One of the main reasons we homeschool is one you don't hear much: We like the idea of our children learning things from us. And if in teaching them those common areas of math and reading, we also get to know them better, how can that be a bad thing?
Homeschooling totally rocks. I don't consider myself an evangelist for it, but if you have an idea that it might work for you, I strongly encourage you to give it a shot.
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Originally Posted by Jenamarie
How much time during each day do you dedicate to "school"?
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We don't have a strict "now we're in school, now we are not" system. I think my kids spend somewhat more time in actual learning activities per week than do their public schooled friends. They also continue during the summer.
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Do you have a "classroom" in your house, or is it just your kitchen table? Where do you keep your school supplies?
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Kitchen table or living room floor, or wherever else. The kids generally store their school supplies on their bedroom shelves.
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How do you handle teaching kids at different grade levels at the same time?
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You don't. You teach the eight-year-old her math, helping her out for ten minutes, then while she does her worksheet, you help the twelve-year-old with his writing assignment.
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Do you buy pre-made curriculums, or come up with your own?
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We have never used preset curricula, but we do buy workbooks and other scholastic items to use for homeschool.