Homeschool Basics
Submitted by elibu19 on Tuesday, January 17 @ 10:53:17 MST |
 It is
the first day of the 180 days of homeschool.
You've purchased all of your supplies, created a daily or weekly
curriculum and you're ready to go. Why
then do you have a big lump in your throat and think that you're making a big mistake? Don't worry; you are one of the thousands
that have made the decision to leave the comfort of public schools and brave
the homeschool frontier. A few
homeschool basics will help reinforce your commitment to see this project
through. Help is never farther than a
phone call to a local homeschooling chapter member or a click of your
mouse. Three homeschool basics include
finding the right curriculum, finding support and navigating the legal issues
in your locale.
The
Right Curriculum
The
right curriculum for your child depends on their style of learning and what you
as a teacher hope to accomplish. One of
the best ways to choose a curriculum is to attend a homeschool fair in your
state. These fairs have lots of vendors
and free catalogs, guest speakers with great advice and attending one will give
you an opportunity to network with other homeschooling parents in your
area. Plan to attend one of these each
year you homeschool to keep you on top of the latest news as well as the most
current teaching materials. Many
parents will agree that you shouldn't buy something until you need it. If you buy a bunch of books but don't have
an idea of when you will use them, put off buying them until later. Child-centered learning will lead you in the
direction that the child wants to go- you may never have an opportunity to use
that Mount Rushmore activity book that you spent too much money on!
Finding
Support
Many
parents agree that you need support, especially if this is your first go-round
with homeschooling. It is easy to get
discouraged, especially if your family keeps asking you questions like 'how
will your child ever get socialized if they don't go to regular school?' Stick to your guns and explain that children
in regular school don't get to socialize constantly- they usually only
socialize during lunch and recess. The
rest of the time a child spends in school is focusing on the work at hand. Joining clubs, school sports teams or dance
and gymnastics classes will help your child make friends and become
'socialized.' If you feel discouraged,
contact other homeschooling parents in your area that have done it successfully
for a few years and express your concerns.
.
Know
the Legal Issues
Finally,
contact your local school prior to the beginning of the school year to find out
what the homeschool requirements are.
Generally all you will have to do is fill out a few forms indicating
that you are homeschooling and what your curriculum plans are. If your child wants to play on a sports team
find out what the rules at your school are for homeschooled children. If you follow these three homeschooling
basics you will be off to a great school year.
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abreast of the current trends, information and resources available for
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Dr. J.
Elisha Burke
Editor,
Homeschool Success Newsletter
http://hsnews.homeschooltutorpro.com
jeb@homeschooltutorpro.com
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