culture if they are to fully reap the benefits of homeschooling. It
might take some time for you and your kids to get into the rhythm
of homeschool as they learn to adapt to lessons and teaching
methods that might be very different from what they are used to.

differently, and at their own pace, so dare to be different.

Your homeschool can be anything and everything you want it to
be. Turn grocery runs and restaurant outings into lessons about
math, spending and saving. Organize field trips to the local zoo or
As you start to spend even more time with them on a daily basis,
botanical garden and star gaze with your tots on camping trips. The
you will begin to adapt to their needs and they will begin to adjust
sky is the limit.

to yours. Deschooling can also give kids time to explore interests
they might not have been able to as part of traditional schooling, so
Homeschooling can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. You
it’s important to give them this time to adapt and grow.

get to tailor your kids’ education to their personal needs and wants
FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS
are the most important ingredient in the homeschool recipe, so just
Don’t lose sight of why you chose to homeschool in the first place.

mix in steady commitment and hard work for a recipe for success!
and in return you get to see them bloom into successful adults. You
Friends, teachers, family and even other homeschoolers will all
have opinions on your decision and your choice of homeschooling
method. Remember that your child’s well-being and learning come
first. You know your children better than anyone, and you are
equipped to design the best curriculum for them. All children learn
Kate Whiting is the founder and CEO of Educents, a marketplace
that empowers parents to help their children succeed. To learn more,
visit Educents.com.

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