https://www.homestolove.com.

au/make-your-home-smell-amazing-12000

https://mydesiredhome.com/bring-a-piece-of-nature-to-your-home-36-
great-diy-crafts-and-inspirations-with-tree-trunks-and-branches/
https://youtu.be/DSX9oEOOFE0
https://youtu.be/EMZl0XwTttE

Tips
 Regular trips to the library will cultivate a spirit of self- learning, something which public-
school-educated children rarely develop. This also cultivates the love of reading in your child.
Your child is sure to thank you for this.

 Take pictures! Don't forget to record home education activities, even those that may seem to be
daily drudgery. By documenting your homeschool life you show that you are active and pressing
forward with learning experiences. Make a scrapbook at the end of the year, or start a family
 website--both for memories and for a creative way to tell other people about your home
education. You can also share photos and record memories by creating a homeschool blog.

 Because your children will have more time to learn than public/ private school children, arrange
activities outside the syllabus, like reading up on the history of European royalty, learning a new
language or skill. This will give them a more rounded education.

 Seek outside help when necessary. If there is a subject you do not have enough knowledge about
to teach to your children, consider hiring a certified tutor, or have a friend (perhaps another
homeschool parent) with in-depth knowledge of a subject come over and share it with your kids.

 Address the "socialization" concern. Involve your children in sports, 4-H, drama/music classes,
youth groups, scout groups, DeMolay, and so on. These will offer your children the opportunity
to learn social skills and make friends. Home education can afford a young person the chance to
interact with many different people in different situations, not just same-age students in a
classroom or on a playground.

 Be flexible. If you and your family start feeling burned out, stuck at home or tired of daily
lessons, take a field trip! Do something fun as a family, such as visiting a museum, going on a
picnic, or going fishing. Not every day will go exactly as you have planned, and illness or
emergencies can interrupt home education as well. Be open to changes and enjoy the ride!

 Be a cheerful teacher. Home education will become miserable for both you and your children if
you become angry and frustrated from the daily stresses. Take care of yourself, allowing daily
time to rejuvenate, and be prepared for the many responsibilities combined in your roles as
parent and teacher.

 Be sure to plan fun excursions such as visits to botanical gardens, farmers' markets, airports or a
post office. Because your child gets the full attention of their teacher, they are likely to learn a
great deal from these trips.

 Your local board of education might lend you a curriculum, or you can find plenty online.

 Get each of your children their own library card. Weekly trips to the library are a great way to
spark an interest in reading and learning. There are a lot of great books for kids, and the library is
an excellent source of additional materials to supplement your courses of study. In addition,
many libraries provide weekly story times and other programs for home-educated students
(another opportunity for social interaction).
 Join an online home education forum or Yahoo group. Online message boards are great ways to
receive support and encouragement without leaving your home. In addition, you can often share
struggles with online friends that you can't share with those in real life. These groups can be
specific to a religion, teaching method or curriculum, or can be open to all home educators. They
are wonderful sources of ideas and information for both new and experienced home educators.

 If you are home educating a child with learning difficulties, seek out others who are also
homeschooling special-needs children through groups such as Learning Abled Kids or the
National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated Network. This is a large sub-community, and
positive support and resources are essential for homeschooling success.

 Be aware of your time-use habits. Home educating is not an invitation to laziness: It's a door to
creating a learning style that better serves your family. Early birds can use the morning hours
while night owls prefer late afternoons and evenings. Take a look at what you and your children's
most productive times are.

 Try to find websites to help your child learn. Khan Academy is a great website.

 Be aware that the child might want to work alone for a while without you fussing.

 Take notice of what things your child likes, and use that to decide what type of learning would
be best for them.

 You need lots of books that are age appropriate for your child.

 Remember, make sure everyone is feeling well and having at least a little bit of fun.

 A good way to fit everything you want for your kids and your kids want, is to make specials.
This might be expensive, but your kids will love it. Maybe it's Monday Music, Tuesday Art,
Wednesday Library, Thursday Tech Day, and Friday Gym. Whatever suits your needs. This way,
you get more learning and the kids get more fun. And who knows? Maybe you can make some
clubs like chorus or band. And during your specials, teach them about artists, authors, etc. That
will engage your child's learning.
Show fewer tips
Warnings