There are various outlets at your disposal when it comes to your child’s education. Traditional options exist, such as public school. Private school is an option, but it can be quite expensive. Alternatively, have you heard about homeschooling? Do you think homeschooling is a good choice for your family? If that’s the case, continue reading for tips on how to get into it.
What laws are in place in your state regarding homeschooling? Each state has their own rules and regulations that a homeschooling parent must follow. You may be required to create a curriculum from scratch. Try to build your curriculum around the school district.
Textbooks, schmextbooks! You should aspire to expose your child to all types of reading materials to nurture a love of reading. Interesting discussions can develop as a result of current events, so have your child read timely articles as a way to further their education. They’ll be able to analyze situations, a skill they’ll need as an adult.
While you may not want your kids to hang out with the kids in public school, they have to have some external social interaction. Plan some play dates with neighbors, cousins or other home-schooled children in your area. Let your kids play with other children at the park. Encourage your child to join sports teams and other group activities.
If your homeschool program includes preschoolers as well as older kids, allow time for them to interact directly with each other. Have a dedicated area for special toys and crafts that they can play with. Have older kids teach younger children. This gives your old kids confidence and pride, and it helps the little ones learn.
Now are you ready to homeschool? Everyone is different and homeschooling might not be for you. If you decide not to homeschool your child, you could still use these tips to provide them with an additional education besides what they learn in school.
