Hello everyone, we are going to start homeschooling asap.. I was wondering if anyone is using the A BEKA curriculum, and if so how it's working for you. I was also wondering what other methods are out there that people use and like..

Thanks

Hi,
Wecome!
Before you buy a bunch of curricula your son, figure out where he is in the subjects you will be teaching, and also how he likes to learn.  I made the mistake last year (our first year) of buying stuff that was too advanced, too easy, and just plain wrong (I know now that my son hates workbooks, but loves to read real books instead.)  I have used/use the library, time4learning.com, stupid workbooks, Sonlight Core 3, Math-U-See, several subjects from The Institute for Excellence in Writing, various Usborne and DK books, Handwriting Without Tears, NOEO science, field trips, etc.  Whatever my son liked, yours may not.  Google some of the above to see if they appeal to you.  Also, cathyduffyreviews.com. reviews curricula.  Not everyone agrees with all of her reviews, but is a good place to see what is out there, which is a lot.

Happy Homeschooling!

Welcome to homeschooling! I used a few A Beka books years ago (I was homeschooled), and some of them were good. I also have known other homeschoolers who used their entire curriculum and were happy with it. I personally prefer to pick and choose curricula for our children based on how they are learning, weaknesses, strengths, etc. The reviews mentioned above are a good start. There are so many options, I know it can be overwhelming.

I agree with the above post about workbooks (I don't like them), but they can have their place. Of course, you need some work with various subjects in order to practice it. I just steer away from entire curricula based on them, and also limit our use of them, depending on how my children are doing.

I am currently using Sonlight - and I like the ability to pick and choose options for math, handwriting, and the electives on top of getting a boatload of great old books to enjoy reading for years to come. I also supplement with whatever I find that I think would be helpful!

Have fun on this adventure!

Thanks so much for the helpful info, I have a lot to learn about homeschooling, we are very excited to start! I will be looking into all that you have posted, and thanks again for the suggestions I really appreciate it