curriculum question

[jaceycat24]

we are pretty laid back here but would like to get a curriculum package. any suggestions on ones that are not too structured. maybe something i can pick and choose from. any suggestions? or ones that sound like they wouldn't fit? i am more into learning through experience than through a book but i do see the reasons for having a curriculum especially since we live in ny and they are strict about what we teach.

[oneotamama]

Are you thinking ahead for kindergarten? or preschool?

[elizawill]

Originally Posted by jaceycat24

any suggestions on ones that are not too structured. maybe something i can pick and choose from. any suggestions?

honestly most prepackaged curriculums are meant for people who desire structure and they tell you exactly what to do (at least the ones i know of). what you describe sounds a lot like a unit study approach. have you considered that? just a thought

[lakesuperiormom]

oak meadow is a good one

[purple_kangaroo]

We are really loving Galloping the Globe. Basically you read books and do activities about different countries around the world, touching on the animals that live there, the culture/way of life, a bit of the history and a few key historical characters. It is Christian but it would be easy to leave out that part if you don't like it. Basically it's a list of countries and suggested library books to get about each, with a few reproducible maps, country flags, etc.

We supplement with Singapore math and some phonics/grammar workbooks.

[elizawill]

we use galloping the globe too it's a wonderful unit study!!!!