One question that will come up for you when gathering
your homeschooling information
and
pondering all homeschooling considerations is what is the
best single method of homeschooling? The answer is simple,
although not too precise. There is no single best method.
Your best successes will come with the experience you
gain as you go. With experience comes confidence, and the
willingness to experiment and the flexibility to adjust.
This will then become the single best homeschooling method
for you. The key is what works for you. I've mentioned on
more that one occasion that homeschooling methodology is as
unique as the families that are engaged in them. And this is
one of the biggest benefits of homeschooling your child.
Many parents prefer the structure of a purchased
curriculum for the first year or two. Many parents stay with
this type of structure throughout. Often times, experience
dictates that you begin to tailor your own homeschool
program that fits your child and family's philosophical
beliefs and schedule. Many families use a combination of
books, purchased curricula, and a variety of resources.
Homeschooling parents can teach all subjects to their
children, or when needed, use a tutor or a particular
subject matter expert to get them through the occasional
subject matter. You may find this approach to your child's
homeschool education is more appropriate as they get older
and enter the high school years.
Your entire approach to teaching your child may very well
change over time (in fact, I would say you can plan on this)
as your kids grow and mature and begin to develop more
specific interests in what they want out of their education.
The greatest resources you have when it comes to
homeschooling are other homeschoolers. I can't stress this
enough. Engage yourself in your profession. Talk to other
homeschoolers. Gain and learn from their experiences.
Chances are you won't have to re-invent the wheel when it
comes to any teaching or homeschooling challenge you may
face. Homeschooling information and all
considerations thereof are plentiful. There are many
perspectives, ideas, and successes to draw from. I'm
confident that you'll find yours too.
