We have drawn much from both SCM and AO for a while now. I’ve read previous posters describe how they have taken AO resources and added them to their SCM “framework”, but I wonder if anyone has done the opposite…taken the SCM booklists (which I prefer) and used them in an AO schedule, allowing children to work independently. Does that make any sense at all?
We are in a place right now with lots of doctor visits and interrupted schooling. The children are doing well with their independent studies, but I find us falling further behind in the things that are more parent directed. Also, my children have preferred an AO type schedule where they read their own history books instead of waiting for me. We have enjoyed our family studies and my children are learning – but in this season, I think we could accomplish more if they were able to have independent studies instead of family studies. I am in my 3rd trimester with our 7th blessing, while teaching 2 to read and spending time with the toddler. Our high schooler can’t afford to “fall behind” and we are all in a learning curve as we take on chickens and gardening on our recently acquired homestead. :0)