Katie joins us today from Idaho. She has five kids; two who attended public school and three who have been exclusively homeschooled. Katie's background in psychology and as a curriculum consultant brings some great information to the table as she explains how kids learn. Katie gives us an in-depth description of each curriculum she uses for each subject and why. She explains how content-based subject matter, like; grammar, science, social studies, and geography, can be taught as 'family-style', while skills-based subject matter, such as reading and math, should be taught independently. What curriculum does Katie suggest is best for you? Listen to find out! Curriculum discussed:Pam Barnhill- Your Morning Basket (pahttps://www.nessy.com/en-gb/nessy-reading-and-spellingmbarnhill.com)Open and Go curriculum- minimal prep work!Katie's recommendation:The Good and the Beautiful (https://www.nessy.com/en-gb/nessy-reading-and-spellinggoodandbeautiful.com) **open and go** for:-Math (spiral technique): K-3 parent-led, grades 4+ video-led-Handwriting-ScienceK-3- no need to do grammar at this age, focus on phonics, reading, handwriting.K-3: All About Reading - Official Site | https://www.nessy.com/en-gb/nessy-reading-and-spellingHomeschool Reading Program (allaboutlearningpress.com)All About Spelling - Official Site | Homeschool Spelling Program (allaboutlearningpress.com)Neshttps://www.nessy.com/en-gb/nessy-reading-and-spellingsy Reading and Spelling | Nessy (for child to do while working with other children)Explode The Code Online (for child to do while working with other children)Draw Write Now - Christianbook.com (for child to do while working with other children)Michael Clay Thompson | Royal Fireworks Press (rfwp.com)Language Arts- break up into goals. Grades 4-6 finish handwriting, start cursive, spelling (Michael Clay Thompson, All About Spelling, Outschool)Institute for Excellence in Writing (iew.com)For online classes-Set Learning Free: Let kids' curiosity run wild with classes and groups on any topic you can imagine. (outschool.com)Streaming:Curiosity Stream | If it's out there, it's in hereBrainPOPGeneration Genius: K-8 Science Videos for Kids – K-12 Internet Resource Center (k12irc.org)Watch The Magic School Bus | NetflixWild Kratts | PBS KIDS Instagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast