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4 Ways to Improve the Homeschooling Experience for Your Child

Mar232020
PARENTING CONFIDENT KIDS

Homeschooling is a great option if you want to help your child with both learning and exploring personal interests. Away from the world of excessive homework and high-stakes standardized testing, many kids thrive. Here are some tips for making your homeschool experience the best possible.

Develop Discipline Strategies

There needs to be set rules and expectations for a homeschool experience to work. Your child can be a part of adding input when it comes to how to build the daily schedule, but you have to be the one to enforce it. Children should also know that not being in a public-school classroom doesn’t mean not receiving discipline. Your child should know that you expect respect and cooperation and that the entire homeschool journey will be better if these are in place. Make sure they know they need to pay attention and stay in their seat rather than wander around like they might typically do at home. Create an organized classroom space that sets the tone and subconsciously influences your child to be productive. When a child knows what will and won’t be tolerated, it’s easier for them to do what they need to do.

Know Your Child’s Interests

It may be hard to believe, but kids can learn the most fundamental skills within a subject that they enjoy. Knowing what interests your child gives you an easy way to get them involved in learning without a fight. Math, reading, and writing can revolve around Minecraft, space exploration, or a variety of other topics your child is already passionate about pursuing. Make sure you take the time to get to know what your child loves so you can incorporate it into learning. This effort goes a long way in getting them to cooperate.

Learn How to Teach

No two kids are exactly the same, so it makes sense to know more than one strategy for teaching a child. Some kids are kinetic learners who need hands-on experiences while others learn best by reading and writing information. It’s important to have more than one way to approach teaching a topic. There are online homeschool tools that offer ways for kids to learn, and some parents even choose to seek a teaching certificate so they can learn more about education. There are various costs associated with a teaching certification which may vary by state. It’s important to look into requirements in your area before getting started.

Know Your Style

There is more than one way to approach homeschooling and education. The curriculum is tailored to a variety of techniques, from Waldorf-style learning to the classical approach. There are a plethora of choices in between. Know what style you prefer to use so you will be comfortable when teaching your child. Choose the style that aligns with your family’s values for the best results.

Homeschooling is an adventure for the whole family. It can seem like a challenging educational path for both you and your child. However, you can make it easier by using strategies that benefit you all.

For more great parenting tips, read this other article: 3 Ways to Handle Your Teenager’s Mood Swings

Category: PARENTING CONFIDENT KIDSBy Tameka AndersonMarch 23, 20208 Comments

Author: Tameka Anderson

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