curriculum is perfect for every child. The best one is often the one that matches a student’s learning style, interests, and goals. Whether it’s structured, flexible, online, book-based, secular, or faith-based, what matters most is keeping children engaged, curious, and learning. The abundance of choices can feel overwhelming, but it also gives families the freedom to create an educational experience that truly fits their needs.

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