Which Homeschooling Style are You?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Do you prefer all your children to be able to learn together or do you like each child to have their own individual work?

  • A.
    All together - the family is the best way to encourage a lifestyle of learning.
  • B.
    Individual - we can be more efficient in our day if each child has their own checklist and list of assignments to complete. 
  • C.
    A little of both - scripture memory, hymns, and poetry can be done together, but they can each have their own reading and writing assignments. 
• 2.
  What's the best way for your child to show what they have learned?

  • A.
    Write a sentence or paragraph about what they have learned, summarizing the main points. 
  • B.
    They'll show it during their playtime or conversations at dinner, or if they are older the video presentation they make.
  • C.
    Good ol' fashioned tests, quizes, or whatever assessments the curriculum provides for them.
  • D.
    Oral narration or written narration. My child can tell me what they read and the things that stood out to them. 
• 3.
  What is your overall goal for homeschooling that fits you most?

  • A.
    A Love of Learning and Reading. If they learn to read well and build good foundational habits, they will grow into adults who will never stop learning.
  • B.
    Performance - to be diligent workers and to be ready for higher learning in college.
  • C.
    Intelligent Communication - To spread before them a feast of a broad education and to teach them to communicate well and excel in any area they choose to pursue as a career.
  • D.
    Exploration and discovery - kids are naturally curious and wired to learn. I want to provide for them a safe place to discover everything they are interested in. 
• 4.
  It's Monday morning and you are about to start school. You are most likely to...

  • A.
    take another sip of coffee while the kids search for worms under the deck and ask you why worms eat dirt.
  • B.
    gather all the books you need to read with them today, along with their notebooks for copy work, while the kids make breakfast. 
  • C.
    make sure their assignments from the workbooks for math and reading are ready, and get the computer ready for the online grammar and Spelling lessons.
  • D.
    prep the checklists, get the globe out for map work, and pull out the poetry book, the Shakespeare play, and the YouTube video playlist on Mozart.
• 5.
  Are you interested in your children learning a foreign language?

  • A.
    Yes - Latin is perfect for them to help learn the foundations of English. 
  • B.
    Yes - Spanish or French would help them communicate with people in our area.
  • C.
    No - English is difficult enough to teach. I'll stick with one language. 
  • D.
    It depends - If they show interest in a new language we can look it up on YouTube or get a few courses from DuoLingo.
• 6.
  What is your child's favorite way to express creativity?

  • A.
    Reading and memorization - my child is really good at picking books to read on their own and they memorize quickly as well. 
  • B.
    Hands on - give my child all the sensory activities (dirt, bubbles, crafts, clay, paints) and they are in their happy place. 
  • C.
    Listening and drawing - my child is very content to sit and listen to me read and draw what they hear as they listen. 
  • D.
    Writing - my child is very good at telling or writing stories and has a natural skill for the written word. 
• 7.
  How do you see outdoor playtime fitting into your day?

  • A.
    We often take our books outside any time it's nice to read while the little ones play in the sandbox. Afternoons after study, the kids can play outside, no matter the weather. 
  • B.
    In the late afternoon they can have a little bit of free time, after their assignments and chore checklist are completed. 
  • C.
    Any part of the day. Sometimes we have a little bit of play time in the morning, a little bit after lunch, and some more in the evenings. 
  • D.
    We try to have a family walk after breakfast, and then the kids ride bikes and play outside for an hour after lunch before afternoon reading time. 
• 8.
  How do you approach planning? 

  • A.
    Give me a plan so I can follow. I often don't veer from a plan and can follow through with no problem.
  • B.
    Plan? We'll see what the weather is like today and what I feel like doing.
  • C.
    I like to make my own plan and have control over as much as I can.
  • D.
    I don't mind a plan made for me, but I usually tweak it to fit my needs. What works this week may not work next. 
• 9.
  What areas are you children strong in?

  • A.
    All subjects- She is eager to learn and can quickly pick up new concepts. Her motivation to work on her own is high.
  • B.
    My child is naturally curious and enjoys asking questions, but needs some prompting to begin lessons and struggles with sitting for long periods of time.
  • C.
    My child is strong in reading and writing and is able to comprehend high level skills through reading.
  • D.
    Math is his favorite subject. He enjoys solving puzzles and finding solutions to problems. He is able to sit and enjoy longer lessons, either on his own or with me. 
• 10.
  What are your thoughts on public school or state educational standards?

  • A.
    I'd like to stick to them as closely as I can and plan to use testing to see if my kids are at grade level. 
  • B.
    They are good to refer to see what track my kids are on, but I don't see the need to follow them too closely.
  • C.
    There are many great thinkers that we will read and learn from and, besides, education is much more than meeting a standard or test scores.
  • D.
    We adapt as we go and will not always be on the same level as the standards. My kids will learn what they need to in their time.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Classical Educator

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  Classical Education - You see the big picture, but you also love things true, and good, and beautiful. Classical education can give you all of that!
• 2.
  The Living Books Lover

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  Your child is an auditory learner! For your child, learning is easier when music and sounds are incorporated. When learning new things, consider adding some songs to help your child's memory. As your child grows, you can adapt this skill away from songs and into things like having discussions about the topics you're learning about. Auditory learners can be exceptional listeners. Use this to advance your child's conversational skills and understanding of topics by asking questions about what you've discussed and leading a conversation about your topic of study. Important key to remember for auditory learners is that the more instruction you can give them with a task, the more likely they are to follow through and understand the content.
• 3.
  The Delight-Directed Learner

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  Your child learns best as a reader and writer. A reader/writer child excels in areas where they can "take notes". I put this in quotes because it's helpful even if your child can't write to have them draw or make words however they can when discussing something. It helps children who are reader/writers to be able to "see" in their own way what you're discussing. Reader/Writer children like to work in quiet spaces. They excel when they can lead the discussion and when given the opportunity to do so will be able to show you how they want to learn. A space for them to learn on their own is important for a reader/writer. Reader/writers excel when the new information given is visible in front of them in words. Consider making a trip to the library whenever you start on a new topic or lesson. Your child would benefit from seeing bullet pointed lists when learning about new tasks and being able to cross them off as a topic is covered.
• 4.
  The Traditional Homeschooler

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  Your child is a Kinesthetic Learner! Kinesthetic learners do best when they are allowed to be physically active. They are also called Hands-On learners. In every day life, it's important that kinesthetic learners are able to have outlets for their energy. When learning, it's important to try to incorporate physical activities into the lessons. Make sure that your child is able to get up and walk around when trying new things. If you're studying a topic, try to find activities that you can allow your child to physically interpret what this would look like in action. For example, if you're learning about amphibians, include the option for your child to act out how each type of amphibian moves around in their environment. Your child benefits most when they are moving around so avoid learning activities that require them to sit still for long periods of time. If sitting still is required, consider taking some breaks to jump around and get that excess energy taken care of!