A friend (Thanks Gabrielle!) sent me a link to which I found this website: http://www.amblesideonline.org/New.shtml
I have been looking for something that would sum up exactly what I've been wanting to do with regards to schooling my kids. I've looked at different curriculums, etc. but this past year of schooling Ethan, I've learned that he does not learn best by sitting down and having to work through workbooks. I also don't want to be 'confined' to a workbook but am not very creative at coming up with games, etc. that would help Ethan learn new skills. So I've had a bit of a struggle trying to find something that would suit all of these needs. I really enjoy reading books to the kids and they seem to enjoy listening to them. Jaeden seems to like it more than Ethan but Ethan doesn't mind if it's a subject he's interested in and if he can play with his legos or trucks while listening. (For a while that really annoyed me and I'd make him sit and listen but I've learned from different sources that some kids learn best while in motion!)
Anyways, this curriculum is totally free (Bonus #1) and it costs very little to do it! (Bonus #2) I didn't know much about the Charlotte Mason method until I read through some of the FAQ's on this site so now I know a little more about what Charlotte Mason stood for. I tend to agree with a lot of her philosophy and am going to try this out for the next while. If it works, I'll stick with it! |