The World is Your Classroom

We can apply the lesson learned from God's Word ( Deut.6:7),

You shall diligently teach My word (commandments) to your children, and you shall talk of them when you are at home and when you are away on a journey, when you are lying down and when you are getting up again.

Traditional education confines a child's natural ability to learn. Homeschooling your child/ren does not have to be confined to structured blocks of time. The world is your classroom and any question they may ask can be used as a springing board to teach. We must remember children are imitators. They are constantly learning whether in or outside of the classroom. Children are inquisitive and full of questions. Create an atmosphere where they are free to explore their curiosities. Take their questions and transform them into discussions that create a dialog between you their teacher, and them. Incorporate their interest into your lesson plans and watch their enthusiasm for learning increase. Teach outside the limits and constraints a traditional education imposes. If the world is your classroom then every moment can become a learning experience to enjoy, share and participate in with your child/ren. Expand your horizons and dare to teach outside the box.

Homeschooling Requires Commitment

Proverbs 16:3

Commit your work to the LORD, and then your plans will succeed.

Homeschooling requires commitment that will keep you steady during the course. There will be days when you may feel like throwing in the towel. Your children may be uncooperative and stretch your patience beyond what you may think is tolerable. Just remember why you chose to homeschool and try to always keep mentally focused on the end results, the finish line. Your commitment will keep your feet on the path, it will keep you focused. Believe me, when all is said and done you will look back and say that it was worth it all. Take a lot of deep breaths, frequent breaks, and remember the special relationship you share with your children by being their parent and their teacher. Savor this time with them. Don't be in a rush or push so hard that you take the adventure and joy out of homeschooling for them and for yourself. There will be times when you will have to be pliable, able to bend a little in order to maintain their enthusiasm. Always remember as their parent you are the most qualified because of your love for them. Trust that love to guide you in dealing with them when they may not be very loving.