I have not posted in a while and thought this subject would be a great way to start this planning season. I asked a friend whom is contemplating homeschooling what her top questions were. Here they are and I plan to answer these through a series of posts.
- How will I keep my kids socialized with other kids?
- What if one of my kids really doesn't want to homeschool?
- Can I work and homeschool?
- How are kids tested and how do you and the state know how the kid is doing and when they've passed a grade?
- What costs are involved?
- What do homeschooled kids say they like most and least about being home schooled?
- How do you convince one unsure parent that this is a positive change?
- How many hours a day do you homeschool?
- What happens if you realize homeschooling isn't for you and/or your family?
- Are there any studies on home schooled children going back to public school and their transition back?
- Is school length determined by hours of work done or materials completed successfully?
- What supplies or instructional materials do I need to start?
- What are the different curriculum you can teach from?
I agree, the hardest part is to decide if you are going jump into homeschooling and commit yourself to be a big part of your child's education. But once you see the advantages and benefits homeschooling brings, it'll be all worth the time and effort.
ReplyDeleteAnne
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