The Bug started MEP Math (the reception year) today. It was a curriculum that I was a bit hesitant about, I guess because I thought "how good can it be if it is FREE?" After reading a lot of reviews and going over the entire year of curriculum myself, I decided to give it a whirl. The Bug loved our first day and was asking for more, so that is always a good sign. If you haven't looked at the MEP you can look at it here: http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mep/default.htm
The think that the amount of free curriculum and resources out there is amazing. Just yesterday I found a fabulous fall nature journal from the US Forest Service for kids ages 3-12. The entire site is geared towards nature study. It is totally worth checking out at http://www.fs.fed.us/fallcolors/kids.shtml. Of course, I also utilize http://www.starfall.com/ for the kids phonics and reading and closely follow the entire FREE curriculum at http://www.amblesideonline.com/. And at that, I found compilation books for 70% of the Year 0 recommended reading for under $16 incl. shipping on http://www.amazon.com/. The rest, of course, will come from the local library.
Free is not always substandard. Homeschooling on a tight budget CAN be a successful endeavor. It takes a little research, a lot of dedication, and a complete love for our children. How simple is that?
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