Homeschool Methods & Styles

Homeschoolers cover an entire spectrum of different educational methods. On the one end, you have unschoolers, families that believe in self- or child-led learning. Relying on real world experiences, they learn by living. On the other end of the spectrum, you find parents who have “school at home.” They may set up a classroom environment, use structured curriculums, and rely on schedules to keep things moving smoothly. And of course, there is everything in between. There are as many different ways to homeschool as there are homeschoolers. Explore the different methods, ideas, and approaches that make the homeschooling experience so rich.

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Easter Egg Matching Activity

This matching activity for younger kids can be made out of plastic Easter eggs.

Implementing Discipleship Homeschool with a Large Family

How do you switch to a discipleship homeschool way of life? Theresa, mother of ten asked such a question – here is her letter and a reply. Theresa has given permission for this to be shared in the hope that other families will be encouraged too.

It's Not That Hard to Homeschool High School

Homeschooling high school can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be that hard. This group offers support to homeschooling parents to share tips and encouragement, from choosing curriculum to parenting advice.

Catholic Homeschooling

Cabin in the Woods

Diane Knect is homeschooling an only child. Share her experiences with raising her daughter Grace in a homeschooling small family.

A History of Homeschooling in South Carolina

A look at the history of homeschooling in South Carolina, including a discussion of the development of the laws regulating home education.

The Charlotte Mason Approach to Poetry

What is the Charlotte Mason approach to the study of poetry? Our first step is to see that our children enjoy it. Much later they will probably take the second step for themselves, reading those poets whose work needs some preliminary study and background explanations in order to be appreciated.

Charlotte Mason Cottage

You are invited to spend a year in the home of a homeschooling mother who uses the Charlotte Mason method of education, combining this "gentle art of learning" with Montessori centers, living literature studies, and observation of the Roman Catholic liturgical year within the framework of real life learning. This list will serves only as a journal in the life of a family who uses the CM method. It is not a discussion medium.

CM While Working

For parents trying to utilize Charlotte Mason's (CM) methods while working.

Unschoolers Online

Here you'll find lots of links, resources, and explanations of unschooling to help you decide if this method of education is right for you and your family. Unschoolers Online provides detailed and helpful information on everything related to unschooling.