Curriculum and your library

Find a great curriculum. By a company or one of your own. My daughter and I so far really like sonlights p 3/4 curriculum! We started using it shortly after she turned 3. I recommend saving your money and finding all the books at the library. It's kind of hard work...and can be a pain looking for all of your books. If the book you need is already been checked out you have to wait for it. Also always making sure they are all back on time so you don't end up with a fine. If you still need the book you have to worry about renewing it. But trust me, it saves saves saves you a lot of money. And it isn't as hard as you think it will be or what people tell you it is. Yes it might be easy to buy all the books and have them all at your house, you don't have to go anywhere, You don't have to wait for a book to be returned if you need it, and you don't have to search through all those books to find the one. I have been going to the library every other day so, it's not really a problem for me. I like my library it's fun. Plus they have actives for kids. Like story time, game night, family fun night and so on. It's all free and it's a good way to have my daughter interact with other children her age. If I need a book I will put on hold a few weeks before I plan on needing it. So if it's being checked out, As soon as it's returned i will get it. The books they don't have you can put in a request for them to buy it. I have learned the library is one of the most wonderful places in the world. Think all the money you save on buying curriculum after curriculum, you could spend on a vacation, or field trips. Or fun things like arts and crafts! (which your going to buy any way) Plus while your there you can get fun cd's for music class. Or you can get movies for the books you are reading. Or a casual movie to enjoy with the family. They also have books on tape, which is fun for little ones. And spices up the reading a little bit. I also just recently found out they have kits you can check out. At my library they have a music kit that is for grades preschool-3rd grade. It comes with 14 books, 7 videos, 4 cds, 4 cassette tapes, 4 sticks and two bells. They also have story theme kits, that comes with a bunch of books with the same theme, Movies that relate to theme and books, Puppets, Musical cds, and toys. You can also get books that aren't on the curriculum, just to read for fun. It's always good to have a few extra books handy, for cuddling on the couch. Plus anything that interested your child. It's nice to go to the library and have your child just pick out the books they want. It makes them excited about reading. The possibilities are endless.

Happy Homeschooling and Enjoying the wonderful gift the library!!