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Unit Studies

The basic concept of the Unit Studies method is to use the child's natural interests as a starting point. One of the most obvious observations one can make about an adult is their tendency to show interest in some things and boredom or dislike of other activities. That tendency starts very early in life.

Some individuals prefer to draw, others enjoy mathematics or science. One person will like to be outside, running or exploring nature. Another seeks out books or stays on the computer all day. Those value preferences begin at about age two (younger for some). Taking advantage of, rather than fighting against, those preferences to tailor a homeschool education is the fundamental idea of Unit Studies.

It's also what public schools, with their 'one-size-must-fit-all' approach, one usually geared to the lowest common denominator, can never achieve.


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