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Oak Meadow Giveaway: Back to School Week

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Welcome to Day 2 of Back to School Week here on Simple Homeschool!

Today I’m absolutely thrilled to introduce you to one of Simple Living Media’s sponsors, Oak Meadow Curriculum and School.

Oak Meadow offers two excellent choices for homeschooling families: PreK – Grade 12 curriculum packages you can purchase and use with your children, or the ability to actually enroll in their accredited school via distance learning, thereby receiving full academic credit and transcripts for your child’s work at home–as well as the support of an experienced teacher.

Oak Meadow has been in business for over 35 years, and their materials offer that wealth of educational experience to their customers. Their approach is simple: give children a safe, nurturing environment; provide creative activities for head, hands, and heart; offer each student respect and time to unfold naturally.

The staff at Oak Meadow are not just employees showing up to get a paycheck. Instead they are individuals who really embody the creative philosophy and passion for education that Oak Meadow stands for. This post, written by Heather at Beauty That Moves, describes her inspiring visit to the Oak Meadow offices in Vermont. Reading it gives a lovely glimpse into the ethos and values of this company.

Oak Meadow generously sent me an entire first grade package to review, and I’ve spent many happy hours exploring it!

The Heart of Learning, one of the foundational books in the K-3 curricula, is an inspiring read–and gives a fabulous, insightful overview into the heart of Oak Meadow’s philosophy. It covers setting up a learning environment in the home, mindful parenting, and creating an appropriate homeschooling schedule for the young child.

The first grade syllabus I received is divided into 36 weeks of lessons. The layout is professional, beautiful, and easy to follow. Each week contains information for circle time, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, and crafts.

If the idea of imaginative, holistic home education appeals to you, but you don’t have time to piece it all together yourself, Oak Meadow may be the perfect solution for your family.

Today Oak Meadow is offering one lucky winner a complete grade level package of your choice, including all curriculum materials and readers (excluding the craft kit). This prize is valued at over $300!

How to Win

Everyone has three chances to win. Choose one or all three!

1. Comment on this post, and answer this question: Do you enjoy putting together your own homeschool plans or do you prefer a curriculum that simplifies that part of the process for you?

2. Follow @simpleschool on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Be sure to come back and leave a separate comment with the link to your tweet.

3. Subscribe to Simple Homeschool by email or in your feed reader. Leave a separate comment letting me know you’re subscribed.

This giveaway will end at noon EST on Saturday, August 21st and is open to commenters 18 years or older. The winner will be announced on Sunday–good luck!

About Jamie C. Martin

Jamie is an introverted mom of three, who loves books, tea, and people (not always in that order), and avoids answering the phone when possible. She co-founded SimpleHomeschool.net in 2010 and began IntrovertedMoms.com in 2020.

Jamie is the author of four books, including Give Your Child the World (reached #9 on Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers list), and her latest release, Introverted Mom (an ECPA bestseller). Her work has been featured by LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow, the Washington Post, Parents, Today Parenting, and Psychology Today.

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Comments

  2. Kathy

    I’ve heard of Oak Meadow but never really knew that much about it. It sounds quite impressive. Although I am a teacher myself, I like having a curriculum as a resource. I hope I win!

  5. Terri Ann

    I’ve been eyeing Oakmeadow for their preschool program. Would love the opportunity to use it with my daughter. Definately love the guidance of a premade program. I’m new to homeschooling!

  8. Roxy Schow

    I have to say that after 15 years in education, I still like to have a curriculum and adapt as necessary. I am so intrigued by Oak Meadow materials; I have the catalog but would so loooooove to have a set of my own! 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity!
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  10. Tiffany

    I like to plan a little and have a lot planned for me. Seems to keep my head above water! Hope we win so I don’t sink 🙂

  11. Paula @ Motherhood Outloud

    Wow! Amazing giveaway! I love having a curriculum planning resource, though I usually tweak and make changes so that it better fits our family. There is no perfect fit, but having someone do part of the leg work for you is priceless.

  14. lynn

    I prefer a curriculum that allows me to add in some of my own ideas but guides me from week-to-week and theme-to-theme. I recently purchased Oak Meadow First Book of Crafts, Preschool Learning Processes & preschool The Heart of Learning for my youngest son and would love to have an Oak Meadow curriculum for my oldest son as well. It’s gentle and wholeness approach to learning fits right in with how I am raising my boys.

  16. Jenn

    I would love to piece together my own schedule, but with 5 kids I have had to face the reality that it is easier to have the scheduling done for me and then follow it as loosely as we need.

  17. Meg

    I would love a cirriculum that I can add to as I see fit-something to inspire and cradle us on our homeschooling journey! Thanks!

  18. Staci A

    I love to put together the curriculum, but like to have a system that can help me simplify it! I love the approach that Oak Meadows holds, it sounds wonderful!

  20. Kristie A.

    I will be homeschooling for the first time this year! I think I like putting together my own cirriculum but some days I am thinking it would be nice to have it all planned out for me.

  22. Lucy

    I am just starting my homeschooling journey with my fourth-grader. Right now we’re piecing together, but I’m open-minded! I can tell that I need guidance in some areas, for sure!