Affordable Eclectic Homeschooling Curriculum

by Wendy M. Nicholson
(Brooklyn, NY)

Eclectic homeschooling information and advice from a very wise, frugal and clever homeschooling mama!

I am constantly paying attention to anything that maybe used as a learning tool or source of information. I am not bound by only the things that are identified as educational. Life is educational. Games are educational and the more fun things are perceived to be, the easier learning becomes.

We have been homeschooling for a year and almost all of our curriculum info has come from a myriad of sources. We are a one person income family and being able to homeschool and maintain a budget is a MUST! Hence, we gather lots of information from the internet, the library, and other media sources.

It takes a bit of work but is well worth it. We decide on a theme for the year and all subjects will incorporate that theme. Then, it becomes an adventure to gather information to fit into the theme. We frequent museums, talk to people who may be from a certain country or area that we are studying, plays, etc. This way, we are not bound by one focus or perception from a standard curriculum. There is a plethora of information just waiting to be found and utilized. Our child is much freer because he is not stifled by limitations. He can learn as much as he wants about any subject or he can learn as many subjects as he wants.

Sometimes, as parents we feel that we are not qualified to put together a curriculum on our own. In fact, we are. With a bit of confidence and a sense of adventure we can teach our kids many things, and perhaps learn some ourselves!

Wendy,
What encouragement you provide! You are absolutely correct; thanks for adding such helpful information to my website. Wishing you a fun-filled eclectic homeschooling year!
Blessings, Heather
PS My husband used to live in Brooklyn. :)