Home schooling
June 8th 2011 19:32
I may be jumping the gun but I'm going crazy gathering materials, state regulations, signing up to newsletters, and subscribing to blogs to learn how to start the home school process. I want to teach my daughter Ava in a few years. She's only 9 months old, now! I told my best friend about our wanting Ava to be home schooled. She was curious about and the more I got into it... she understood why and totally gave us her support. She did her own research and came across some great informative sites....thus adding fuel to my fire. 
We have our reasons for wanting this for our daughter. The main reason is because I want to spend as much time as I can with Ava. There's not many hours in a day for "family time" especially if you work full time. Not to mention, I want to be the one to teach her, not only about curriculum, about life. It is my responsibility as a parent. We also don't agree with what and how schools are teaching children. *sigh* The list goes on..and on..
It's interesting to see how the media thinks of home schooling: "head down in a book, "the child is home all day long", "there is no social interaction." It's NOT like that at all!!! Think outside of the box, people. (I should talk. I used to think like this too, once upon a time.) We need to educate others out there. Open their minds.
I found this statement on homeschool.com regarding the social aspect of home schooling:
" What About Socialization?
If only homeschoolers had a nickel for every time they heard the question, "... but what about socialization?" That infamous socialization question, for any seasoned homeschooler, is quite a humorous one!
Although non-homeschoolers worry that homeschooling may turn children into social misfits, we know that the opposite is true and that POSITIVE socialization is one of the best reasons to homeschool your children.
"Socialization is actually meant to prepare children for the real world, which means learning to interact and deal with people of all ages, races, and backgrounds," says Diane Flynn Keith. "In this case, homeschooling actually does a better job of this because homeschoolers spend more actual time out in society."
Research supports this. According to Home Schooling and the Question of Socialization by Richard G. Medlin, "Home-schooled children are taking part in the daily routines of their communities. They are certainly not isolated; in fact, they associate with--and feel close to--all sorts of people."
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I could not have said this better. I also read that schools and museums are opening their doors to home schoolers (some required by law). They are giving home schooled children equal opportunity to participate in their activities. Local co-ops are great for getting field trips, dances, workshops, and sport games together for homeschooling families.
There are many online support groups out there... I'm a member of 2 of them.
I noticed there were many different ways to home school. (ie: Classical education, Unschooling, Religious, Core knowledge/Traditional,) Then there's learning style (Auditory, Visual, Tactile, etc.) Holy Cow! There's lots to choose from! I think I'd be eclectic. I'd do a little bit of everything to see what works for Ava and myself. Make it my own!
On the curriculum; there's plenty of work books to choose from. Thanks to eBay, amazon and the groups I belong to.. I'd get them for a good bargain. I'd just have to see what gets the best reviews.
Phew!! I think i'll do some meditation now. *OHMMMMM** Note to self: I shall not get overwhelmed. There's literature out there that can help guide me in the right direction.
One more thing...I'm thinking about making my own home school planner. I saw many of them online that stay at home moms made from scratch. I love being organized so this would be a great tool for me.
Oh and I can't forget to mention the "work box system" that I'm interested in. I could ramble on & on about home schooling ideas! I'm getting so excited yet anxious thinking about all of this and yes! I have years to prepare and perfect my plan. LOL.
Hasta Maņana..
V
We have our reasons for wanting this for our daughter. The main reason is because I want to spend as much time as I can with Ava. There's not many hours in a day for "family time" especially if you work full time. Not to mention, I want to be the one to teach her, not only about curriculum, about life. It is my responsibility as a parent. We also don't agree with what and how schools are teaching children. *sigh* The list goes on..and on..
It's interesting to see how the media thinks of home schooling: "head down in a book, "the child is home all day long", "there is no social interaction." It's NOT like that at all!!! Think outside of the box, people. (I should talk. I used to think like this too, once upon a time.) We need to educate others out there. Open their minds.
I found this statement on homeschool.com regarding the social aspect of home schooling:
" What About Socialization?
If only homeschoolers had a nickel for every time they heard the question, "... but what about socialization?" That infamous socialization question, for any seasoned homeschooler, is quite a humorous one!
Although non-homeschoolers worry that homeschooling may turn children into social misfits, we know that the opposite is true and that POSITIVE socialization is one of the best reasons to homeschool your children.
"Socialization is actually meant to prepare children for the real world, which means learning to interact and deal with people of all ages, races, and backgrounds," says Diane Flynn Keith. "In this case, homeschooling actually does a better job of this because homeschoolers spend more actual time out in society."
Research supports this. According to Home Schooling and the Question of Socialization by Richard G. Medlin, "Home-schooled children are taking part in the daily routines of their communities. They are certainly not isolated; in fact, they associate with--and feel close to--all sorts of people."
__
I could not have said this better. I also read that schools and museums are opening their doors to home schoolers (some required by law). They are giving home schooled children equal opportunity to participate in their activities. Local co-ops are great for getting field trips, dances, workshops, and sport games together for homeschooling families.
There are many online support groups out there... I'm a member of 2 of them.
I noticed there were many different ways to home school. (ie: Classical education, Unschooling, Religious, Core knowledge/Traditional,) Then there's learning style (Auditory, Visual, Tactile, etc.) Holy Cow! There's lots to choose from! I think I'd be eclectic. I'd do a little bit of everything to see what works for Ava and myself. Make it my own!
On the curriculum; there's plenty of work books to choose from. Thanks to eBay, amazon and the groups I belong to.. I'd get them for a good bargain. I'd just have to see what gets the best reviews.
Phew!! I think i'll do some meditation now. *OHMMMMM** Note to self: I shall not get overwhelmed. There's literature out there that can help guide me in the right direction.
One more thing...I'm thinking about making my own home school planner. I saw many of them online that stay at home moms made from scratch. I love being organized so this would be a great tool for me.
Oh and I can't forget to mention the "work box system" that I'm interested in. I could ramble on & on about home schooling ideas! I'm getting so excited yet anxious thinking about all of this and yes! I have years to prepare and perfect my plan. LOL. Hasta Maņana..
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