In fact, we quickly learned that online programs were well not our learning style. We love games like Teach your Monster to Read but actual programs like A+ Interactive Math, Learn Bop form K12, or Rainforest Journey could not keep their attention and we never returned after reviewing.
Monkey loves math and I thought for sure Math U See would be amazing because everyone loved it. It was much like Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. Started out great and even a bit exciting and by the end it was like pulling teeth to get Monkey to do it. We learned that our children learn so much better with hands-on board games for drilling than worksheet after worksheet.
We became Mother Goose Time Ambassadors and got to explore the most comprehensive play-based preschool curriculum I could ever imagine. We even adjusted it so the older children could enjoy learning with the younger kids.
A couple months ago I met an amazing woman that had 15 children and created a homeschool curriculum the children can almost run on their own. Her Fun schooling books became a big part of our lives and will be our summer curriculum while we prep Monkey for middle school.
This is not even all of the curriculum we have tried. Astronomy from Apologia, Jolly Literacy, Homeschool Copy Work, Electic Foundations, Algebra for Breakfast, Patriotic Penmanship, Exploring French with Kids and many, many, many more.
The lesson we learned in all of this? That each child is different, our learning styles are different and when something is not a fit for you don’t push it. Walk away and try something new until you find something you love and remember that even if you love the program one year for one of your children that does not mean you will the next so be ready to go with the flow.
I want to sign up, but when I press the link to fill in my information, it won’t let me enter anything. Is the link still active? Thanks!
P.S. You have great information on your site!
Yes it is still active. Follow it to the main post and find the giveaway before all of the buttons to other great places to find homeschool tips.