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Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual 1997-98 : Elementary Grades (Chrisitan Home Educators' Curriculum Manual (Elementary Grades))

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When we first decided to home school our eight year old, I had no idea how to choose a curriculum. At first I thought I would just pick Abeka or Alpha and Omega or one of the other publishers and use all their books. Then I found this gem which told me not only about the incredible variety of material out there, but also the strengths and weaknesses of each. Now I've customized a curriclum that fits my daughter's needs exactly! The toll free numbers and web sites provided in the book enabled me to order all I needed over the phone or online so we could get started quickly.

The amount of information in this book is phenomenal. Whether you're beginning or "an old pro" you will find help in teaching, curriculum, resources, learning styles and so much more. This book has been a God-send for me as a beginning homeschooler. It has also given me the confidence to believe I really can do this. This is a "must read."

Whether a new or experienced homeschooling parent, you always need a "larger" perspective. Cathy has done a LOT of homework so you can see the big picture when making investments. Hundreds of products are described for you so you don't have to load your bookshelf with unused items.

This was a very thorough guide to selecting home schooling curriculum. A lot of information. It helps if you can get outside opinions on curriculum, however, because if you are just starting to home school, its almost overwhelming to try to decide what's right for you just by looking at this book.

Although a bit overwhelming at first glance, I found (and am continuing to find) this book to be an invaluable resource as I search the myriad curriculum choices for ones that will best serve my daughter's learning style and individual educational needs. I know I will refer to it again and again during the elementary years to help me weigh all the different options in a single, easy to use source.

This was an awesome book, really excellently written. Either a new or vetern homeschooler can learn from this book. As my child's parent and teacher it gave me wonderful ideas and resources to go look through and eventually buy. Was totally mind improving. I soaked up the information Cathy Duffy had to share. Saved me time and money by giving wonderful reviews of curriculum and resources. I can't wait for the next updated book comes out, so I can be better informed on what has come out since this 1997=1998 resource. Parents looking for curricum or resources will be refreshingly surprised at all the fine reviews you will find inside this book.