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Homeschooling: Is it the right choice for you?

It is very common for couples to doubt their decision of homeschooling . The truth is, there is no simple answer. There are different reasons for which families may decide to home school. The first thing you need to do is determine the reason why you wish to home school your little one? Common concerns or reasons for homeschooling are- dissatisfactory education system, nutrition, more family time, and disabilities. These are some valid reasons. All you need to so is ensure that the reason for choosing homeschooling can be resolved by making this decision. Do you wish to put in the effort and time that is needed for homeschooling? It is a lot more than handing books to your child. You will have to put in hours with your little one and be determine their grade level, coordinate lesson plans, and more. There are numerous programs that one can avail online or you may also choose to write down the lesson plans that are required and track down the progress of the student. Is

Common homeschool science mistakes

As homeschooling parents, we often make silly but common mistakes when teaching science to our children. Whether it is covering the right topics or meeting deadlines or taking tests, it is important that we ultimately prepare our children to do well in college and later in their lives. Here are a few common mistakes parents make with homeschooling science .  #1 – Starting formal science lessons at a later age. It is important to begin teaching science before the child reaches sixth grade. Children require development that generally happens in the early ages to grasp basic concepts and prepare for high school. #2 - Oversimplifying science. It is Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, and not "Physical Science", or “General Science", even when your child is really young. When you generalize you take away from the intimidation that may come with the name "Physics" during high school. #3 - Not testing enough. It is very important for the child t