Finding a CM curriculum

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  • May 18, 2008 at 6:43 am
    Jacqui C
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    Hi there,

    To be honest I’m not that new to CM, I,ve read her first volume on Home education, but I’d like to know how to practically apply her philosophy. Could you recommend a curriculum that is true to her style?

    Thanks,

    Jacqui

    May 20, 2008 at 12:08 am
    Sonya Shafer
    Moderator

    Hi, Jacqui –

    There are basically two types of CM curriculum available: all-in-one packages that use some components of CM methods, and do-it-yourself guides that suggest good CM-style books for each subject and trust you to get the ones you want and to use them in a CM way.

    Our SCM Curriculum Guide is an example of the second kind. It suggests CM-style books for each subject in each grade.

    Some companies that provide more or less all-in-one style packages are:

    I haven’t used any of the packages personally, so I can’t give you a full review on them. Sorry! But I hope this information helps you with your decisions.

    May 20, 2008 at 2:53 am
    cherylramirez
    Participant

    I have never used a CM cirriculum myself either but I want to jump on Simply Charlotte Mason curriculum guide on this site. I have used it successfully this year and will continue to do so, Lord willing, until my children graduate. At first glance it may look a little complicated, but once you see how flexible it is you will really like it. You can set up your school CM style and use your own materials which is what I do. I use Truthquest Histry, Math U See, Spelling Wisdom, Simply Grammar, Apologia Science and I don’t remember what else. I highly recommend it, if you choose you can plan out your child’s entire education which is what I’ve done!

    May 20, 2008 at 1:16 pm
    CindyS
    Participant

    Jacqui,

    One of the joys of using the CM method is that you have the opportunity to reach your children where they are and expound upon their interests and gifts. A curriculum will have a difficult time doing this. There are many that are CM ‘flavored’ in that they use great books, (I’m thinking Beautiful Feet, Sonlight, etc.) but any time you have a study guide, the curriculum author is in essence telling you what the child needs to know and how they are to go about learning it, same as a text book. A book list like they have on this site, Truthquest, things like that, are good because they allow you to decide what your children need and then allow the child the freedom to interact with the material and, I think, learn more from it. Having said that, we have tried a few study guides, and they have been helpful when the material is difficult. I have noticed though that the retention is minimal with them.

    Blessings,

    Cindy

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