The end of the school year is fast approaching and it's time to think about next year's plans. Maybe you've grown dissatisfied with the public school system. Maybe you're tired of watching your children struggle. Or maybe they are bored and not moving at a pace that suits them.
Whatever the scenario you can't help but wonder if home schooling might be a better option for you.
Well it might be just the answer you are looking for.
It really is impossible for public schools to cater to every child individually. And it is unfair to expect every child to be ready to learn the same thing at the same time. But this is what happens and this is what is expected. Curriculums are designed for the average child and those who are ahead or behind have a more difficult time finding the assistance they require.
There in lies the beauty of home schooling. A curriculum can be designed specifically for each individual child. State standards are disregarded. What is important is what Kevin is ready to take on. For some that will mean reading at age 5, for others it will mean reading at 7 or even 8. Certain children will be ready to write sooner rather than later. And not all will proceed with math at the same rate.
Does it matter when something is learned and then mastered? Or simply that it is learned and then mastered?
Another plus for home schooling is the individual attention each child receives. If math is a struggle on Tuesday the book can be closed and picked up again on Wednesday. You'll be surprised at what a difference a day can make! If Suzie wants to read ahead 3 chapters, let her. Learning at home means no rigid schedules to stick to. If you find that the study of Egypt calls for a field trip to the local museum then you can just choose to pick up and go. If science calls for planting a garden then for heavens sakes plant a garden. Are you getting the picture?
Home schooling works well because each child is able to work at his or her own pace. Whether fast or slow or average. Grade level does not matter. Standards do not matter. What matters is what the child is ready to learn. And with this approach children tend to learn amazingly well.
If all of this is sounding good to you then I encourage you to research further. You will find a wealth of home schooling information on the Internet and at your library. You can also look up the local home schooling groups in your area, I'm sure they would be happy to meet with you.
Best of luck with your new home schooling adventure!
Author Info:
Linda Tyler a home schooling mom in San Diego, CA. Please visit my home schooling how to web site. How to get started, how to choose curriculum and how to save money. http://www.home-education-works.com
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