Ever since my daughter was getting ready to start school three years ago, I have wrestled with the idea of homeschooling. I had a limited experience with homeschooling when I was growing up. My mom taught my brother and I when I was in senior kindergarten and grade two. I have fond memories of working with my family in the mornings and being able to play or go on field trips during the afternoon.
It seems that almost every week there are stories about cut-backs in the public schools, children attacking the teachers, and don't get me started on the overall lack of respect for elders in today's children. The more I look at how the education system is lacking, the more I want to teach my children so I can make sure that they learn all that they can.
With the flexibility of my home business and the ability to travel often, having the children home schooled seems like a great option that will allow the children to experience life. It also keeps me from having to take them out of school whenever we'd like to travel for business or pleasure, which right now is a minimum of two weeks during the school year.
I spent a good time researching various different methods of teaching and available curriculum options. I've read up on how-to and organizing your day, etc.
So where does this leave me. I'm currently trying to put together a "trial" summer school program to see how homeschooling works for both the kids and myself. Doing it over the summer time will allow me to try homeschooling without having to take them out of school first. I am still asking around for advice on homeschooling and being able to successful have time to run a business from my home.
Have any ideas or helpful information, please pass it on to me.
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