I came across this interesting bit of information just the other day and it made me happy. While I’m not the best person to say whether America’s public school system is really in a decline or not, I can confidently vouch for the fact that homeschooling works very well, provided you get the hang of it. And the icing on the cake? It’s super fun too! Here’s why I would not have it any other way:
1. One-on-One Interaction: My kids and me learn together, sitting across at the same table. The fact that I can give my 100% attention to my child makes me happy (though I have learnt to never expect a 100% in return… ahem ;) )
2. Anywhere, Anytime: The last lesson I had with Sarah was yesterday evening… in the garden. We were planting some flowers and learning their names together. And the evening before, we were taking piano classes together. Of course we do Math and all as well… Mornings are for sums and worksheets, but evenings we have fun. And learn something new.
3. Flexible curriculum: Taking into account my daughter’s strengths and weaknesses, I keep a constant check on the curriculum plan I have drawn out for her. Some days it’s more of Math and less of painting; other days we carry out simple science experiments in the kitchen and then complete a short written test afterwards – it varies day by day.
4. Sharing the joy: …With my husband! Yes, even he enjoys teaching as much as I do. And so does Sarah. So it’s like a win-win situation for all of us!
All in all, I believe homeschooling brings families closer together. And as the saying goes:
When it comes to education, there’s no school like home!
1. One-on-One Interaction: My kids and me learn together, sitting across at the same table. The fact that I can give my 100% attention to my child makes me happy (though I have learnt to never expect a 100% in return… ahem ;) )
2. Anywhere, Anytime: The last lesson I had with Sarah was yesterday evening… in the garden. We were planting some flowers and learning their names together. And the evening before, we were taking piano classes together. Of course we do Math and all as well… Mornings are for sums and worksheets, but evenings we have fun. And learn something new.
3. Flexible curriculum: Taking into account my daughter’s strengths and weaknesses, I keep a constant check on the curriculum plan I have drawn out for her. Some days it’s more of Math and less of painting; other days we carry out simple science experiments in the kitchen and then complete a short written test afterwards – it varies day by day.
4. Sharing the joy: …With my husband! Yes, even he enjoys teaching as much as I do. And so does Sarah. So it’s like a win-win situation for all of us!
All in all, I believe homeschooling brings families closer together. And as the saying goes:
When it comes to education, there’s no school like home!