DVD/Video Ed

Is this for me?

I always feel that some people are good at explaining things, and some just can't explain something clearly for the life of them. If you fall into the latter category and that has caused you to hesitate about whether or not to homeschool, then homeschooling with the help of DVDs and videos might just be the solution for you. There are some wonderful homeschool courses out on DVDs and videos. Just one word of advice - you don't want your kids plunked in front of a TV for the entire day (even if it is educational). Make sure your kids get breaks. Get them outside and active in between learning sessions. Get them reading real books and read to them! Try to include hand-on activities in your day.

Where do I Find Homeschool DVD/Video

Programs?

There are a lot of companies that put out DVD/video programs for homeschoolers. Our goal here is not to list every single one, but rather to give you a jumping off point. Listed below are some of the biggest and most popular. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive--just a starting point. There are a lot of other great choices. Do your research!

Homeschool DVD Providers

A Beka Academy--a popular Christian homeschooling program, K4 -12. They will send you all course materials including books, day-by-day schedule and DVDs.

Bob Jones DVD Learning-- popular Christian homeschooling program, K4-12. All courses on DVDs, books included

Bob Jones HomeSat Network--a subscription-based program to watch (or record) their courses via satellite. You will receive an installation manual to help you assemble and install your satellite receiving system. Then you may begin recording the courses or other programs you want from the satellite receiving system and watch them at your convenience.

Math-U-See-- an extremely popular manipulatives-based K-12 homeschool math program. Requires the parent to watch the DVD with the child. Covers all math requirements, but not in the same order as the public school system.

Atelier Art Program--Abundant instructional art lessons, as well as that of students in classrooms performing the lesson and displaying their finished artwork. 7 levels of courses