6 Types of Unit Studies
Many homeschoolers enjoy the benefits of using dynamic unit studies to maintain a high interest level in their course of study.
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- Montessori (1)
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Bible-Based Homeschooling
When the term “Bible Based Homeschooling” arises, many people revert to their previous stereotypes (however wrong they may be) of mothers wearing denim jumpers and white sneakers.
Busy Parents Can Homeschool
If you think your life is too busy to homeschool, you may want to think again. Even if you have little time to prepare and actually teach the lessons that they need, there are still ways that you can successfully homeschool your children using some great independent programs.
Why We Educate at Home, a Discussion of the Classical Education Method
Why this family chose to follow the Classical Education Model of Education, which cycles three times through History as the basis for instruction.
Using Unit Studies In Homeschooling
Unit Studies is a method of teaching where you incorporate several subjects like art, history, math, science, geography and theology into one topical theme.
Weighing the Differences Between Classical Education & Calvert Grade-In-A-Box Curriculum
Since 1905 Calvert School has been offering homeschoolers a complete package- one year of curriculum covering all subjects. Classical education curriculum is usually pieced together under the direction of a parent’s research. Which one is right for your family?
Multiple Intelligences and Homeschooling
Multiple Intelligences first came up through the name of Howard Gardner. His theory was introduced to all when his ground breaking book “Frames of Mind” was published in 1983.
Is an Online Distance Course the Answer to Homeschooling Well?
We all want to learn how to homeschool well, but one day we may want to pass some of the teaching burden to someone else. That is when we might consider a correspondence or an online distance course. Whew! It can be a hard decision to allow even that much outside intervention, but once we make the decision, we usually warm up to the idea — fast! Don’t have to worry about that subject anymore, we smirk as we mentally plan to read that new novel or have a snooze! Let the teacher take over now, we cackle. We think our job is done at that point, but we need to think again.
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Shakespeare in the Summer – Homeschool Unit Study
Don’t wait until high school to enjoy the great plays. This simple, six step unit study can be done with all the kids.
