| "Instruction begins when you, the teacher, learn from the learner; put yourself in his place so that you may understand… what he learns and the way he understands it." -- Soren Kierkegaard (1813 - 1855) Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. – Robert Louis Stevenson |
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The Homeschool Diner's Homeschooler's Guide to the Galaxy Homeschooling Approaches and Curriculum (and everything) By Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006 Well, you've made the decision to homeschool... and now you're wondering how to take the next step -- how to choose the homeschool approach that's best for your family. The growing popularity of homeschooling has created a huge market for homeschool products, and homeschooling parents are faced with an ever-growing selection of homeschool methods and curriculum. Choosing the right approach can be very stressful on parents who are new to homeschooling. The most important thing to remember is - Don't Panic. The information in this guide will help you to narrow down the choices, and let you focus on a few approaches that seem right for your family. Hopefully, after looking into the possible approaches, and reading the reviews, you'll feel more confident that you are making an informed decision on which methods or curricula will best meet your child's needs and your family's educational goals. If you'd like some help narrowing down your choices before you begin your search -- try taking the Homeschool Diner's Click-O-Matic Quiz -- it'll help you see which approaches you might be happiest with, based on your child's learning preferences, favorite subjects, and personality, and your concerns, too. just click on a topic to begin: Guide to Homeschooling Approaches, Curriculum, and other Resources Generally speaking, how are the approaches different from each other? How much choice do I have? I'm starting to panic -- take me to the Click-O-Matic Quiz |
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