Curriculum is merely a course of study comprising of a range of different books. There is no such thing as a “perfect curriculum”, but some materials and approaches will definitely work better for your child in comparison to others. Which curriculum should you use? If someone asked you for directions, what will you ask them first?—you’d want them to tell you where they are trying to go, and from which direction they are starting. To be able to get somewhere, it’s important to know your starting point and your destination. This helps you determine the best way to reach the target destination. Let's use the same steps to help you take an informed decision about the materials and course to use. Start by asking yourself where your child is now (figuratively) and where do you wish them to be in a year from now? Why are you homeschooling ? Once you know where you are heading, will you take the “scenic route” or the “shortcut”? Are you learning leisurely or ar