A lot of parents think that once they decide to homeschool they should buy tons of curriculum and programs. Before doing so, and perhaps wasting a lot of your hard earned money on something that may not even work, try to know your children. How so they learn best? Are they visual learners? Spend a few days using trial curriculum or browse through a few textbooks. Observe your child very carefully and see the method they are most responsive to. It might take you some time to figure out what works best. Similarly, what may work for you one year, may be completely unsuccessful the next year.
Decide on a Schedule
After you have made up your mind about a curriculum based on the learning style and needs of your child, you can plan your entire day. Remember, since you are homeschooling, you are no longer tied to a certain schedule or total hours every day. Figure out what will work for your family and you. It will be helpful to decide what subjects you should work on every day. Take into account lunch time, physical education, and the like. When making your schedule, include extracurricular activities, field trips, and other outings.
Figure out what’s right for your family
There is an abundance of opportunity that comes with homeschooling, a lot of which you may not find in a conventional school setting. You may find homeschooling to be a little tedious at first, but will soon discover the things that will work the best for your child. Take out time to understand your child academically and let that knowledge guide you in figuring out the right curriculum, schedule and style. Make sure to keep up with the homeschool laws within your province and keep a diary to document your successes and failures.
Homeschooling can be a very exciting journey, and whether you plan to homeschool only for a few years or till high school, the time you spend with your little one will be the one that you will cherish for the rest of your life.
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