Learning is lifelong
“What about socialization?” “What about socialization?” is the question homeschoolers get all the time. “Aren’t you worried that your kids will be isolated? Weird? Lonely? Unable to relate to others?” Many new homeschoolers get stuck on socialization. They are concerned about finding their kids enough friends, and maintaining the friendships that they’ve already made. It’s…
Benefits of Homeschooling There are so many benefits of homeschooling! Here are just a few of my personal favorites. #1: You can work your schedule around the family’s natural rhythms. #2: You can honor your child’s interests, talents, and preferences. #3: You can tailor instruction to your child’s learning strengths, needs, and habits. #4: You…
Play: Why Recess Isn’t Enough Free play is extremely important to child development – probably one of the main things that children never get enough of. I saw this constantly as an elementary school teacher. I taught in a very structured program where children only had 20 minutes for recess, and the rest of the day…