TL;DR: You can choose a specific education style for each student to guide how SparkAI builds lessons, suggests adventures, and tracks progress.
Every family has a unique way of teaching and learning. LearnSpark supports your journey by letting you select a Curriculum Type for every student in your home.
Think of this setting as a special lens for SparkAI. It tells the platform how to organize lessons and what kinds of goals are most important for your student. This ensures your LearnSpark experience feels personal and fits your values perfectly.
💡 Good to know: Selecting a style helps SparkAI understand your values. Instead of spending hours searching Google, the platform does the hard work by picking activities it knows your children will love.
How Education Styles Influence Your Experience
Your chosen style does more than just change the words on your screen. It actually changes how SparkAI plans your day! When you pick a style, your LearnSpark experience adjusts in several ways:
Instructional Tone: A Montessori style will focus on "guiding" and "observing." A National Curriculum style uses more structured goals led by the teacher.
Activity Types: Steiner/Waldorf styles focus on art and rhythm. Nature-based styles suggest more time spent learning outdoors.
Smart Adventure Planning: On the Adventures page, SparkAI uses your family values and student styles to find activities. It groups them on the Discover tab so the ones "ideal for your family" appear at the top.
Dynamic Updates: Your activity lists refresh on an intelligent schedule. SparkAI considers how long your trip is and the changing seasons to keep your options fresh.
Commonly Used Styles
You can pick a style on the student profile that matches your favorite way of homeschooling. SparkAI will then adapt its suggestions to match:
National/State Standards: Best for the UK National Curriculum, US Common Core, or Australian Curriculum. It focuses on clear steps and meeting local requirements.
Montessori: This style focuses on child-led learning and hands-on "work." SparkAI will suggest lessons using physical materials.
Steiner / Waldorf: This emphasizes stories, art, and nature. Lessons often focus on creativity and speaking.
Eclectic / Interest-Led: This is a flexible mix. It puts your student's current interests first while still covering the basics.
How to Set Your Style
Because every child is different, you set the curriculum style on each individual student profile. Follow these steps:
Go to the Students section from your main menu.
Select the student you want to update.
Find the Curriculum Type field in their profile.
Choose your preferred style and click Save.
That's it — you're all set! SparkAI will immediately start using this style for that student's next lessons and projects. Great job!
💡 Using a custom curriculum? If you follow a very specific plan not listed here, you can upload your own documents. Go to Settings and select the Custom Curriculums card to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have different styles for different children?
Yes! Since the style is set on the student profile, one child can follow a Montessori approach while another follows a National Curriculum style.
Does this change my adventure suggestions?
Yes! SparkAI looks at the styles of everyone in your travel party to suggest activities on the Discover tab that fit your family's educational values.
What if I don't follow any specific philosophy?
The Eclectic / Interest-Led option is perfect for you. It stays flexible and focuses on what your students are interested in right now.
How does this affect the mastery profile?
When you log activities or finish lessons, SparkAI records progress based on your chosen style. This ensures your records always match your educational approach.
Can I change the style later?
Absolutely. You can update a student's profile at any time. Future lessons and adventure plans will automatically update to reflect the new choice.