This can be a very difficult question, since there are so many options. It can be overwhelming and challenging to decide where to begin.

First you have to figure out what approach you want to use. (See question above.)

Your curriculum is your plan of study. If you make a choice and it turns out not to be ideal for your child, you can change course at any time.

Some tips from experienced homeschoolers:

• Select an approach with which you feel comfortable.
• If you find that you don’t like something or it’s not working well, make a change.
• Often parents choose curriculum that appeals to the parent, so think about whether it appeals to your child/children as well.
• Take your child’s learning style into account. Is your child an auditory, visual, or kinesthetic learner? What are your child’s interests?
• Be realistic about the amount of time you have for preparation (some forms of curriculum require very little time for preparation on your part and others require a great deal).
• Remember, there is no perfect curriculum or approach and many families change their approach over time.