A recent study reports that more than fifty percent of Americans would homeschool their children if they could. When I would mention that I would like to homeschool my kids to anyone, rolling eyes was the first attitude I’d get, followed by, “isn’t that a bit extremist?” “How would the kids learn social skills?” Psychologists have shown that kids learn social skills when they have strong bonds with family and healthy relationships at home, where they feel safe and prepared for the world’s challenges. I will mention below alternative ways homeschooled children can socialize. What I like most about homeschooling is the opportunity to emphasize the child’s character and self-awareness without societal pressures.
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I also believe homeschooling is evolving from its stereotypical traditional approach. There is a plethora of resources that make it challenging to choose the right homeschooling approach. If you have been wondering whether you should homeschool your child but cannot take the leap of faith, I recommend testing the waters during the summer. Observe your child’s progress and yourself during this learning journey.
Summer is the most energetic time for me. I enjoyed the process of teaching my kids from home. On the other hand, I knew that my feelings would change drastically in the winter. I also enjoyed the fact that I was teaching my children without pressure and over-commitment. As soon as the summer vacation commenced, we went all into homeschooling. I’d decided to teach all my children through unit studies, but different levels and concepts according to their level. One topic that intrigued everyone in the family was learning about dinosaurs. We went to a bookstore called Maadi Used Books and found many resources. The youngest was four and enjoyed the lessons so much that she even dreamt of dinosaurs. I also concentrated mainly on math, reading, and writing, as my children were weak in these subjects.
My children were able to craft these digital stories after hard work and dedication to writing.
What I was most proud of was introducing entrepreneurship to my children. We bought different colors of polymer clay, got some inspiring designs online, and began making rings. On our outings, the girls took the rings with them, persuading parents into buying their products.
Going out to different places forces children to meet new people whom they wouldn’t ordinarily meet in a school setting.
I concluded that homeschooling came to be defined based on your gravitation, identification, and educational approach. I believe that every educational opportunity is considered homeschooling. Homeschool is always in motion, doesn’t need to be applied with a textbook or even a home.
What does homeschooling mean to you?
Since I believe a home should facilitate a learning environment. Here are some ideas that incorporate homeschooling with common spaces.
The dining room is the perfect space to homeschool and even create a study spot. The room already comes with a table and usually storage furniture such as shelves, cabinets, a buffet, and more. I love that the school supplies are used as centerpieces.
school supply organizer
multifunctional cart
farmhouse table runner
wooden blocks
Nature is a child’s intriguing teacher. Going on a nature walk, observing, and conversing about nature is more engaging than reading the information from a textbook. The theme of the next homeschool.
woven stirage baskets
plant hangers
Nature Display
Nature Book
Fkower art kit
My dream would be to have an extra room dedicated to studying and working. There is something about designated rooms that serve a particular function that boosts productivity and motivational levels.
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