Mandy in TN Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I marked other, because I have different children using different methods.:D Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I said Classical, because that is the goal. I use the Well Trained Mind as my main guide, and plan to use it more to the letter as the kids get older. I will need more guidance in the coming years than I do now. We do use the occasional unit study or lapbook for fun and change of pace, and have used some traditional materials. But the overall plan and schedule is TWTM. Our one lapbook last year was a St. Patrick's day one. It fit well into our Ancients study chronologically, and was just a fun detour into Ireland in March. We took a break from SOTW 1 during Nov. to explore the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. We will continue that kind of thing as long as my children are young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I voted for classical. We have some definite CM leanings to go with it. The two blend so nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfly113 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 We are classically Charlotte Masonish.... eclectic? Our Primary resources this year will be HOD, Singapore Math, AAS, R&S English, and a mix of other things for fun! Tigger might say, "Why Pooh, I think that wud be cald uh FUN mix!" LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaissance Mom Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 ... also known as a little of this, and a little of that -- or even hodge-podge! Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 We are WTM classical and a little CM mixed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Eclectic and we somewhat follow the Classical method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I use the WTM as my main resource:001_smile: Same here. We also do a lot of AO for fun and and as a read aloud resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenadina Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 We pretty much follow LCC, but I'm not planning on getting rid of my WTM book any time soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Mostly classical, strictly secular, using TWTM as the main resource - though I've been dragging my feet on starting Latin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato4girls Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Definatley Ecclectic, CM method with Classical thrown together with a bit of traditional for Math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I voted eclectic. I'm a mix of classical, Charlotte Mason, literature-based, and unit study. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) For Language Arts: I am using Classical Writing: It covers for me: writing, grammar, spelling & vocabulary, dictation, and narration. This is classical. For Mathematics: I am using Singapore Math: it is traditional, but you can easily CM this program. For Logic: I am using Building Thinking Skills which is recommended by the Well Trained Mind version that I have and Teaching the Trivium. I guess classical. For Reading and Literature: I am using Ambleside Online. This is Charlotte Mason. For Science: I am using Ambleside Online. This is Charlotte Mason. For History: I am using Story of the World, however, I am following the Charlotte Mason method with this program. For Latin: I am using Memoria Press products which is classical. I never realized this, but out of the 7 subjects 4/7 is classical and only 3/7 is Charlotte Mason. I did not mention art, composer, hymns, etc. which is all Ambleside Online. I thought that I was moving toward CM, but I still have more classical stuff. Well, I am CM at heart. :D All my subjects are done the CM way (short lessons and narrate everything). My books that I have Teaching the Trivium, The Well Trained Mind, Charlotte Mason volumes on Ambleside Online. Blessings, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Edited July 12, 2009 by Testimony forgot books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline4kids Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 We use the Charlotte Mason approach with the original CM series. My favorite complimentary resources are the products at www.simplycharlottemason.com . I have used their organizer for over a year now and LOVE it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I selected classical, but we will be using TOG starting this year, which is a classical method using unit studies (spine of history). Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) This school year (our first HS year) my plans have been influenced by a Charlotte Mason, literature-based approach. I do have some textbooks (science, history and math) but those are for ME not them, to help me sketch out a road map, kwim? Once I understand the big picture (and textbooks are good at that), I can flesh things out, add wonderful books and make the subject come to life. That's the plan, anyway :) Edited July 13, 2009 by shinyhappypeople Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi_NC Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I voted eclectic. I tend to mix classical, Charlotte Mason, literature-based, and unit study, not necessarily together or at the same time! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2koh Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Eclectic with a classical twist. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Eclectic, looking longingly over the fence at classical. But with our special needs issues, we find ourselves solidly in the school of "Whatever Works" in a lot of things in life. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamamace Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Just starting out...but CM is an inspiration. And we love FIAR lapbooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Eclectic. Main resources are: Oak Meadow and WTM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I am a classical unschooler with a CM twist and occassional unit study on the side...:D Classical unschooler? What does that look like? I thought those were on the opposite ends of the spectrum.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 CLA says you don’t have to be a Christian to enroll, so I guess that’s possible (I’m somewhat skeptical), but with things like “Directions for Defending the Faith†in the Puritan Curriculum, I don’t know how it could be completed if you’re not Christians, and we’re not. I’m not sure what to do. With Great Books Academy, we can still study the Bible (you can’t understand most English literature without it) and Martin Luther (I think he’s one of my husband’s heroes). I still have to ask GBA though for more specifical information on what book substitutions are allowed. If you aren't a Christian then CLA would not be fore you. All of their history books are totally focused on Christianity being the true religion. I think that it would annoy you. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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