198. Crack the Curriculum Code! How to Pick Materials Your Family Will Love

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There are sooooo many curriculum options out there that it can leave a homeschool mom's head spinning!

I mean… Have you ever found yourself staring at your laptop at 2 am, comparing Gather Round with Campfire Crew… at which point your eyes are glazed over and your brain is numb. The next thing you know, you're posting in a homeschool FB group, desperately asking strangers for their opinions because it's so HARD to decide between the two options… (I've been there!) 

Let me say… there is a method to the madness! There are actually some simple, solid strategies for HOW to pick a curriculum that your entire family will love.

Join my sister, Dori and me on the podcast today as we discuss cracking the curriculum code. (I promise it will make your life a little easier!) We're also sharing our curriculum stacks for the year. Go ahead and press play on this fun, and helpful conversation! 

 

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Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/198 

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Homeschool Goodies You Should Know About! 

• Apply for a Homeschool Mom Scholarship to Receive 1/2 Off your First Steps to Homeschool™ Tuition **Application Period ENDS AUGUST 1** | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com 

 

• Check out the Step-by-Step Path to Homeschooling (and Download your Free Curriculum Guide!) | TeachMeToHomeschool.com 

 

• Grab a Seat at my (Free!) Class - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! Register here | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101 

 

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

 

• Masterbooks Main Website | https://KatieHedrick.com/Masterbooks 

 

• Overview Video of Masterbooks America's Story 1, 2, and 3 | https://youtu.be/sS0toy0Wg28?si=1XEr_JCf6lsL0bjA

 

• All About Reading | https://KatieHedrick.com/AllAboutLearning  

 

• World Watch | https://KatieHedrick.com/WorldWatch  

 

• CSB Bible | https://amzn.to/3S9iCP4 

 

• The Biggest Story Bible Story Book | https://amzn.to/3Y56xyi 

 

• Overview Video of Notgrass History From Adam to Us (World History Curriculum) | https://youtu.be/ChQipi0l6-k?si=LdXkeCQRlkKw1L0D 

 

• Squishy Body | https://amzn.to/3Scy2lx 

 

• Honey for a Child's Heart | https://amzn.to/3S4LGak

 

• Teaching Textbooks Math | https://www.teachingtextbooks.com 

 

• Overview Video of All About Reading | https://youtu.be/oed3azXlj1g?si=-F3U5lOilTgRcnJt 

 

• "The Times Machine" Math Book | https://amzn.to/3W62KOp

 

• Launch into the Teen Years by Focus on the Family | https://store.focusonthefamily.com/launchintotheteenyears

 

• "Guy Stuff" | https://amzn.to/4d1CDyV

 

• IEW Structure and Style for Students (Writing Program for Middle School & High School) | https://www.katiehedrick.com/sss 

 

• Podcast Episode #195 featuring Andrew Pudewa | https://katiehedrick.com/195 

 

• Gather Round Unit Studies | https://gatherroundhomeschool.com

 

• "The Art of Poetry" | https://amzn.to/3S4bpjm

 

• "Anne of Green Gables" | https://amzn.to/3XYMz8d

 

• A Tour of Our Homeschool Space | https://youtu.be/8ysymYWvSUw?si=4v0gRm0dOUAKllYb