A Brief Overview of Homeschooling Methods

There are as many different approaches to homeschooling as there are homeschoolers, ranging from a formal school-at-home philosophy to the child-led philosophy of unschooling, with many variations in-between.  When we first made the decision to homeschool our children, I was overwhelmed by so many different choices.  I read books, talked to other homeschoolers, attended conferences, and surfed the internet, all of which helped me to form my own opinions.  If you are considering homeschooling, or just trying to learn more about it, here is a brief summary of the more popular methods.