Modern Techniques Used To Home School Kids

Home schooling your kid is a big responsibility. But it combines fun and learning to make the educational experience for your kid a memorable one.

Here are some strategies brought to you by experienced home schooling parents. Try using some of them to create a fulfilling learning experience, for you and your kid.

Strategy# 1 - It is never too late to change the curriculum
Yes, you can even do it mid-way in the academic year. Sometimes you might pick books for a course from your favorite publishers or you might buy a packaged curriculum only to find your child does not like it. Don't hesitate to change it and sell it when you realize it is not working. Get feedback from other parents who are home schooling their kids. Explore online and go for curriculum resources with high ratings and good reviews.

Startegy#2 - Every child demands different educational approach
One of your kids might be more of the kinesthetic type while the other would learn better visually. Figure out the strengths of your child. For instance, a kid learnt names of American states and capital while skating with his father, in a day. The same kid if told to sit down and learn would have taken probably 10 days because it would not have interested him.

Strategy# 3 - Cover most of the syllabus in the morning
It is better to teach in mornings. It is the freshest time and children can pay more attention to what is being taught to them. It allows you to say focused on what you are teaching. Covering most of the work in morning leaves the kid enough time to go play or work on a project and frees you to do household chores.

Strategy # 4 - You do not necessarily have to cover week learning in 5 days, just like school
You could cover the week learning in 4 days or even 7. Make decisions that are best for your child. You could cover topics like spelling and handwriting quickly so that less time is consumed and the children do not get bored. You can move at your own pace when you homeschool your kid.

Strategy # 5- Get help of an educational consultant
An educational consultant helps the family work out the curriculum to homeschool the kid. Educational consultants guide and monitor child's progress. Educational plans are developed according to child's capabilities. Some educational consultants also include field trips to enhance child's learning.