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Traditional Textbook/Workbook- this philosophy uses textbooks and workbooks following a specified scope and sequence. (Examples: Abeka, Bob Jones)

Classical Education – this philosophy uses the Trivium as its basis teaching 1)Grammar Stage (Learn Elements of Lang., memorize, observe) 2)Dialectic Stage (Use facts to draw conclusions, debate and 3) the Rhetoric Stage (using language persuasively) (Example: "The Well-Trained Mind")

Unit Study- In this philosophy, all subjects surround or spin from one topic. (Examples: "The Weaver", "A World of Learning Adventure", "How to Create A Unit Study")

Charlotte Mason/’Whole’ Book Based – Involves children in real life situations exposes them to best sources, read "living" books (or whole books) which make subjects come alive. (Examples: "Educating the Whole-Hearted Child", "For the Children’s Sake", "Charlotte Mason Companion")

Unschooling- in this philosophy, each child pursues his own interests. Parents provide resources for child to learn on his own and access real world. (Example: "The Joyful Home School")

Delayed Academics – In this philosophy, the parent/teacher doesn’t start ‘formal’ education until the child is developmentally ready. (Example: "The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook")

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