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As homeschoolers, we are all concerned about making sure our kids cover all the material they need to acheive academic success. This is especially true for those who do not buy curriculum in a box. As a new homeschooler, I am certainly in that category. So, I have researched and found a few sites that give lists of standards for each grade level. Please, these are guidelines, therefore, let us not fall into the trap of being uptight about achieving these standards and forget the joy and freedom of homeschooling, i.e spontaneity and a dose of child-led direction.


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