"Eclectic" or "Relaxed" homeschooling is the method used most often by homeschoolers. Eclectic Homeschooling is a design-your-own approach to home education combining various homeschool techniques.
The advantage of this method is that the subjects parent believe are most important are covered thoroughly. This method also allows the family to choose textbooks, field trips, and classes that fit their students learning styles and interests.
Eclectic Homeschooling from HLNEclectic Homeschooling, as the name implies, uses a variety of homeschool approaches. Eclectic parents are innovative and flexible. They trust their own judgment to pick out or piece together the best
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Putting Together An Eclectic Curriculum by Cafi CohenPutting Together An Eclectic Curriculum
From the Older Kids column, originally published in the September-October 1996 issue of Home Education Magazine.
A friend of mine says, "Failure to plan is
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