ABC Hut Home Schooling Ideas

The number of families participating in home schooling has been steadily increasing over the past few years.

Its entrance into the main stream is due to many factors; technology, societal fears and dissatisfaction with the public system, and competitive education.

The controversy that surrounds home schooling still exists, however the families that choose this option, see the advantages as far outweighing the disadvantages.

Where do you start

If you're just beginning to think of home schooling your children, but don’t know where to start, you may want to check all the options and resources before you proceed. Here is a summary of a few of the resources you can draw from.

Online resources

Here one can find both free or tuition style home schooling programs. The main difference between the two is that one uses qualified teachers while the other primarily uses experienced volunteers who may or may not have academic qualifications.

These can encompass an entire years’ curriculum or simply provide one course. In either case the program is usually developed, delivered and supported by the provider

Curriculums

Normally purchased by grade level, these outline detailed lessons and activities. Often these come with corresponding workbooks.

Books

As a home schooling resource books are a necessary item. Often the best source for these is the public library or local home schooling clubs. Some that are now public domain can be found online. This would include some of the classics that are often studied in school.

Home schooling resource books that encompass the entire process are also available. These can be invaluable to someone starting out

• The Complete Home learning Source Book by Rebecca Rupp
• The Home School Source Book by Donn Reed
• Homeschooling Handbook: From Preschool to Highschool: A Parents Guide by Mary Griffith
• Teaching Children: A Curriculum Guide What Children Need to Know at Each Level Through Sixth Grade
• How to write a Low-Cost/No Cost Curriculum for your Home Schooled Child by Borg Hendrickson

Home Schooling Support Groups

Support groups are another great home schooling resource. They can offer sound advice based on their experience and knowledge. They also may have second hand texts or guides that you could purchase at a reduced cost.

It's advisable that a parent should check multiple resources before taking on the task of home schooling, even if it is not their first time. Every child is different and thus requires different strategies and techniques.

Home schooling is a hard task, but for those that have found the necessary home schooling information, applied it and traveled that road ... would have it no other way.

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