Home Schooling in the US - Schoolroom.US

DISADVANTAGES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS

brian — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:05:05 +0000

When we consign our children to public schools, we feel satisfied that they are receiving ‘quality education’. But, are we really getting our money’s worth? More importantly, are the children gaining anything from this kind of a learning procedure? Socialization is hailed as one of the greatest advantage of schools. This is the place where [...]

FINANCING HOMESCHOOLING

brian — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:03:28 +0000

When people talk about teaching their children from home in the absence of any definite or structured curriculum, it is perhaps natural to think that homeschooling is cheap. But this is far from the truth. Although homeschooling does not stick to any particular text, this is perhaps more of a bane than a boon, when [...]

HOMESCHOOL GRADING

brian — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:01:38 +0000

Grading in homeschooling is done by the teacher-in-charge. In most of the cases, this means mom! In this situation, grading can get a bit tricky because it can be a little difficult to grade your own child. There is no benchmark against which you can evaluate your child’s performance. In most cases, you also have [...]

HOMESCHOOL BURNOUT

brian — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:58:56 +0000

When a parent takes on the responsibility of educating his or her child, homeschool burnout is one of the more common issues they have to deal with. There are many reasons that lead to this burnout: an illness, a new baby, added responsibility, change in routine etc. The symptoms of burnout vary from lack of [...]

HOMESCHOOL FIELD TRIPS

brian — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:57:17 +0000

If you are going over a particular subject with the family and feel that a field trip would be beneficial, then that’s what you should do – go for a trip. If you are attached to a support group, you can plan to include other children too. Here are some guidelines that will help you [...]

HOMESCHOOLING AND COLLEGE

brian — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:55:31 +0000

As children grow out of their little pants and are ready to begin their teens, many parents wonder if they should continue with the homeschooling program. They fear that colleges may not give equal opportunities to a child educated at home. Many fears of this kind were put to rest when 2 homeschooled boys got [...]

HOMESCHOOLING AND THE FAMILY

brian — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:58:02 +0000

According to the National Center For Education Statistics, almost 1.1 million children underwent homeschooling in 2005 alone. That’s a lot of children. Once upon a time, homeschooling used to be a radical statement – something like a declaration of independence. It was the conservative Christians who advocated homeschooling in the ’80s and legalized it in [...]

HOURS OF HOMESCHOOLING

brian — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:51:54 +0000

How many, how often and when? These are some oft-repeated questions when it comes to homeschooling hours. Flexibility is of course one of the key underlying principles behind homeschooling. This flexibility applies not only to the curriculum but also to the number of hours. It is only natural that parents, especially if they have just [...]

METHODS OF HOMESCHOOLING

brian — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:50:00 +0000

For many people, homeschooling may call to mind the picture of two or three children sitting at a table and writing feverishly in their workbooks, while mom or dad stands nearby. This is the not entirely true. There are different methods of homeschooling, and the method you choose will decide the curriculum and your style [...]

HOMESCHOOLING ONLINE RESOURCES

brian — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:46:13 +0000

If Johnny is fascinated by the blinking cursor and struggles to master the movements of the mouse, you may want to look into some of the recent developments in homeschooling techniques. Gone are the days when parents had to buy material from vendors and then pass it on to their children with explanations. Today, you [...]