Homeschool Tall Tale #5: There Is a Perfect Curriculum; You Just Haven’t Found It Yet.

Unschooling, unit studies, self-directed learning, traditional curriculum, delight-directed learning, classical studies, principle approach. Homeschoolers use all of these educational methods successfully. How can all of these methods work? Surely, there has to be the “perfect” curriculum and you just haven’t found it – yet.

If you are struggling with the curriculum that you’re using, it could be you are using the wrong curriculum approach with your family. But could it be that the frustration is not with your choice of curriculum, it’s with your attitude about your children, homeschooling, yourself and that attitude is rubbing off on your children?

Most homeschool moms are “idea” people, but we have a problem with follow through. (Ask me how I know this!)

Yes, some curriculum options will work better for your particular family, but there is no perfect curriculum. Each one has its benefits; each one has its draw backs. Choose the one that best fits your family’s lifestyle and be consistent with it.

Remember the joy and excitement you had when you first started homeschooling. Recapture that attitude. You will find that you enjoy homeschooling again and so will your children.

A positive or negative attitude is not a feeling that we can’t do anything about. Attitude, whether good or bad, is something we choose.