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Tutor provides personalized instruction
The family chooses a curriculum
Lesson planning, grading, and teaching included
We take over 1-2 subjects
The family teaches the rest of the subjects
2 hours per week minimum required
Tutor provides personalized instruction
The family chooses a curriculum
Lesson planning, grading, and teaching included
Subjects taught: Language arts, math, science, and history
8 hours per week minimum required
Homeschool consultations available
We are always hearing of homeschool parents who don’t know where to start with choosing a homeschooling route and curriculum so we have decided to offer a consultation that will help you identify your goals for homeschooling, pick a curriculum, and dive into the questions you have about homeschooling. It can be hard to know exactly where your child is at when you pull them from a public or private school so we also have the option to provide you with a comprehensive assessment to identify any gaps in their understanding and to know what grade level to purchase for each subject.
Email: familyfocusedtutors@gmail.com
Phone: (608) 300-4435
This is a 60-minute meeting with one member of our leadership team at Family Focused Tutors. Members of our leadership team have a degree in education and have supported homeschooling families over the last few years.
-Overview of child’s education
-Learning Styles and homeschool approaches
-Curriculum recommendations (Online or paper/pencil)
-Assessment options
-FFT support available
-Answer questions and additional resources
-Complete package for homeschool consultation
-Math and reading assessment for K-12 students for up to 2 children in your family. (Additional assessment can be purchased for another $25 for your remaining children.)
-Report will be provided with what grade level the child is working at in each category and recommendations for skills to work on in each category:
Numbers & Operations, Algebra & Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, Geometry, Measurements, Data, Statistics, & Probability
Reading Strategies, Vocabulary, Writing Strategies, and Grammar & Mechanics
You will save money by not buying multiple curriculums while searching for one that is a good fit
Peace of mind knowing you aren’t alone in figuring out what is best for your child
Assessments will help you see where your child is academically in math and language arts
Getting a better picture of different homeschool approaches that you hadn’t considered before
1. Do you want a Christian or a secular curriculum?
2. Do you prefer fully online or some physical workbooks?
3. Do you want to follow a school schedule with deadlines or do you want to work at your own pace?
4. Is the grade level you chose available with your preferred curriculum?
5.Can your child complete work independently or do they need support in completing all the assignments?
At the top, you’ll find Christian curriculums both online and with physical books. Then, some secular curriculums with online and physical options as well. At the end, you’ll find curriculums with a focus on one specific subject. These prices were pulled in January of 2024 but they might change so we suggest looking at the curriculum website directly for final prices. This is just to give you an idea of some free and affordable curriculum options.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out as you are making the decision. We would be happy to help!
1. Enlightium Academy – https://www.enlightiumacad emy.com/
1. Full curriculum or just one subject available
2. Accredited
3. More of a set schedule with due dates (4-day schedule)
4. Can be completed in 8 hours per week for full-time homeschooling
5. $100 off enrollment code fft (FFT2023) and payment plans available
6. Price: $125-$148/mo depending on support level
2. Monarch – https://monarch.aop.com/
1. Core subjects: Bible, History and Geography, Language Arts, Math, and Science. Electives are also available.
2. Complete customization and automatic grading
3. Fully flexible coursework
4. 20-40 min per class per day (180 day total)
5. Free trial with possible annual plan discounts
6. Price:
1. Core package- $39.95 for one student and $19.95 for each additional student
2. Single course and electives- $9.95/mo
3. Liberty University Online Academy– https://www.liberty.edu/online-academy/
1. Core subjects as well as electives
2. K–12 plus associate’s degree and online certificate programs
3. Known for flexibility, affordability, and quality
4. ASCI accredited
5.Price: $170 to $362 per month depending on grade
4. Easy Peasy Homeschooling – https://allinonehomeschool.com/
1. Daily subjects: Math, Language Arts, Reading, History, Science, Bible. Weekly extracurriculars available
2. Student grade placement: https://allinonehomeschool. com/placement-guides/
3. Lower levels do not have grades or tests built into the curriculum, but high school courses have quizzes, midterms, finals, grading rubrics, and grade sheets.
4. Curriculum only – unaccredited
5. Very flexible and can be completed quickly
6. Price: Free!
1. Bob Jones – https://www.bjupresshomesc hool.com/
1. Full curriculum or just one subject
2. Books and videos
3. Established by Bob Jones University in 1974
4. Self-paced lessons and videos teaching critical thinking
5. Interest-free payment plans are available
6. Price: Around $1000 for a year’s books and videos, individual courses available
2. Abeka – https://www.abeka.com/
1. Full curriculum or just one subject
2. Affiliated with a Christian school (Pensacola Christian Academy) with accreditation
3. Books and videos
4. Self-paced lessons focused on memory and long-term learning
5. Price: $300-$500 for student curriculum $500-$800 parent grading kit
3. The Good and the Beautiful – https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/
1. Full curriculum workbooks and resources for language arts and math
2. “Family-style homeschool” history, science and extra-curriculars- read and discuss with all ages
3. Requires no daily prep time
4. Select free homeschool resources https://www.goodandbeautif ul.com/free/
5. Quick lessons that are great for independent work
6. Focus on moral character and valuable literature
7. Price: Ranges from $50-$80 for entire math and language arts courses $10-$20 for elective and family-style books
4. Apologia – https://www.apologia.com/
1. Math, science, literature, Bible, and worldview
2. Christian, K-12 homeschool curriculum developed by leading scholars
3 .Helps your students reach their academic goals and nurture their love of God.
4. Encourages independence and cultivates a lifelong love of learning
5. Conversational tone written directly to the student
6. Includes hands-on activities and experiments.
7. Price: ranges, The ultimate science pack is $340, but the basic pack is $136. Individual textbooks start at around $60 and go up with added resources.
5. Sonlight – https://www.sonlight.com/
1. Core subjects: History, Bible, Literature
2. Literature-based fully planned and flexible lessons
3. Non-traditional grades and learning structure
4. Choose a 4 or 5-Day per week program
5. Price: Around $1000 for an all-subjects package, $500 for one-course packages with all resources, and individual books for under $100
6. Masterbooks – https://www.masterbooks.com/
1. Complete curriculum
2. Over 25+ years of homeschooling experience.
3. Effective, individualized experience based on their strengths, readiness, and interests.
4. Basic plans or mix-and-match available
5. Tutor recommendations: “One of my favorite math curriculums I have used with a homeschooled student! Love the practical application for this student who struggled to ‘get it’ in math and ELA!”
6. Price: Around $350 for an entire year’s curriculum with math, science, history, and writing
1. Khan Academy – https://www.khanacademy.org/
1. All grades, all subjects
2. Videos explaining concepts followed by practices, quizzes, and tests
3. Good for guided learning
4. Price: Free
Time4Learning – https://www.time4lear ning.com/curriculum/fa q.html#membership
Math, language arts, science, social studies, and electives for middle school and high school
Automated grading and reporting tools
Customize the curriculum to your student’s skill level
No contracts and month-to-month billing
Price: $300-$500 per year
Miacademy – https://miacademy.co/ #/ and https://miaprep. com/online-school/ (high school)
English, math, science, foreign language and more
Miaprep is accredited as a Supplementary Education Program by the Accreditation Commission for Schools, the Western Association for Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Fully-customizable schedule and a world-class customer service team
Price: $36/mo for academy or $270/yr
K12 – https://www.k12.com/
Cognia-accredited corporation
Hands-on and online curriculum
Each child progresses at their own pace
Live online instruction and discussion, virtual quizzes and assessments, and offline assignment
Price: K12 online public school is available in many states and is completely tuition-free
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt – https://www.hmhco.co m/classroom-solutions/homeschool
K-12 core curriculum and supplementals
Literature, science, math, social studies, and electives
Math in Focus®, Saxon Math™, and Head for Home Math
Saxon® Grammar and Writing, Core Skills workbooks, and Head for Home Reading Skills
Many pricing options depend on online or physical book format
Commonlit – https://www.commonli t.org/en
Literature for all grade levels
Student-paced reading and grammar
Research-Based
Effective, as proven by third-party review
Price: Free
Grammar galaxy – https://funtolearnbook s.com/grammar-galaxy/
Grammar for K-8th
Online or in print
Immersive and fun lessons
Price: About $60 for a year’s book set
All about reading/ spelling https://www.all aboutlearningpress.com /all-about-reading/
Reading levels 1-5 and spelling 1-7
Physical books and manipulatives
Price: $42 for one-time materials purchase, $48 for student and teacher books
Singapore Math – https://www.singapore math.com/
Math only k-8
Dimensions Math® or Primary Mathematics
Focused on mastery
Placement resource
originally developed by Singapore’s Ministry of Education in the 1980s for Singapore public schools
Price: Under $200 for the entire year book and supplies
Mystery Science –https://mysteryscience.com/
Science for K-5
Standards-aligned with state requirements
Hands-on learning
About 5-minute videos, 40-minute activities
Price: Kindergarten & 1st Grade $320 per pack/ 2nd-5th Grade–$430 per pack
REAL science – https://www.pandiapre ss.com/real-science- odyssey/
Higher and lower levels of secular science books
Narrative-style hands-on science lessons
Price- $52.99–$87.99/year (online vs. physical book)
History Odyssey – https://www.pandiapre ss.com/product- category/history-odyssey/
K-12 history books
Secular
Storytelling, creative hands-on activities, literature suggestions, cultural exploration, and more
Around $70 for one year of books
Clearwater Press – https://clearwaterpress.com/
Upper-level English
Hands-on, practical, and immersive lessons
Write a magazine or novel during the school year
Price: between $150 and $200 depending on the format
Big Ideas Math – https://bim.easyaccess materials.com/index.ph p?location_user=va
Textbooks for many MS and HS math curriculums
Free!
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