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Charlotte Mason-
This style or philosophy, created in the nineteenth century by Mason, emphasizes among other things:
- the reading of classic books that engage the mind
- narration (retelling what one has learned)
- art
- music
- journaling
Although this approach is not unschooling, CM practitioners do not
use workbooks or textbooks.
Charlotte Mason Education
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Classical-Dating
from ancient Greece and Rome, this philosophy is based upon the trivium:
- grammar (using language)
- logic (correct thinking)
- rhetoric (verbal and written communication)
The Well-Trained Mind
Read more on the Classical approach.
Classical Homeschooling Magazine
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Unit Studies- We have found that this approach can be defined many ways, but essentially it is:
- allowing the child to study whatever strikes his interest
- providing the necessary materials to learn in depth about that topic
- relating that topic or unit to other topics to get an integrated education
The McGraw-Hill Homeschooling Companion
Learn much more about Unit Studies
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Montessori-You've
probably heard of Montessori schools, but did you know that you can home school using this philosophy? This approach emphasizes:
- a child learning through discovery in an educating and stimulating environment.
Teaching Montessori in the Home: The School Years
More information about Montessori home schooling
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