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The Homeschool Diner's Click-O-Matic Guide to Choosing a Homeschool Approach by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006 Student's Favorite Subjects (16 questions) Does this statement describe your student? 1. Enjoys learning about nature. Take a look at these approaches: Charlotte Mason; Unit Studies; Holistic Homeschooling, Unschooling. 2. Enjoys imaginative play, learning thru creative, artistic, and musical activities. Take a look at these approaches: Waldorf Homeschooling; Enkie Homeschooling, Unit Studies; Unschooling. 3. Enjoys studying the humanities, liberal arts, philosophy, and various religions. Take a look at these approaches: Charlotte Mason; Literature-Based; Classical Education; Thomas Jefferson Education; Holistic Homeschooling. Also visit the Homeschooling by Subject section for specific Social Studies and Humanities resources. 4. Enjoys history. Take a look at these approaches: Classical Education; Literature-Based (especially Sonlight Curriculum); Charlotte Mason. Also visit the Homeschooling by Subject area for specific History resources. 5. Wants to be an entrepreneur. Is more interested in work and running a business than in formal studies. Take a look at these approaches: The Moore Formula; Hands-On Learning; Unschooling Also visit the Building the Entrepreneurial Spirit secton for specific resources. 6. Is deeply committed to an activity that dominates the student's schedule (such as sports, acting, music, volunteer work, etc.). Needs an educational program with a very flexible schedule. Take a look at these approaches: Unschooling; Eclectic Homeschooling; Distance Learning (such as The Trent Schools). 7. Enjoys journaling. Take a look at these approaches: Waldorf Homeschooling; Charlotte Mason; Thomas Jefferson Education; Classical Education; Literature-Based. 8. Likes to write creatively, enjoys reading and writing poetry. Take a look at these approaches: Waldorf Homeschooling; Charlotte Mason; Literature-Based. Also visit the Homeschooling by Subject section for Fiction Writing and Poetry resources. 9. Enjoys the fine arts -- visual, theater, dance, music, film-making. Take a look at these approaches: Charlotte Mason; Hands-On Learning; Audio-Visual Materials; Unschooling. Also visit the Homeschooling by Subject section for specific Arts resources. 10. Likes to read juvenile and young adult fiction, such as historic fiction, children's classics, and Newbery Award books. Would enjoy learning thru this type of children's literature. Take a look at these approaches: Literature-Based (especially Sonlight curriculum); Unschooling. Also visit the Homeschooling by Subject section for literature resources. 11. Prefers to read non-fiction, and enjoys learning thru this type of literature: Take a look at these approaches: Classical Education; Thomas Jefferson Education; Independent Research; Eclectic Homeschooling. Also visit each subject area of Homeschooling by Subject to find self-directed independent research resources. 12. Would enjoy tackling ancient Greek and Roman texts. Take a look at these approaches: Classical Education; Charlotte Mason; Thomas Jefferson Education; Independent Research. 13. Likes to write reports and factual essays. Take a look at these approaches: Thomas Jefferson Education; Independent Research; School-at-Home; 14. Enjoys the physical sciences, including lab experiments. Take a look at these approaches: Hands-on Learning; Eclectic Homeschooling; Distance Learning; explore Gifted Enrichment options. Also visit the Homeschooling by Subject section for specific Science resources and curriculum. 15. Enjoys engineering, technology, and computers. Take a look at these approaches: Hands-On Learning; Eclectic Homeschooling; Distance Learning; explore Gifted Enrichment options. Also visit the "Homeschooling by Subject" section for science and technology resources. 16. Would rather watch TV or play video games than do any type of schoolwork. Take a look at these approaches: Audio / Visual Materials; Educational Games; Computer-Based Instruction (possibly the 3D Learn Academy). Also browse each area of Homeschooling by Subject to find more links to educational games. Back to the Click-O-Matic Quiz |
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