Comments on: Homeschooling ABCs – Lesson E

By: Granite Kitchen Island

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By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:43:34 +0000

When I first began observing homeschoolers almost 20 years ago, I thought it was either unschooling or school in a box. Then I heard about unit studies, but wondered if one could receive a complete education that way. When I started planning what I wanted homeschooling to look like (before I even had children), it was probably more eclectic–textbooks/workbooks for math/language/spelling/phonics and literature-based for history and science. I’m still leaning that way somewhat, but I’m also looking at Charlotte Mason techniques. My Wiggly Willy loves math manipulatives and will sit still for good books, but I doubt he would for a textbook. Haven’t decided yet how I’ll approach language/spelling, but I have time. He’s only in kindergarten. If I decide to use them in first grade, I still have 6-8 months to decide what to order.

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:24:54 +0000

I love Charlotte Mason’s techniques. We have used some of them, but I want to incorporate more of them into our school this year!

By: Sherri Boekweg

Sherri Boekweg — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:22:18 +0000

I think it is really helpful to see different ways of homeschooling when deciding what works for your family. Too often we copy the school system because that is all we know. The resources you listed are very good ones as well.

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:29:44 +0000

This would have been SO helpful to me nine years ago! Wading through all the various curriculums and items offered at our first visit to a state homeschooling convention was exciting, but also incredibly intimidating! If I had had such an honest overview of education philosophies it would have greatly helped me to hone in on the items that would be best suited to our family’s needs. This is very informative and helpful.

By: Alisha

Alisha — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:00:20 +0000

This lesson provided a great overview of the different types of homeschooling. The descriptions were concise and it was good to see some of the criticisms of each educational philosophy as well. Thank you so much for offerring these lessons to us. I’ve really enjoyed them and they have been a source of both help and encouragement for me.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:51:09 +0000

It was wonderful to learn the philosophies of education in homeschooling. Being a Mother who is just beginning homeschool preschool this year, it has been such a blessing to obtain this knowledge so early!! Thank you, Terri! I will be continuing the program!

By: Julie Carlisle

Julie Carlisle — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:44:39 +0000

I have really enjoyed your lessons. The info and samples are great. Thank you! I do think that at $10.00/mo. they are worth it.

By: Jackie Penn

Jackie Penn — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:23:40 +0000

Thank you so much for the lessons. They have been wonderful. I really wish I had this newsletter before beginning homeschooling. It explains what you are really doing in easy to understand language.

By: Debbie S

Debbie S — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:22:03 +0000

I’m sad I’ve gotten to the end of the sample lessons already! Thank you for the concise list of learning philosophies. My mom is visiting IL from TX, and it this lesson was a great opportunity to explain a bit more about homeschooling. Great job!