philosophy – Contemplative Homeschool

19 Apr 2013

Is your homeschool faith-based?

by crossini4774 | posted in: Homeschool & Parenting | 8

I’ve read at least a dozen books on homeschool philosophy and gleaned something from every one. But none exactly met my vision of what I wanted our homeschool to be. Some were literature-based (Charlotte Mason/Real Learning). Others were history-based (Neo-Classical/The … Continued

4 Jan 2013

Should school focus on work or leisure?

by crossini4774 | posted in: Homeschool & Parenting | 7

Some parents reject the term “homeschool,” preferring instead “education at home.” To them, “school” means an institution in a factory-like setting with dry textbooks and arbitrary schedules. Personally, I like the word “school.” First of all, it comes naturally. Most … Continued