Literature Based Homeschooling Method.

Literature based homeschooling is, in nut shell, a more traditional homeschooling method without the traditional text books and work books. Instead, this approach takes readily available story books, biographies, classical literature and other genres to teach subjects like History and Language Arts, even Math. The emphasis is placed on reading and interaction between parent anbd child. Learning out comes are focused more on what the child knows or retains than on what the child does not know.

There are many resources available on the web for Literature based homeschooling approach. Here are just a few to get you up and running.

Beautiful Feet Literature Approach to History:   Several history curricula based on literature including Rea Berg's History Through Literature Study Guides.

Charlotte Mason (see also Christianity.com)
From the ABCs of Charlotte Mason, "... CM is a literature-based approach to education. That means we use few, if any, textbooks or workbooks. Instead, the children read literature chosen to cover the material as much as possible. Quality is more important than quantity. Give your children living Ideas, encounters with great minds, and they will never forget them."

Five in a Row     Literature-based Unit Studies for Children ages 2-12 +. Includes a catalog and articles.

The Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE) publishes classical education curriculum and resources based on the Principle Approach® for Christian schools, home school parents, and Christians in general. Read a good article here

Heart Of Wisdom: Incorporates Charlotte Mason Philosophy in developing the curriculum. Also has many articles and additional infot

Sonlight Curriculum - Complete literature based curriculum. Read their Check list: Is Sonlight Right For Me and 31 Reasons Not to Buy Sonlight. (A beautifully organized site.)