While I think homeschoolers generally operate on the cutting edge of education, some may be hesitant to use digital curriculum.
I’m as big an advocate of real books as you’ll find anywhere, and I’m not at all fond of the idea of parking kids in front of a computer all day long for school. But I do believe video and digital curriculum can be a tremendous asset to a homeschool. Here are 4 reasons you might want to consider trying a digital/video curriculum at your house.
Some kids learn better with a more visual approach.
While many children learn well via textbooks and workbooks, others do not. There is no question some children, (and adults!) retain information better when it is presented in a more visual manner.
With video curricula, you give your children access to some of the best teachers.
People who are passionate about a subject tend to be the best teachers on that subject. And people who make video curricula tend to be passionate about their teaching. How awesome that you can handpick the best teachers for your children?
Video curricula can give the homeschooling mom a daily break — even if only a short one!
As I said before, I don’t care for the idea of kids sitting in front of a computer all day to do school, but there is nothing wrong with using some video curricula. Allowing someone else to do the teaching, even if only for one subject, might give you the chance to catch a breath, put a load of clothes in the wash, or start on lunch.
Video curricula can help cut down on all the book and paper clutter.
It’s okay if I offer a boring, practical reason, right?
As homeschoolers, sometimes finding places for all the books and binders and papers is overwhelming! Video curricula generally helps cut the homeschooling clutter.
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Not sure where to start in your search for good, video-based homeschooling curricula? Compass Classroom is a favorite at our house! And it just so happens they are having a Black Friday to Cyber Monday SALE. Be sure to check out their products. From Dave Raymond’s history to Visual Latin, Compass Classroom products are some of the best homeschooling materials we have ever used.
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