tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19831995.post113693311955810700..comments2023-06-16T05:27:18.768-05:00Comments on Family School: Kids and their InterestsMichael Hardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10750353384537001625noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19831995.post-1137607790026542592006-01-18T13:09:00.000-05:002006-01-18T13:09:00.000-05:00Random Images Art, of course I agree with you 100%...Random Images Art, of course I agree with you 100%. <BR/><BR/>We're fans of Dr. Golay's work which attempts to categorize children's learning styles based loosely on personality types. (A nice summary of his work appears in Debra Bell's <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400305667" REL="nofollow"><I>Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling</I></A>.)<BR/><BR/>Our two children have different learning personalities and—when we're at our insructional best anyway—we present any material to them differently. The content of a lesson and the style of presentation are closely related, but they are distinct.Michael Hardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750353384537001625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19831995.post-1137157368530998652006-01-13T08:02:00.000-05:002006-01-13T08:02:00.000-05:00We have a core structure focussing on English and ...We have a core structure focussing on English and Maths with the rest being read or investigated based on interest. The tendency to avoid subjects - despite our abilities - is one I know affectes me and also my daughter. She is really good at Maths but says she is no good at it.<BR/>We make her do maths anyway so she can complain "I only got 96%! Woe is me!"DavidofOzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136344116351504419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19831995.post-1136946214972801402006-01-10T21:23:00.000-05:002006-01-10T21:23:00.000-05:00How true. In our ten or so years homeschooling ou...How true. <BR/><BR/>In our ten or so years homeschooling our children, we have tried any number of educational options from unschooling to pre-packaged curriculum. So far, the Charlotte Mason method mixed with occasional unit studies has worked best for us. It covers everything that needs to be covered quite well (if implemented correctly), but still lets the children chase the occasional wild goose. ;o) On the other hand, I know plenty of homeschoolers who are more than happy with a pre-packaged curriculum and others who are happily ecclectic. There is no one perfect method that fits every family, but there are enough methods and teaching styles for each family to find a perfect fit.<BR/><BR/>You are also correct that most homeschooling families are a bit more structured that they let on. I know we are!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435192830239831841noreply@blogger.com