I've been thinking of using [a Protestant text] in place of Catholic materials. Is there really that much difference, as they are both Christian? I've seen some Protestant homeschool books that frankly look pretty good. What is so wrong with using Protestant materials and supplementing with Catholic religion classes? Do I need to purchase Teacher's Guides or Answer Keys? I notice that a lot of CHC materials don't seem to have separate Guides or Keys.
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| The benefit to having flexibility in designing your own curriculum is that the student is naturally more motivated to learn those things that most interest him. A guided, self-designed curriculum allows the teacher to use the child's interest to motivate his learning, not only in those subjects that come easily to him, but also in those subjects which he tends to avoid! (Does she like shopping but 'hate' math? Assign her the 'game' of adding up all the purchases at the grocery store before you reach the check-out counter. Does he like baseball but 'hate' research and writing? Have him research his favorite ballplayer and write a short paper, or give a short oral report.) This flexibility can only come from a self-designed curriculum.
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“The godly character that is spread throughout all the CHC materials we have purchased is of the greatest value to us. From Handwriting to Science - from Art to Math, God is fused throughout all subject areas. The Catholic school our children used to attend was good, but the curriculum used fell short in fusing God into every subject area. Thank you!”
- Rhonda, CO |
“Having the Catholic values intertwined with the learning process makes it so nice and so easy to teach our young ones that God is present everywhere and in everything. Many times my 7 yr. old daughter will exclaim that God made this and how Jesus is so good, etc. It becomes a natural part of their conversation and it brings more opportunities to teach about God.”
- Mary, KY |
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