When you are getting ready for the school year at home you will want to have individual goals for each child. Write down what you want them to learn and how you will reach the goal that you want reach. Then you can work on getting there with your children.
Don’t make all your kids of all ages homeschool for the same number of hours every single day. Younger kids don’t need as many schooling hours as older siblings will, so let them have their playtime. Do not overburden older kids though, as they are more able to help you out around the house.
Just because your kids are the only ones in your neighborhood to be homeschooled doesn’t mean that you’re alone. Not only can you find other homeschooling parents in your city, but you’ll find many groups online who share your philosophy that education begins at home. There are conferences, clubs and even support groups waiting for you to use their resources. There are even cruises! If you take the time to search, you’ll find a treasure trove lies before you. Homeschooling allows your child to learn in a more interesting and fun way. Your child is not tied to a textbook and can enjoy reading autobiographies and interesting books about history. Trips to the library and the zoo can be great learning experiences, and a great time for your child to ask questions.
If you want to home-school your child, you should go over the entire program yourself before you teach anything to your child. You need to be comfortable with every topic so you can explain everything in simple terms. If you need help, do not hesitate to sign up for classes.
If you are just starting out with homeschooling, give it some time to work. Do not give in the first week or month. It will take some time for you and your children to adapt to the routines. You may have a hard time getting some older kids to accept the new schooling method if they were once in schools with their friends.
Figure out what motivates your children. The same thing will not motivate all children, so find a motivational tool for each child and use it. Keep your rewards age appropriate and reward your children for accomplishing each of their school goals for the year. They will work hard for the things that make them happy.