School-at-home is the style most often portrayed in the media because it is so easy to understand and can be accompanied by a photo of children studying around the kitchen table. This is also the most expensive method and the style with the highest burnout rate. Most families who follow the school-at-home approach purchase boxed curricula that comes with textbooks, study schedules, grades, and record keeping.
Typical School-at-Home Schedule
The school-at-home family follows the schedule established by the curriculum they purchase. For example:
- 8-9:00 a.m. Children dress, tidy house, and have breakfast.
- 9-10:00 a.m. Reading (using spelling books, writing assignments, and free reading)
- 10-10:30 a.m. Math (using a textbook and workbook)
- 10:30-11:00 a.m. History on Monday/Wednesday (using a textbook)
- Science on Tuesday (using a textbook that includes occasional experiments)
- Geography on Thursday (using a workbook)
- 11-noon. Electives (usually a foreign language audio program, an art course, or another elective that was included in the curriculum)