Friday, April 04, 2008

Home Schooling 101

Home based schooling has been around for many years as more and more families choose this method in spite of public schooling.

A home based school is the place where children, teenagers or adults are taught at home by one or both parents(or family) without any influence from public school systems. This method is legal in all 50 US states even though each state has its own rules and guidelines about the process.

To get started right away, you first need to do a little research so you can be aware of all the laws that apply to you and find out what you need to do to get the curriculum as fast as possible.

If you are new to this process, looking for a support group would be a great idea, as you are not alone out there. This group will allow you to meet with other homeschooling parents who already have some experience and can help you get started on the right track.
Each member can give you his or her view on teaching techniques, curriculums and learning hours.

Another very important aspect that you need to consider is organizing everything you need in home based schooling. Your child needs to be as comfortable as possible, and that is why you need to have the different learning materials organized in a proper place where he can have an easy access to them. Children will respond very positive to an organized learning environment as this will point out that his education is top priority.

Even though you are saving a lot of money by not sending your child to a private or public school, you should set a budget for this process as there are many books and materials you can buy to make the learning experience much easier for both of you.

Multi-Age Home Schooling is all about providing your child/teen with the best possible learning experience and you should strive to make this as easy for him as possible.

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