Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual : Elementary Grades (Chrisitan Home Educators' Curriculum Manual (Elementary Grades)) (Paperback)

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This is the premiere guide for choosing homeschool curriculum. For beginners or veterans, Cathy helps you wade through the curriculum jungle so you can choose whats right for each of your children. It's packed with over 500 pages of reviews of hundreds of books, games, videos, computer programs, parent helps, and much, much more. For all subjects grades K-6.

About the Author

Cathy and Mike Duffy began home schooling their three sons, Chris, Josh, and Matt, in 1982.

In preparation for home education, Cathy began researching curriculum the year before they began. The two older boys, Chris and Josh, have completed their studies at home and gone on to college, while Matt is studying part time at college as he finishes up his last few classes at home. Because of the needs of her children and the struggles other home educators endured trying to determine what materials to use, she continued researching and began compiling and sharing information. She has written many articles for home education magazines and is the author of the Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manuals for Elementary Grades and Junior/Senior High. Cathy also shares her expertise as a curriculum consultant to individuals, publishers, and distributors. When she can manage a break from the home education routine and her busy family, she speaks at home education events around the country.

Curriculum research led Cathy into the wider realm of education policy. She shares the results of her research into Goals 2000, outcome-based education, and educational vouchers in her book, Government Nannies: the Cradle-To-Grave Agenda of Goals 2000 and Outcome-Based Education.

Cathy has also been active in local and statewide home schooling organizations and activities. She served as a board member for Christian Home Educators Association of California and as coordinator and board member of Christian Family Educators of Orange County, California. She has also helped with science and art fairs, organized park days and picnics, organized and taught group classes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Grove Publishing (April 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929320131
• ISBN-13: 978-0929320137
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #665,722 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Children have their own style of learning, May 17, 2000

By	Ruby (Paramount, CA) - See all my reviews

This book gives you recommendations on how to choose educational materials that would be to the advantage of your child's learning style. It changed my way of thinking that I should use what appeals to me as a homeschooler, not considering if it suits my child's learning style. Find out if your child is a Wiggly Willy, Perfect Paula, Competent Carl or a Sociable Sue. Know what learning situations they prefer and dislike. A treasure chest of information!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get your highlighters ready!, November 22, 2002

By	"victoriahanline" (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews

Let me begin by saying that this is such a great book ... though not for the faint of heart (it is over 450 pages)! I had to purchase a new highlighter halfway through the book! It is definitely for someone seriously seeking information from a Christian perspective. This book may also be extremely helpful for those who may choose to teach something other than a bible-based curriculum.
I began reading this book hoping that it would answer a few more questions that I had about curriculum; however, it opened up even more ideas that I had never even thought about. I expected to close the book with a head full of pointers. Well, I got that, and so much more! There is a whole world of possibilities out there for today's home-schooler. It was a lengthy, detailed, inspirational read. I recommend it to anyone that has already made the decision to home school, but needs the knowledge to pick a curriculum that is tailored to the child. This book has a wealth of information within its covers.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for new and veteran home schoolers, May 18, 2002

By	J. Thieme "quo-vadis" (Vista, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Cathy Duffy has done a terrific job reviewing tons of different curricula. This book will also help you assess your child's learning style so you can tailor your choices to it. This is a great book that you will turn to again and again. It is written from a Christian perspective but I think even non-Christians will find a lot of useful information here. Well worth the money.