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| Rachel |
The prospect of homeschooling is a daunting task as it has
many advantages and disadvantages. We know you want what is best for your
children, and so if you are thinking of homeschooling, here are some things you
should consider before making your final decision.
Why homeschool?
There are always a number of schooling choices in every
neighborhood, so you need to have a really strong idea of why you want to
homeschool. Homeschooling takes an enormous amount of your time, requires
organization and a whole lot of work on your behalf, so having really strongly
formed reasons for why you want to embark on this is important to keep you
going.
What are the legal
requirements?
Contact your local school boards for curriculums and the
legal requirements you have as a parent. Each school board has materials and
books for homeschooling that make it easier for you to create and follow a
curriculum that covers everything your child needs to learn in each semester.
Join homeschooling groups in your area as they will have a
wealth of information too. Register your family for homeschool and ensure that
you know your legal responsibilities.
What is your homeschooling
style?
As homeschooling develops, so does the number of
homeschooling styles. From classic to eclectic to unschooling, select your
style and ensure it fits with your child’s learning style.
Who will help you?
Most people have academic strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps
you and your husband have different talents and can share the workload or
perhaps you will need tutors to guide
your child through those subjects that you don’t excel at. Ensure that you have
a plan that covers the entire curriculum and don’t be afraid to ask for help;
you don’t have to do everything on your own.
Another possibility is to share classes with other
homeschooling families in a homeschooling co-op. This will help to reduce your
work load and will ensure that your children are getting a great education from
likeminded individuals.
What are your
strengths and weaknesses?
It’s really important to be honest about this; sure we would
love to do everything ourselves, but we have to provide the absolute best for
our children. If you are poor at discipline or schedules, then ask for help
making one that the family has to stick to. Know your strong points and play to
them; know your weaknesses and illicit help from your family members,
homeschooling community and tutors.
What is your support
base?
Create a support base for yourself that will
create a community of learning that supports your children. Friends, family
members and other homeschooling families will help you to create a community in
which your children are free to learn, grow and play. This community is also
there to help you and to provide the support you need to enjoy your
homeschooling experience and to provide advice and ideas that you can adopt so
your homeschooling practice evolves and gro
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