Montessori

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Montessori materials are also popular in some households. The Montessori method emphasizes “errorless learning,” where the children learn at their own pace and in that way develop their full potential. The Montessori homeschool emphasizes beauty and avoids things that are confusing or cluttered. Wooden tools are preferred over plastic tools, and learning materials are kept well-organized and ready to use. The Montessori method also discourages television and computers, especially for younger children. Although Montessori materials are available for high school students, most homeschoolers use the Montessori method for younger children. Books and curriculum on the Montessori method are available from

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DVD/Video Schooling

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This approach can be used with all different styles of homeschooling. Use quality educational titles to help your child learn Science, Physics, American History, World History, Religion, Preschool skills, Music, Art and more. This is not watching television. A powerful movie can inspire a new interest or help your child develop a solid understanding of a complicated area of learning.

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Internet Homeschooling

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Harness the power of the Internet by accessing virtual tutors, virtual schools, online curriculum, and quality websites. You need never feel that you can’t find the help, expert advice or resources necessary to homeschool your child. Did you hate math as a child and feel you can’t possible help your child learn math? Or what about (YIKES) Algebra? How about Physics? No problem. There is a wealth of cutting-edge online curriculum programs, private distance learning schools, homeschool support academies and more.

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Unschooling

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Unschooling is also known as natural, interest-led, and child-led learning. Unschoolers learn from everyday life experiences and do not use school schedules or formal lessons. Instead, unschooled children follow their interests and learn in much the same way as adults do—by pursuing an interest or curiosity. In the same way that children learn to walk and talk, unschooled children learn their math, science, reading, and history. John Holt, schoolteacher and founder of the unschooling movement, told educators in his book, What Do I Do Monday?: “We can see that there is no difference between living and learning, that living is

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School at Home

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School-at-home is the style most often portrayed in the media because it is so easy to understand and can be accompanied by a photo of children studying around the kitchen table. This is also the most expensive method and the style with the highest burnout rate. Most families who follow the school-at-home approach purchase a boxed curriculum that comes with textbooks, study schedules, grades, and record keeping. Some families use the school-at-home approach but make up their own lesson plans and find their own learning materials. The advantage of this style is that families know exactly what to teach and

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Homeschool Online resources

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abcteach – All subjects,  worksheets; plus forms, clipart, awards, flash cards, and more. 5000 free printable pages. DiscoverySchool.com – Create customized math and vocabulary worksheets; choose from over 300 ready-made worksheets in nine subject areas. Kids Domain – A alphabetical list of links to 35 sites that provide printable online worksheets. Learning Page – Math, Science, and Reading basics with lesson plans. See a gallery of worksheet thumbnails to select from in each category. Huge collection available with free membership signup. Worksheets in PDF format. RLS School – Reading Comprehension, English, Math, Research Skills; ready-made worksheets, upper elementary through middle

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