Thursday, March 14, 2013

Educate Your Child With These Simple Tips

By Joanne Payne


When you choose to homeschool, you're seeking a better education for your children. You want them to learn as much as they can without the negative distractions of public school. This article has all the tips, tricks and advice you need to meet your goals for their educational needs.

Homeschooling doesn't mean you have to be their only teacher. Involve other experts, be it the Baker at the local bakery or your nearby librarian. Family members and friends can step in and help, too. The more teachers you provide, the broader the knowledge base your children will end up with.

Enjoy the great outdoors while teaching your children. Most children are naturally curious and nature gives lots of opportunities for lessons. Take your child on a hike and study wildflowers to tantalize your child. Other outdoor activities can include growing a garden together, bird watching, or even visiting a zoo to admire the wild animals.

Find ways to learn outside the home. While it is important to do traditional lessons at home with books and paper, you should also seek out other opportunities. Are there museums in your area? Where are local schools taking field trips? Taking your children to different places can teach them a lot.

As the parent of a home schooled child, you may feel lost when you do not understand a certain concept or subject as well as you'd like. It's difficult to teach when you need to be taught yourself! Because your child's education is at stake, don't feel bad if you need to bring in another resource or person to help teach the challenging topic. The last thing you want to do is teach your child the wrong thing!

Every state has specific laws regarding homeschooling. It is up to you to understand what your state requires of you as a parent, and your child as a student, when it comes to homeschooling. Look at your state's educational website, as well as your county school board's site to fully understand the expectations.

If you are brand new to homeschool, don't try to do too much as once. Ease into your routine. For example, during the first few days, focus primarily on one subject. Add additional topics as you feel more comfortable, but make sure you do it in a timely manner so that your children stay on track.

Teach your children Latin and Greek root words. So much of the English language is rooted in these two. Your children will gain a greater comprehension of the words they see and hear. It will also help them on college testing. Understanding how language works is beneficial in a number of every day applications.

Don't try to learn too much at once. Your child can only learn so much in one day or in one sitting. If you find that your child is losing focus or just not getting it, it may be time to take a break. Follow your child's lead, but also make sure they are learning as they should.

If you are purchasing an expensive lesson plan for your homeschool, make sure it comes with a trial period or money back guarantee. There is no way to know if a study material will work for your child until you can open it up and use it. If you cannot do so and return it if necessary, you could waste hundreds of dollars. Always look for a trial offer or money back guarantee to protect your pocketbook and keep your homeschooling budget on track.

So many parents would love to homeschool, but are too afraid to begin. With what you've read here, you should have enough knowledge to overcome this fear and instead move forward with bettering your child's education. With a little bravery and drive, you'll become a homeschooling master in no time!




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