Kody Hanner
Does this curriculum fit my homeschool style?
I get many questions about whether Homestead Science will fit a family’s homeschool style. Now even though I can not answer for every family, I have found through conversations that Homestead Science can have a place in most major homeschool styles, especially if this is a topic your family is passionate about.
In our home, I consider us traditional, eclectic, unschoolers. I challenge you to figure that one out! When we started homeschooling, we had no clue there were different styles, let alone know which fit us the most. Over the years, we have figured out the best fit for us, and some years that changes. Usually, any changes are based on age, as I lean more traditional for our high schoolers than our kindergarteners, who are more unschooled. This has built independent learners who can almost teach themselves at this point.
No one polices your homeschool style!
The honest truth of it, though, is there is no police out there telling you what style you must teach in your homeschool or if you aren’t following the model exactly. Some states do require a certain number of hours taught or certain subjects to be completed, but most styles have a curriculum that meets those needs.
Below is how Homestead Science can fit into your homeschooling style, and you can honestly use the resource in any way that meets your family’s needs. I’m not there policing you, either!
Traditional Style
Textbook-based education that is generally completed in a formal setting.
Homestead Science, with a straightforward approach to lessons, contains textbook reading followed by workbook pages. This is to mimic the style in which a student who pursues agriculture in college would be taught.
Unit Study Style
A style of learning that combines many subjects into a group of lessons. This style is sometimes referred to as interest-led learning.
Each unit of Homestead Science lasts two weeks and contains introductory information of the history, mathematics, business, anatomy, and science of each topic. The units include hands on projects, problem solving, quality of character, vocabulary, and writing opportunities to incorporate many subjects into the students’ lessons.
Classical Education Style
This style of education is language-based and builds on three levels of learning: grammar, logic, and rhetoric.
Homestead Science is currently broken down into three age levels, similar to the grammar, logic, and rhetoric that are used in classical education. Even though Homestead Science is not literature-based, the topics fit nicely with many classic books and stories, such as Little House on the Prairie.
Montessori Style
Montessori is based on real world activities and work centers, including children working with real tools instead of toys.
There is no better way to teach children about real-world work than through agriculture. Homestead Science sets the stage for many opportunities to use real tools and real world scenarios. This especially applies to gardening and cooking.
Charlotte Mason
Charlotte Mason preferred “living books” over textbooks, and believed that children were whole people who should be treated as if they were capable of understanding the world around them.
Stories and scenarios throughout both levels of Homestead Science mimic the style of Charlotte Mason and encourage outdoor activities and nature studies. The Homestead Character teachings are perfect opportunities to teach scripture related to farming.
Eclectic Style Homeschooling
Eclectic homeschoolers are more relaxed and often use several curriculums for each student.
Homestead Science fits the flow of families that spend much of their time working on the farm or in the kitchen by matching lessons with activities that the family is already doing on a daily basis.
Unschooling
This is child-led learning that can be formulated in many different ways. The goal is to base studies and any curriculum used on what the child is interested in learning.
For unschoolers who are interested in homesteading, farming, agriculture, home cooking, or outdoor life, Homestead Science can fill the needs of these children’s interests while also teaching many other topics. Additional learning activities and books are listed on the website to allow these students to travel down their favorite rabbit holes!
Your Homeschool Style
I would love to hear how Homestead Science fits into your homeschool style! Comment below!
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