Eclectic Style: Mixing Homeschooling Methods


The best thing about homeschooling is the freedom that families have to tailor their education to their children’s individual needs.  Because of this, many people do not devote themselves to just one method - but instead incorporate a wide variety of methods based on their child’s learning abilities in each subject.  For instance, many families find that textbooks work best when teaching  math.  Yet hands on unit studies, and not dry textbooks, work better for getting their child interested in history or science.  They also might incorporate Charlotte Mason’s theories of narration and short lesson periods, while keeping in mind the elements of the Trivium.

The point is that only you know how your children learn best!

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