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Its that day of the week again, Method Madness Monday! This week I’m going to be talking about the Eclectic aproach to homeschooling.

Eclectic is considered ahving the best of all world. There is no set curriculum or guidelines or rules. It is more of a “take what works for you and leave the rest behind” style. Eclectic homeschoolers may use unit studies along side Classical education, through in some Waldorf rhythm, and mix with unschooling philosophy. Or anything else that works for their family. Often those who prefer an eclectic aproach have their own ideas and beliefs on what a child needs to learn and in what way. Rather than following a plan that might not fit all of their ideas they will mesh together many different things in order to find a style that is all their own.

A drawback to using an Eclectic approach is that many children thrive on routine, which is sometimes lacking in Eclectic homeschooling families. Though the diversity allows for parents to change things to fit their children’s needs and still be open in other areas of their teaching plan.

Here are some great links to read about taking an Eclectic approach to homeschooling.
Portrait of a Home School Parent: The Eclectic Homeschooler
Eclectic Homeschooling Online - For Begginers
Eclectic Homeschool Online - Main Site
The Best of All worlds: Eclectic Homeschooling
Putting Together an Eclectic Curriculum

And some great online grousp to join:
Basically Beechick
EclecticHS
Eclectic Homeschool Online Newsletter

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