My Ten Favourite Things About Homeschooling – Part 1
Melissa Murdoch’s Top Ten list of things she likes about homeschooling.
Meet Melissa MurdochAuthor Since: 2009-05-13 04:19:51Melissa Murdoch has a passion for life span development and education, and believes wholeheartedly that a healthy society begins at home. For further information on how to get started in homeschooling, please visit her website at http://www.YourHomeschoolCommunity.com. |
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Melissa Murdoch's Articles:
Socialization Opportunities For The Homeschooled Child
Perhaps the biggest concern your family and friends will express when you tell them that you are going to homeschool is how your children are going to learn to socialize with their peers if they are not in school.
Homeschooled Students and Work Experience
When your child gets to be a teenager, sending them out to experience the workforce can help them get some valuable job experience before college or the fulltime workforce, and also reduce some of your expenses around the house.
Five Fun Lesson Plans For Homeschooling
One of the advantages of homeschooling is that you are not obligated to follow a strict lesson plan. The structure of your schooling at home is totally up to you, and you are free to follow the interests and learning style of your child.
Benefits of Effective Record Keeping For a Home-Based Education
Regardless of the legal requirements of the state in which you live, there are many benefits to keeping effective records of your homeschooling activities. Firstly, and perhaps most obviously, you can always answer anyone who asks what class schedule or coursework your child has completed.
The Parents’ Guide to Surviving Homeschool
When it comes to homeschooling, there are lots of responsibilities. The comfort of the child in being homeschooled, the performance, the decisions and the outcomes are all dependent on the parent. Starting your kid on a homeschooling session and surviving it can take a lot of patience and endurance.
5 Important Considerations When Determining Whether You and Your Child Are Ready For Homeschooling
The decision to home school should not be taken lightly. Here are some important considerations to make before you take the leap.
Creative Tips For Recording the Homeschooling Journey
Homeschooling is a journey and the record of it, both visual (videos and pictures) and concrete (awards, work binders, etc.) all need to be kept in a reasonable and organized fashion. There are several ways to do this.
Eclectic Homeschooling
The available definitions for Eclectic Homeschooling are as wide and varied as the possibilities it provides. Many non-homeschoolers imagine homeschooling to be very similar in structure to public schooling, although at home.
Can My Homeschooled Child Attend University?
A homeschooled child can absolutely attend university or college, and some institutions even lay aside spots in their freshmen classes for homeschooled students.
