I'm officially eclectic.

I was sharing with a homeschool friend about what we use and how we came about it and she said the words I dread to hear. "You're quite eclectic." I guess I am, but I never wanted to be. I want a term that defines what we do easily! But alas, there is not one, we're not a Well-Trained Mind, Charlotte Mason, Ruth Beechick, Christine Miller, Latin Centered, Principal Approach, Bluedorn, Elizabeth Foss/Real Learning, or any other singular type of educational philosophy homeschool.

For Bible, I selected Explorer's Bible Study because it is non-denominational and United Methodist homeschooling materials for faith formation and Bible study do not exist.

For Math, I selected Horizons Math from the very beginning from a Sonlight Catalog. I selected Horizons Preschool in part, because Danny will use Horizons Math.

From The Well-Trained Mind, we have used: Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading, First Language Lessons, Story of the World vol. 1 & 2, and other suggestions such as Spelling Workout, science suggestions, and taking piano lessons. All of which I have dropped with the exception of piano lessons.

Tapestry of Grace is our history/georaphy/literature curricula selection but does not define us.

We memorize poetry because someone else shared that they did and when I researched it, I found multitudes of reasons to memorize poetry, including that I've always had a love for poetry.

We study French because it is part of Camille's heritage and we enjoy it.

Our science, grammar, and spelling have Charlotte Mason and others' imprints on them but my goal is to choose products that breed a love of learning and a love of life.

I'm at home to teach and love my children, that is what our homeschool is about. Love. If you want to look at our academics, you could say Classically Charlotte Mason but that will never truly define us, our love always will.