Eclectic HomeschoolingEclectic homeschooling involves picking and choosing from various methods and curriculum providers to find materials that meet the needs of the child.
As an eclectic homeschooler, I use workbooks to teach math and language arts, and unit studies for science, social studies and art. Some parents choose to unschool elementary school and move to more formal studies in latter years. Some parents implement aspects of classical homeschooling into a relaxed homeschool environment. Parents who use this method set goals for their children, and choose materials that fit the learning styles and personalities of each child. It is not uncommon to find siblings using different materials to learn the same subject. In addition, parents may use different homeschool curricula from year to year. DisadvantagesBecause we are always on the lookout for the best home school curriculum, eclectic homeschoolers are known as curriculum junkies, and often have a collection of homeschool catalogs. Unfortunately, I am no exception. Instead of looking forward to family vacations, I look forward to our annual home school curriculum fair. Eclectic homeschools are flexible and will drop ineffective programs, so this method can be costly when materials are purchased and not used. Since the curriculum can change year to year, children may suffer from lack of consistency. In addition, parents must be mindful to make sure their children are learning all necessary skills. Return from Eclectic Homeschooling to Homeschooling Methods
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