Benefits of homeschooling the kids

When we have kids, we automatically want the best for them. We want to ensure that they are content and well on a day to day basis at the same time as guaranteeing or securing them a positive future. Now, there are various things that we can do to encourage this. But schooling tends to be a major factor that we should focus our attention on. After all, our little ones will spend hours of their weekdays engaging with schooling as they grow up and schooling can also open doors for them in their futures, allowing them to pursue the career that most appeals to them. Our kids’ educational experience does so much more than teach them their ABCs and 123s. It broadens their mind to the world. It allows them to develop specific areas of interest. It encourages them to be critical and make their own minds up rather than relying on what information is given to them. That is – if it is done well. There are various different educational paths that you can choose for your child and each has its own distinct merits. But the majority of people automatically put their kids in a schooling system outside of the home. It’s important to remember that homeschooling is an option for you to consider too. Clearly KiddyCharts has lots of resources for homeschooling, so perhaps this is something you are considering? So, let’s take a moment to consider some of the benefits of homeschooling the kids!

You can provide your kids with what they need

Yes, teachers may have received an extensive education and training in teaching little ones. But you can provide your little ones with this too. Sure, you might have to complete a little work to ensure that you are providing the best education for your kids possible. If you are rusty in any particular areas, such as maths, spelling, or literature, you’re going to have to freshen up on them. An online masters in school counseling can also ensure that you’re providing your children with good emotional support throughout their journey. But in short, if you are committed and willing to undertake courses and research that will improve your capabilities, you will be able to provide your children with a proper educational experience. You don’t need to rely on others for this!

Focus on individual needs

When kids head to school, they are placed in classes where one teacher has to focus on the needs of multiple children. If your child is quiet or shy, they may fall behind without this being noticed straight away. If you are teaching your child from home, they will receive your full attention and you can help teach your kids to be resilient. You can take a little more time to clear up confusion and difficulties too, ensuring that they master every subject or topic that they are taught.

Create a more comfortable schooling schedule

Kids who attend institutional schools have to stick to a rigid timetable. By teaching from home, you can make this more comfortable. If your child learns more when they have more small breaks in between subjects, you can allow for this. If they are more productive at a certain time of the early morning or late afternoon, you can accommodate this too.

As you can see, there are benefits that come hand in hand with home schooling and it might be something that you want to consider!

Don’t underestimate the effort that goes into homeschooling your kids; it isn’t for everyone. But it IS worth considering if it is something that you can commit to. It takes time and education for yourself too, but can be very rewarding.

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Helen

This is a collaborative post.

Helen

Helen is a mum to two, social media consultant, and website editor; and this site is (we think) the only Social Enterprise parenting magazine! Since giving up being a business analyst when juggling travel, work and kids proved too complicated, she founded KiddyCharts so she could be with her kids, and use those grey cells at the same time. KiddyCharts has reach of over 1.1million across social and the site. The blog works with big family brands (including travel) to help promote their services, as well as offering free resources to parents of kids under 10. It gives 51%+ profits to Reverence for Life, who fund a number of important initiatives in Africa, including bringing running water and basic equipment to a school in Tanzania. Helen has worked as a digital marketing consultant (IDM qualified) with various organisations, including Channel Mum, Truprint, Talk to Mums, and Micro Scooters. She loves to be creative in the brand campaigns she works on. Get in touch TODAY!

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