Monday, March 06, 2006
Homeschool Curriculums
Now that you are considering homeschooling your child, or children if you have more than one, there is one thing you must know before going any further. You will be taking on an enormous responsibility - your child's education will be in your hands. If you are comfortable with that single obligation there is so much more waiting for you...
You might first want to consider why you have decided to homeschool your child. This should not be taken lightly. Educating your child through home study will involve staying at home and developing a regular classroom routine and class schedule. Of course, if you are going to be your child's teacher this will become your full time job for months and possibly years. You may also need some training if you feel you are not fully qualified. An alternate solution is to hire someone who is qualified as your child's teacher. Not everyone can afford this luxury. You may want to consider a part time tutor for the more difficult subjects or a "teacher's aide" to give you a break once in a while.
In most states in the United States, and provinces in Canada, you will be required to purchase your homeschool curriculum from the State Board of Education or other appropriate agency. You will also need to purchase the necessary books and materials that are required in any classroom. You can use the kitchen table as a desk but you may also need a blackboard or a dry erase whiteboard. Whiteboards are not as messy, they're easier to clean, and easier to read than chalkboards.
A typical course of study might include Reading, Writing, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science and Health. The list goes on getting progressively more difficult with each grade. Most states and provinces also require periodic standardized testing for which you will have to prepare your children.
You may also need some training if you feel you are not fully qualified. A typical course of study might include Reading, Writing, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science and Health. The list goes on getting progressively more difficult with each grade. Most states and provinces also require periodic standardized testing for which you will have to prepare your children.
You may have decided to homeschool your child due to family needs and concerns such as traveling, military service, or other employment. Your child may have a serious illness or disability that requires him or her to remain at home. Some computer based courses may be beneficial for gifted homeschoolers who may view things differently to maintain their interest and increase their potential.
The Internet can be a blessing and by helping and assisting you to gather needed materials online and by helping you to maintain contact with other homeschooling parents through homeschool blogs and homeschool associations. You can find several homeschool resources and homeschool associations listed on the resource page http://www.homeschooling.nape1.com/resources.html
Don't be too critical of yourself during your first year, you may have to alter your curriculum for some subjects and change your method of teaching. You will probably find that the first year is the most difficult and you will have to determine what works best for you and your child.
Homeschool Curriculums
Jack Finnigan is the owner and webmaster at Homeschool Curriculums, and The NAPE Index. Jack also writes a homeschool curriculums blog. You are invited to visit for more information on Homeschooling.
This article may be reprinted as long as the resource box and all links are left active and intact.
You might first want to consider why you have decided to homeschool your child. This should not be taken lightly. Educating your child through home study will involve staying at home and developing a regular classroom routine and class schedule. Of course, if you are going to be your child's teacher this will become your full time job for months and possibly years. You may also need some training if you feel you are not fully qualified. An alternate solution is to hire someone who is qualified as your child's teacher. Not everyone can afford this luxury. You may want to consider a part time tutor for the more difficult subjects or a "teacher's aide" to give you a break once in a while.
In most states in the United States, and provinces in Canada, you will be required to purchase your homeschool curriculum from the State Board of Education or other appropriate agency. You will also need to purchase the necessary books and materials that are required in any classroom. You can use the kitchen table as a desk but you may also need a blackboard or a dry erase whiteboard. Whiteboards are not as messy, they're easier to clean, and easier to read than chalkboards.
A typical course of study might include Reading, Writing, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science and Health. The list goes on getting progressively more difficult with each grade. Most states and provinces also require periodic standardized testing for which you will have to prepare your children.
You may also need some training if you feel you are not fully qualified. A typical course of study might include Reading, Writing, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science and Health. The list goes on getting progressively more difficult with each grade. Most states and provinces also require periodic standardized testing for which you will have to prepare your children.
You may have decided to homeschool your child due to family needs and concerns such as traveling, military service, or other employment. Your child may have a serious illness or disability that requires him or her to remain at home. Some computer based courses may be beneficial for gifted homeschoolers who may view things differently to maintain their interest and increase their potential.
The Internet can be a blessing and by helping and assisting you to gather needed materials online and by helping you to maintain contact with other homeschooling parents through homeschool blogs and homeschool associations. You can find several homeschool resources and homeschool associations listed on the resource page http://www.homeschooling.nape1.com/resources.html
Don't be too critical of yourself during your first year, you may have to alter your curriculum for some subjects and change your method of teaching. You will probably find that the first year is the most difficult and you will have to determine what works best for you and your child.
Homeschool Curriculums
Jack Finnigan is the owner and webmaster at Homeschool Curriculums, and The NAPE Index. Jack also writes a homeschool curriculums blog. You are invited to visit for more information on Homeschooling.
This article may be reprinted as long as the resource box and all links are left active and intact.
The Home Schooling Curriculum Blog
Hi, welcome to my Homeschooling Curriculum Blog. I hope to present a lot of useful information for you here and that you will take advantage of it. Please consider the Home Schooling Curriculum Blog as your first and last resource for anything and everything concerning home schooling and home schooling curriculums.
Thank you,
Jack Finnigan
Hi, welcome to my Homeschooling Curriculum Blog. I hope to present a lot of useful information for you here and that you will take advantage of it. Please consider the Home Schooling Curriculum Blog as your first and last resource for anything and everything concerning home schooling and home schooling curriculums.
Thank you,
Jack Finnigan
