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Thinking about homeschooling
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Question:
I am thinking about homeschooling my two children. They are still young
(2 1/2 and 1 year old). I am interested in hearing some testimonials of
homeschooling, primarily homeschooling from the preschool years on. A
lot of people I have talked to homeschooled their children after they
have been in public school for some time. I am interested in finding
out what it is like to homeschool a preschooler or kindergardner.
All I hear about is how wonderful homeschooling is. I haven't made up
my mind as to whether I am going to homeschool or not. I am just trying
to acquire as much information as I can.
Anyone's imput or suggestions on homeschooling is greatly appreciated.
Answer:
- I homeschooled my daugher from Kindergarden on a few years back and am
starting my son in grade one. I love teaching my kids to read. With my
first son, I was scared to and so I sent him to a Christian school, he is
now in Grade 6. After I did grade one with my daugher, I found it easy.
My new challenge will be my 3rd child who has special needs and may be
harder to teach to read.
I find it rewarding to be able to teach them to read myself.
I homeschooled for 3 years and then sent them to a private school for 2
years due to to much to handle with 2 preschoolers at home. (See my
bulletins above). Now that my son is in grade one, I want to personally be
teaching him grade one myself. He has struggled so hard in 2 years of
Kindergarden and I don't want to push him as hard as they did.
I feel proud to be able to do what a teacher can do.
It is hard to cover all those extra curricular subjects and that is where
the stress takes place. If you want music lessons, teach art, or a second
language. It can be too much! It is a good idea to pick 2 things and take
turns doing one each day. Watch you don't overload yourself or expect too
much from yourself.
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