These may be two of homeschool families’ favorite words! After months of hard work, everyone is more than ready for a well-earned summer break—especially parents. Summer gives homeschool families a chance to unwind, recharge, and reset for the next school year. It also provides opportunities for children to enjoy visiting relatives, camp, and extra playdates. Families have more time to spend together.
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How do I teach my child to read? It’s such a big responsibility! If my child doesn’t grasp fluent reading early, will he struggle all his school years? What if I mess it up?
Stop. Take a deep breath. You can do it. Remember, God gave His people a Book – and He wants us to read it. God is with you in your quest to teach your child to read.
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As parents, we often have high expectations for our children. We want them to reach their potential. Differentiated instruction is a key to unlock that potential. God made people different, so learning should be differentiated. Flexible and personalized, homeschooling is the perfect environment for differentiated instruction.
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Picture this scene: It’s another day of homeschooling. My homeschooler wakes up and drags his feet as he comes downstairs for breakfast. He begs for a day off from school, even though he knows it won’t happen. I often catch him staring out a window, or I hear him complaining about his schoolwork. He has uncharacteristic outbursts and slams his book around from time to time. It takes a lot of effort to get him to finish his work.
Does this sound familiar?
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Choosing a curriculum for a homeschool is not for the faint of heart. Whether it’s a quick Google search or a trip through the exhibit hall of your local homeschool convention, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices. Let’s keep the search simple with a checklist of four things to look for.
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