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Homeschool benefits
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Question:
Homeschool may not be for everyone, but it has been the greatest
blessing on my (and my daughter's) life. I just wanted to share some
of the joys and benefits I get in homeschooling her. Even if you
don't homeschool, you can put many of these things into practice in
your life. It will enrich your child's education and your own family
unity and love.
In the past year, my child has visited two state capitals, a hands on
science museum (the OmniPlex in OKC), and has visited some historical
and religious landmarks on the highways.
We have seen many, many educational documentaries on our Sat.
Television, which we discuss during and afterward, and she routinely
plays educational games (not part of school time but just helping
learning to be fun).
She has social time at homeschool events and church each Sunday, not
to mention her other penpals.
She gets to see math in operation by being with me as I go shopping,
and she sees how life operates outside the school bubble as she is
with me in other things that I do.
Our family time is grown so much more, as we are able to make school
adjust to our family free time, instead of the other way around.
Part of her exercise is to just go walking with me and enjoy nature,
something that would be harder to schedule if she were attending a
public school.
This post is not intended to knock public school, even if that may be
a result. I just wanted to tell others the joy I get in homeschooling
my child.
Answer:
- That's fine.
That is a good idea!
These are things also done at every public school. Every class I have
taught has done the same.
It is fine to knock public schools. Teachers in public schooling take the
criticism and critically reflect on it. It is part of being a professional
educator. It is also fine to criticise homeschooling and critically reflect
on it ...even if you are inside the system!!! Start to think about what
you are doing!!!!
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