Homeschooling involves parents providing academic instruction to their children at home rather than sending them to a public or private school. It requires a major commitment from both parents and children but can be a good option for families. Parents should research whether homeschooling aligns with their goals and whether they feel qualified to teach before deciding. If pursuing homeschooling, resources are available online to help structure the curriculum using different methods like traditional, Montessori, or unschooling approaches.
2. What is Homeschooling?
A nonpublic school where children receive academic
instruction from parents
Homeschooling isn't for everyone. But it is definitely a
good fit for some.
Homeschooling requires a huge commitment on the
part of both the parents and the children themselves.
3. Deciding to Homeschool
Do some research:
Why do you want to homeschool?
Can your family afford to homeschool?
Do you feel qualified to teach your
child/children?
What does your child think about
homeschooling?
4. Starting a Homeschool
Most comprehensive listings can be found at the
following Web sites:
National Home Education Network
A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling
Home Education Magazine
About.com: Homeschooling
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
5. Homeschooling Methods
Structured Homeschooling
Also known as the "School-at-
home" or "Traditional" approach
Classical Education
The Montessori Method
6. More Homeschooling Methods
Charlotte Mason Method--Concerned with
educating what he called the "whole child"
Unit Studies-- multi-tasking homeschool
method.
Unschooling--Also referred to as "child-
directed learning" and "natural learning