Eclectic Method

We learned over the years that we needed to invest in curriculum and materials that work for the whole family including a busy mom with business responsibilities. Don't be afraid to try a variety of curriculum, don't be afraid to scrap what doesn't work and recycle it in a used curriculum fair or other used book exchanges. ~ Marilyn Moll

If you find yourself combining several of the homeschool methods you are probably an eclectic homeschooler. Eclectics tend to gather what works for them from multiple styles of homeschooling and leave what doesn't fit with their family.

Eclectic homeschooling is described in these articles in more depth:

• Eclectic Homeschooling
  by Marilyn Moll
• Seven Success Tips for the Eclectic Homeschooler
• Putting Together an Eclectic Curriculum
  by Cafi Cohen
  
• What Is Eclectic Homeschooling
  by Beverly S. Krueger