Hi all, I'm new to posting here:) Guess I'll jump right in.

[sunflowerlady]

I lurked quite a bit on the old board, but really only posted a couple of times. Mostly I didn't post because I am not really a classical homeschooler, but am soon to change my style of homeschooling.

I live in FL with my dh and our 8 yo old dd. We have homeschooled her from the beginning and plan to do so through high school. We are a Christian family and our faith is a big part of why we homeschool, although it's not the only reason.

Eclectic is probably the word to describe our approach. This year I have been using a good bit of traditional curriculum, but feel the Lord is leading us to a change in the coming year. I am looking into a Charlotte Mason or Ruth Beechick approach. I did read TWTM and will likely use some of the ideas in there such as the notebooking and history summaries.

This year we have used: Christian Light Language Arts and Reading, ACE math, BJU Heritage Studies, and Abeka science.

Right now I am reading the Catherine Levison books about Charlotte Mason homeschooling. They are very good and help me see how I can practically put this method into use for our homeschool. Up until now, I didn't really understand the method.

Anyway, I have enjoyed all the recent CM discussions and look forward to posting more here when I have time.

[Aletheia Academy]

I'm a newbie, too. I've noticed that many posters here are influenced by CM, among other approaches. I certainly have enjoyed the insights and varying perspectives, even on issues realted to classical curricula. Have fun, and feel free to jump in any time! :o

[Alana in Canada]

Heck, sometimes there aren't even homeschoolers on the boards! (Well, they usually hang out over at general).
Welcome!
I've found that this board is for all homeschoolers. Well, unschoolers probably wouldn't have reason to hang out here--but I love all the help, support and sheer kindness of everyone here.

[godpoetry]

Welcome, and feel free to jump in at any time. I use many types of curriculum because I choose whatever works for my children.

[Hen Jen]

Welcome!

I'm eclectic too, tho mostly influenced by CM and classical.

[Karenciavo]

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[Jennefer@SSA]

I hope these boards become the same source of inspiration and encouragement they have been for me in the past 8 months! The moms and dads here are truly amazing!

Blessings

[Lizzie in Ma]

Thanks for introducing yourself! :)

[mcconnellboys]

I think lots of us here aren't purely "classical" in what we do. I'd say we're a pretty eclectic bunch,

Regena

[OneRoomHomeSchool]

Welcome! :D

[Verena]

Welcome!!

[prairiegirl]

I'm so glad that you came out of lurkdom. I, too, am eclectic. It has taken me a long time to accept that about our family. I so wanted to be a one--method kind of family but that is not the way that we are wired. So we do a mish mosh of different things but classical and CM are the main influences.

As you start changing things in your learning, feel free to ask any questions. The ladies here are amazingly helpful.


Julia
mom of 3 (8,7,5)

[Lux Et Veritas Academy]

Welcome- I hope you enjoy the boards and I am glad that you have introduced yourself- I am sure your influence will be great:)

[sunflowerlady]

You are all really kind and I appreciate it.:)

It's nice to be welcomed and made to feel at home here.