Sunday, January 11, 2009

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.

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