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The Homeschool Diner's
Guide to Homeschooling Approaches
and Curriculum (and Everything)

By Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006

A listing and brief description of various homeschooling approaches --
popular methods and philosophies and the different types of
instructional materials that are available in the US.  


Popular Methods and Philosophies lists several of the most popular
homeschooling methods and philosophies, and includes some additional
books and websites so you can do some more research into the
methods you think you might enjoy.  Each approach also includes

Curriculum Options and Other Resources
with brief reviews of some
popular commercial products, free online resources, and important  
websites and  books.

Types of Instructional Materials describes the main types of
instructional  materials available, discusses what types of learners may
find them useful, and gives a brief review of several popular resources
for each.

Guide to Homeschooling Approaches:

Popular Methods and Philosophies:

Unit Studies
Charlotte Mason
Classical Education
Delayed Instruction
Eclectic Homeschooling
Montessori Homeschooling
Waldorf Homeschooling
Enki Homeschooling
The Moore Formula
Thomas Jefferson Education
Holistic and Alternative Homeschooling
Unschooling / Self-Directed Learning
Independent Research / Self-Directed Learning
School-at-Home / Public e-School
Distance Learning as an Umbrella/Cover School
Distance Learning for Gifted Enrichment
Cyber Schools / Online Academies


Types of Instructional Materials:

Learning thru Literature
Workbooks and Worktexts
Textbooks
Hands-On Learning
Educational Games
Audio and Visual Materials
Computer-Based Learning



Need help deciding which approach or curriculum to use?
Try the Click-O-Matic Guide to Homeschooling!


Homeschooling families certainly aren't all alike!
Are you homeschooling with a "Special Situation"?
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Click-O-Matic Quiz