Homeschool Methods
- Unit Studies
"A unit study is a topical and integrated approach to learning. An indepth study that integrates many disciplines, such as science, math, geography, art, music, history, language, literature, movement, etc. They are often referred to as 'multi-disciplinary,' 'thematic' or 'integrated' studies. Unit studies take the 'big picture' approach to learning."
http://www.oocities.org/Athens/8259/unitstud.html
- Charlotte Mason Method
"This is true learning - not superificial. Children's listening, attention, comprehension, retention, speaking, and writing skills all improve from using narration as a major part of education. It takes the burden of teaching off you it puts the burden of learning on the child."
http://www.charlotte-mason.com
- Unschooling
"We allow our children to determine what it is they want to learn. We don't allow some curriculum prescribed by an unknown person to do the choosing for our family. The kids know exactly what it is they are interested in learning. And if they don't for a day or two, that is okay too. It will come. Have patience."
http://holtgws.com/gws.htm
- Waldorf Education
"Many speak highly of the Waldorf philosophy, but many others don't really know what it is. Rudolph Steiner's views on child development led him to create a system that was designed to teach at the most appropriate level for a child's development stage. Rudolph Steiner believed in educating the mind and the soul. There is a stronger focus on the arts, such as music, drama, sewing and painting these skills are as essential to a complete life experience as academic subjects."
http://www.chickpages.com/veggiefarm/hedgehogfarms/WISH.html
- Montessori
"Montessori teaching today aims to duplicate the first environment of Dr. Montessoru, by following such laws of nature as Observation, Individual Liberty, and Preparation of the Environment."
http://www.wdn.com/trust/ims/Mont.htm
- Eclectic
"...an Eclectic homeschooler is one, not necessarily of 'antiquity' who looks at the different approaches and methods of homeschooling, at the 'opinions and principles of each,' and takes from each approach and method what is 'solid and good' for his family, forming his unique philosophy. because the definition of an Eclectic homeschooler isn't specific, I cannot tell you exactly how he homeschools."
http://eho.org
- Classical Education Methods
"The study of the great books has been the backbone of good education for centuries. If you look at the books that the intellectual giants who have risen in our culture have read, you find that there are particular books that come up again and again."
http://www.gbt.rg/text/sayers.html
- Traditional
"Traditional Homeschools would be set up public-school style with a somplete curriculum, traditional grading system and record keeping."
Some Curriculum Suppliers
Please note: Inclusion of a curriculum supplier in this list does not imply a recommendation by Home Education Connection of that curriculum.
- A Beka Books
P.O. Box 19100,
Pensacola, FL 32523-9100
1-877-ABEKABOok
As the largest Christian textbook publisher in the world, A Beka Book has provided quality education materials since 1974.
www.abeka.com
- Alpha Omega
Zoobersoft
753 West Nolan Way
Chandler, AZ 85248
480/802-7834
E-mail: sales@zoobersoft.com
Christian homeschool curriculum, books, and software.
www.zoobersoft.com
- Bob Jones University Press
Greenville, SC 29614
1-800-845-5731
FAX: 1-800-525-8398
E-mail: bjup@bjup.com
Leading supplier of textbooks and educational services (including testing materials)
www.bjup.com
- Calvert School
105 Tuscany Road
Baltimore, MD 21210-3098
1-888-487-4652
E-mail: inquiry@calvertschool.org for general information on Calvert's Home instruction Program.
E-mail: edcounselors@calvertschool.org for questions regarding curriculum, specific courses, lessons, or placement of a student.
Homeschooling curses for K-8 since 1906.
www.calvertschool.org
- Core Curriculum of America
1-888-689-4626
Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
E-mail: homeschool@core-curriculum.com
After receiving input from the parent and student, we design a special, innovative, inexpensive curriculum for you that enhances your child's learning experience assuring success.
core-curriculum.com
- Robinson CD & Vintage Books
**Online ordering only**
An amazing low-cost one-time purchase. Excellent value and quality - considering the book value alone. You decide how much direct teaching time and computer time for each of your children. A proven program designed to produce self-thinkers and modern day scholars. This site offers examples, application and also other great rare, vintage bvooks. All subjects except the Math are included on these 22 CD-ROM's, along with other quality resources.
robinsoncd.freeyellow.com/index.html
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