Our Home Schooling Plans

I have been thinking about my grandchildren's education more and more lately. We already know that one grandson is going to be home schooled at least until high school. While not all of my grandchildren will be home schooled, I do plan to be an important part of their education. I have been researching online for some early education materials and happened upon this really neat math curriculum for K-3rd grade. I was instantly drawn to the kindergarten math curriculum. I am not new to homeschooling. I have home schooled each of my four children at some point during their formal education. I home schooled my oldest son for a little over half of his elementary school years because of our frequent traveling. Math was the one subject that I had difficulties in teaching by the book. I never really found a structured math curriculum that allowed for individual needs. This is why I was so excited to find this site. I know I will be teaching my grandson part of the time. I want to be as prepared as possible and not have to scurry about at the last minute looking for a curriculum that we will be happy with. I will continue my search for the best possible home school resources available. In the past it was hard to find enough engaging material that fit each child's needs. This program is the answer to that problem. 
DreamBox Learning also offers a free trial subscription that I am going to try on my granddaughter this year when she turns five. I will find out if I actually like the curriculum enough to stick with it. What I believe I will like the most is the lessons are on the computer. As the child works on their math lessons the program is tracking and recording how each child is progressing. If the child has a problem in a certain area the program adjusts and adds more lessons in that area. I also like that the parents can track their child's progress and see each and every step the child has taken in the program. I really feel kindergarten math is where our grandchildren's foundation starts. I have found that homeschool research will be an important part of our lives for many years to come.