tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post1717205080233344476..comments2024-02-29T07:10:59.852+00:00Comments on delivering grace: Should home educators use school books?DeliveringGracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08320150355352857841noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-28842703749225163092014-05-31T21:40:25.642+01:002014-05-31T21:40:25.642+01:00That is the real advantage of home education-the i...That is the real advantage of home education-the individualisation. I love to see the children interested in a subject and wanting to find out more. We've had a history splurge recently for that reason. DeliveringGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320150355352857841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-77861143365222370872014-05-31T15:36:24.894+01:002014-05-31T15:36:24.894+01:00No we don't use school books. We are largely a...No we don't use school books. We are largely autonomous and find that individually chosen resources work much better. <br />My eldest enjoys Khan Academy and Duo Lingo, plus Youtube (especially for Horrible Histories) . She has definite ideas about what she wants to find out about - and frankly they are so individual that a textbook or curriculum isn't going to cover what we want. We need to use carefully chosen books, including fiction to be able to find what she needs. Plus lots of websites. Katherine Normanhttp://katherine.teknohippy.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-1144672598260002052014-05-31T14:25:28.170+01:002014-05-31T14:25:28.170+01:00Thank you for commenting. We've used Khan math...Thank you for commenting. We've used Khan maths on and off too but mainly for the explanations. It can be really useful to hear someone else explain a maths concept.<br /><br />I've just linked up to Home Education Weekly. I'm looking forward to reading the other posts.DeliveringGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320150355352857841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-17600029069154574762014-05-31T09:48:55.347+01:002014-05-31T09:48:55.347+01:00We use Galore Park as well although more as a basi...We use Galore Park as well although more as a basis for further study. They are good as guidance for us. We tend to use Khan academy for further maths practice. I will also be interested to read your maths review. <br /><br />I have started a #homeedlinkup which is going quite well considering it only started on Thursday. I wonder if you fancy linking this post up as I think it will be of interest to a number of other home educators. <br /><br />Thanks so much, <br />Prue <br />http://homeschoolprestwich.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/new-home-education-weekly-link-up.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550961193353816710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-85119212488806178922014-05-28T23:04:14.796+01:002014-05-28T23:04:14.796+01:00We started using the Galore Park for maths and Eng...We started using the Galore Park for maths and English, just for 30 mins of each every morning. The children love them because we haven't used text books for years, so they think it's a bit of a treat. The English one in particular I've found helpful, as it gives the children an idea of the type of questions they might be asked in an exam. The maths one has been helpful to T to show him where he is up to in English maths rather than basing on the American Saxon maths.<br />I'm looking forward to you reviewing your son's computer maths program. We looked into it and have joined as free members, but are unsure whether to continue.claireshomeeducationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697524025087880484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1272887249587912361.post-22021479362864751832014-05-28T10:52:46.996+01:002014-05-28T10:52:46.996+01:00I know of many home edders who use Galore Park and...I know of many home edders who use Galore Park and are happy with it. I haven't used it personally. I've seen a few Schofield and Sims books in the bookstores and like its cheap and cheerful workbook format. Hweehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10895959128588945675noreply@blogger.com