Homeschooling Multiple Grades (Part 2)

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Episode 3: Homeschooling Multiple Grades (Part 2)

This is the second episode in my two-part series about homeschooling multiple grades. In the last episode we looked at some tips for saving your sanity while homeschooling multiple grades. In this episode, we are going to focus on methods for managing multiple grades.

Here are eight methods for managing multiple grades.

1. Group learning
2. Independent learning
3. Split homeschool day
4. Share the knowledge
5. Loop schedule
6. Video-based and online programs
7. Co-ops and classes
8. Outside help

Resources and Links Mentioned

Below are all the links and resources mentioned in the podcast.

Group Learning Links

• Subjects for Multi-Age Learning (blog post)
• Science in the Beginning (post and video)
• Mystery of History with Multiple Ages (blog post)
• Curriculum for Group Learning:
  • My Father’s World
  • Mystery of History
  • Tapestry of Grace
  • Science in the Beginning
  • Apologia’s elementary science series
  • Sonlight
  • IEW’s writing and grammar curriculum

Independent Learning Links

• Curriculum for Independent Learning:
  • Master Books
  • BJU Press Distance Learning
  • Abeka Academy
  • Teaching Textbooks
  • Monarch
  • Switched on Schoolhouse
  • Lifepac
  • Apologia science curriculum

• Weekly Checklists
• My Student Logbooks
• Workbox System

Video-Based and Online Links

• Video sharing why we switched to video-based curriculum.
• Online Courses for Homeschoolers (blog post)
• 4 Things I Love About BJU Press Distance Learning (video)
• BJU Distance Learning Online vs DVD Options (video)
• Modifying BJU Press Distance Learning (video)
• BJU Press Curriculum Reviews (blog posts)
• Video-Based and Online Curriculum:
  • BJU Press Distance Learning
  • Abeka Academy
  • Veritas Press Online and Self-Paced options
  • Master Books Academy
  • Apologia Online
  • HSLDA Academy

Co-ops and Classes Links

• How to Decide if a Homeschool Co-op is for You (blog post)