This is the first year that one of my own children will be in need of more "formal" schooling. My first born is turning five, and like all five-year-olds, it is time to start learning. Of course, we have been learning since birth through play and books. This will just be more intentional.
My education philosophy follows a progression:
-birth to around 7 years old: Montessori type learning, learn through playing, learn through exploring, learn through doing important activities of life
-5 years old to around 12 years old: Charlotte Mason type learning, learn through books, learn through exploration and observation, learn through experiences
-12 +: Classical liberal arts learning, learn through Great Books, learn through experimentation, learn through discussion.
Now, I do not adhere to Montessori or Charlotte Mason completely. I am also quite fond of Classical systems with recitation.
To accomplish my goals, I have chosen to follow Schola Rosa for the bulk of the subjects. Schola Rosa is a Classical Catholic curriculum that offers a hands-on approach to learning that is affordable and adaptable. To supplement in areas of interest, I will be using Under the Home for carefully curated lessons that my children will enjoy, especially for extra coloring and literature lessons. I will be using the science books from Memoria Press.
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