Does a hybrid homeschool curriculum exist? Is it possible to blend textbook learning with online learning in a seamless way, yet be easy to follow? Could it include a biblical worldview? Well, yes, actually! The answer to all three can be found in Discover! Curriculum.
This post is sponsored by Discover! Curriculum. My time was compensated however all opinions or my own.
What is Discover! Homeschool Curriculum?
Discover! Homeschool Curriculum focuses on helping learners with key 21-st Century life skills such as understanding, critical thinking, and the ability to distinguish fact from fiction. They have a large framework that uses neuroscience and research-based strategies to effectively teach unique learners.
Their framework includes:
- Scenario-Based Learning – problem-solving
- Visuals – hands-on
- Consolidation – connects prior learning to new concepts
- Critical Thinking – creative application and practice
- Character Building – develop social and emotional skills
Discover! Homeschool Curriculum offers Science, English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies subjects. This student-first curriculum also has easy-to-follow instructor guides which help parents be confident teaching their children.
Benefits of this curriculum include:
- Written for all learning types and styles
- Self-paced and designed for a homeschool environment
- Fun and Engaging for Students
- Available in Print and Digital
- Interactive lessons that extend learning (including Elephango)
- Optional Faith Connections for a biblical worldview
- Options for Live Classroom Learning
How Was It Used?
We were given Grade 2 Discover! ELA which focuses on consonants, vowels, and story structure. The set includes Workbook A (semester 1) and Workbook B (semester 2) as well as the instructor’s guide.
I added the textbooks to my son’s daily (4-day school week) checklist. Since he’s a pretty good reader, I only needed to sit with him through the first few lessons but now he is able to do most of it independently.
He didn’t do too much on the online version because he got frustrated with the layout and responsiveness. Although, he enjoyed the lessons that included Elephango, which is a separate program.
How Much Does It Cost?
Grade 2 Discover! ELA costs $117.50 for the complete set. I suggest downloading a sample lesson and a sample teacher’s guide to see if this would be a good fit for your child. These are located at the bottom of the item description to download.
I’m excited to share a discount code with my readers! Just use code Discover11blog15 at checkout to receive 15% off your order!
My Thoughts?
Like my son, I’m not a fan of the online version. After testing it myself, I agree that the responsiveness is not great. The layout and structure of the platform could use some improvement to make it easier to navigate for a child. Although the cute penguin character does add some draw, it feels too clunky and does not have a good flow.
I do like the textbooks, though! The lessons are in-depth, detailed, and can be done independently which is a huge plus.
Overall, Discover! Homeschool Curriculum is a great resource. I do like that they offer an optional faith connections addon. We will continue using the textbooks, but for now, we will not do any digital work at this time. I may decide at a later date to revisit the digital portion with him, but as of now, we will skip it.
Will You Try Discover! Homeschool Curriculum?
Remember they are offering a 15% discount to my readers with the code Discover11blog15. Let me know in the comments your thoughts on Discover! Homeschool Curriculum and if you’ll give it a try.
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