The decision to homeschool is one that you should not take lightly. Here are some tips you can use to find out if this could be the right decision for your family:
1. Evaluate your child's current school situation. Are they in school or are they going to be ready for school soon? If your child is in school, are they being appropriately challenged? Are there any classroom issues that are making learning difficult for your child? If your child is not in school, what are their schooling options and do you have any concerns that this will not be a positive learning experience or environment?
2. What is your motivation for thinking about homeschooling? What are your educational goals for your child? Are you willing to commit the time and resources needed for homeschooling?
3. Read whatever you can find about homeschooling. Realize that you will come across many different philosophies and opinions. Use this time to develop your homeschool philosophy. You know yourself and your child best and know what learning style and educational philosophy that will work best for you and your child.
4. Talk to other homeschool parents that have children that you enjoy talking to. If parents have been homeschooling for any length of time, they can help you avoid some of the mistakes that they made. They can also help you work through some of the questions mentioned here.
Your homeschool decision will probably not occur overnight. Many problems or concerns over your child's current or potential learning problems have brought you to this point. Make sure you approach homeschooling because you want the best option for your child.
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