Have students take classes outside of the house at least once a week. My sons had physical education classes once a week from nine in the morning until four in the afternoon, giving me time to run errands, create lesson plans, or just have some “me” time. Homeschool parents want to have full control, so relinquishing even a small portion of the responsibility may be difficult. If you find yourself stressing out, have a family member or your spouse teach a class.
Follow state’s guideline to guarantee that your children are learning what is required during any given school year to prevent educational gaps. Parents do not have to use the lessons created by the traditional school’s teacher.
Parents who feel unqualified to teach specific subjects can hire qualified professionals or use outside services. Umbrella schools, co-ops, online classes, private schools, or dual enrollment classes are some options. For core high school classes, however, make sure to enroll students in an accredited institution. This reduces the chances of the student be required to take the SAT subject tests when applying for college; and makes a transcript more appealing, since the student is able to add “classes taken through an accredited school.”
You have done all your research and are ready to start homeschooling. Should you continue to reevaluate your curriculum choices each year? Yes, even seasoned homeschool parents constantly research for the latest curricula and ways to improve the homeschool experience. Catering to each child’s needs is more time consuming, but results in a happier and more cooperative student.