Homeschooling children is becoming more popular. The choice to homeschool your kids is not as rare as it used to be. Studies have shown that kids who are homeschooled do better on tests, perform better in college and are better able to work independently and not let socialization get in the way of job performance later on in life. These studies have also shown that when you homeschool your kids they develop stronger family bonds. There is more to homeschooling your children than just making the decision to do so, however. Deciding upon the curriculum is another. The following are some tips to help get you started.
Before you buy anything, you need to know the federal regulations for K-12 education. For the most part, the regulations are dictated by the individual state but there are some federal regulations that you need to be aware of. Make sure you understand them and that your curriculum meets the requirements that are currently in practice. You can find out more about these rules and requirements by contacting your local board of education or by contacting the Department of Education directly.
Homeschooled kids are still required to take standardized tests that are sent out by the government and state. There are days set aside for these tests in the "traditional" schools. If you would like to administer these tests at home, ask your local school board if that is ok or if your child needs to go to a school classroom to take the test. Sometime, local homeschoolers are given a day to take the test together. Use the information available through your local school board to plan your approach to yearly standardized tests.
Choosing your homeschool curriculum requires considering many factors. The number one factor, of course, is your child's personal learning style.
Second, is your particular teach strengths and weaknesses. Luckily, you have some freedom to play up your strengths as you put together your yearly curriculum. You don't have to force yourselves to stick to strict curriculum practices or units and you will be able to play to everyone's strengths while working through your weaknesses.
Determining which curriculum to choose for educating your children at home doesn't have to be hard work. With some looking into (both through your own investigations and knowledge from friends who do home schooling) you should be able to decide on a method that works excellent for you and your kids.
Before you buy anything, you need to know the federal regulations for K-12 education. For the most part, the regulations are dictated by the individual state but there are some federal regulations that you need to be aware of. Make sure you understand them and that your curriculum meets the requirements that are currently in practice. You can find out more about these rules and requirements by contacting your local board of education or by contacting the Department of Education directly.
Homeschooled kids are still required to take standardized tests that are sent out by the government and state. There are days set aside for these tests in the "traditional" schools. If you would like to administer these tests at home, ask your local school board if that is ok or if your child needs to go to a school classroom to take the test. Sometime, local homeschoolers are given a day to take the test together. Use the information available through your local school board to plan your approach to yearly standardized tests.
Choosing your homeschool curriculum requires considering many factors. The number one factor, of course, is your child's personal learning style.
Second, is your particular teach strengths and weaknesses. Luckily, you have some freedom to play up your strengths as you put together your yearly curriculum. You don't have to force yourselves to stick to strict curriculum practices or units and you will be able to play to everyone's strengths while working through your weaknesses.
Determining which curriculum to choose for educating your children at home doesn't have to be hard work. With some looking into (both through your own investigations and knowledge from friends who do home schooling) you should be able to decide on a method that works excellent for you and your kids.
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