So you have decided to home school your child(ren). What next? Here are a couple of questions to ask yourself before you go on. Do you have what it takes? Are you, yourself disciplined enough to be a good teacher?
Could you dedicate the time required to home school? Will you be able to supply the right texts and supplies that are needed? With these questions answered there are other things that have to be dealt with.
There are some state, country, and local regulations that have to be followed. Every state is different so you need to check the state that you live in. Depending on the state, you may be obliged to be licensed or to be certified. Check to see if there are extraordinary needs you may have to meet to be able to home school.
Some states need that you purchase certain texts and equipment. This will be something that you need to check out. Some cities will permit you to come to the school and check out the text books that they are using for the year you will be homeschooling. This is well worth looking into. It could save you a lot of money and time.
Record keeping is a wise idea to show what curricula you have or are teaching your child(ren). A set schedule would be the best manner to teach your child as that will give them a classroom atmosphere.
This will permit them to play with their friends when regular school is out for the day also. A class at home usually will not take as long as one in a school as there are not as many pupils to teach.
It is very necessary that you and your child(ren) are well disciplined. You need to be able to be firm to make certain that the lessons are being done and the curriculum you are teaching is presented well so that your child can learn.
Your presentation needs to be enjoyable for your child. You are the one that will need to make your son/daughter want to learn and have fun doing it.
Endeavour to make your schooling as entertaining and pleasant as you can. Too much pressure or too many activities may overwhelm a child. This could cause some concerns with future schooling. Always make certain you are teaching the grade level that is appropriate for your child(ren). Wait until they have mastered the year they are in before presenting harder events to them.
Field trips are something that is of significance to a child. If you are not able to take your child(ren) on a field trip then check with the school and see if there is a way whereby they could go with the appropriate class.
Joining a support group would become a benefit to you. This manner you container discuss and learn how other parents may become handling any complaints of homeschooling. If all of this sounds decent and you are able to meet the requirements then you will be on your way to home school your child(ren).
Owen Jones, the author of this article writes on numerous topics but is currently involved with high school home school curriculum. If you want to read more, visit our website entitled How To Stay At Home From School.