Types of Homeschool
Traditional - This kind of schooling will be similar to what you would see in a classroom. Your child would have textbooks and worksheets. Most of the learning is taught by the teacher/parent while the child listens and completes the work given.
Unit Studies - This is where a topic would be selected and all the subjects would focus around that topic.
Example: You learn about Marine Biology.
Science - Focus on an animal type to learn about, History - Explore the timeline of ocean research, Art - Create a poster of a coral reef, English - Read books and expand your vocabulary using books focused on ocean life, etc.
Classical - This style is done in 3 sections. From ages 6 - 10, your child will be memorizing and learning facts about each subject. From ages 10 - 12, your child will work on debate, reasoning, and logic concerning the facts and knowledge they have. From ages 13 - 18, your child will focus on wisdom, judgement, and clear language skills.
Unschooling - This method is centered around the child and enjoys learning through life. The parents can guide, but there is no set schedule and each day can look different. A lot of time may be spent out in the community, exploring their world.
Charlotte Mason - Literature is the framework for this homeschool method. Your child will learn nature study, music, art, and handicrafts in addition to the traditional academic subjects.
Eclectic - Do you like more than one type of homeschooling? Eclectic homeschoolers pick and choose from all the types of homeschooling. They may do a week of unit studies, and then the next week work on memorization. They may let the child pick and lead in one subject, but have a textbook for another.