Which method do you use and why? - Page 2

[CParker]

My daughter is also 4 and will "officially" start homeschooling next fall. :-)

I found the book "The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child" by Linda Dobson really helpful. She has a chapter explaining all the different styles of homeschooling, then spotlights a "week in the life" of a family utilizing each of those methods.

[mangopassion]

We are eclectic with a Classical and Charlotte Mason bend.

Following Classical Education, we use the Trivium and cover history in three parts. I think we lean a little more towards Charlotte Mason, though. We like to do nature studies, learn through living books (which is also Classical), learn our math through a more living / hands on way rather than textbooks, implement short lessons, set aside time for handicrafts, use narration/dictation/copywork, and spend some time on music and art.

[AAK]

I consider myself an eclectic homeschooler. The primary reason for that is that my dd needs different levels for each subject. So, it is tailored to her skills. A packaged curriculum would be a waste of time and money for us.

I use singapore for math
Level one physics for science (Real science 4 kids)
Spectrum Spelling
The library for US history
Easy Grammar
Various novels and other literature for reading/lit
We incorporate writing into the curriculum
We also specifically make time for "life skills" (cooking, sewing, woodworking, fixing things, budgets and organization)
We also incorporate health with a variety of resources.
etc.

We also like it because she has some say in the curriculum. For example she choose Physics for science and US history for social studies. I map out some stuff, other stuff is on the fly. I used to try to plan everything but then I felt like a failure when it didn't "go as planned".

Amy