With mounting concerns about overcrowding and the quality of public education, parents are increasingly considering the home schooling alternative. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the number of students being home-schooled is about 1 million and growing.
While there are many philosophies and approaches to home schooling, all parents want to see their children reach their full potential. Here are some tips from SFK Media Specially for Kids Corp., the company that developed the ReadEnt at-home learning program.
* Learn about your local regulations governing home schooling. Education laws vary by state and town.
* Involve your child in the curriculum. Let your child choose some of the workbooks for each subject, but steer him or her to the appropriate grade level. The more your child is involved in the process, the more excited he or she will be about the subject matter.
* Designate a separate area of your home to serve as the “classroom.” It should be someplace that is comfortable and free of distractions.
* Connect with other home-schooling families through community groups or online. Such groups often organize...