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When to Start Homeschool
Homeschooling can be started whenever the parent and child feel that it would be beneficial. It is easiest to start at the beginning of a new semester, especially when using a curriculum or online school, but partial-homeschool or homeschool methods can be started earlier.
How to Homeschool While Working from Home
Creating detailed, scheduled lesson plans and keeping the home and work schedules organized are simple ways to work from home while homeschooling children. Remaining flexible, balanced, and teaching children tools in self-reliance and responsibility allows parents to homeschool children and work.
How to Choose Homeschool Curriculum
When choosing your homeschool curriculum, it’s important to consider your homeschool style, school schedule, family size, and interests.
Deschooling: Homeschooling After Public School
Deschooling After Public School Deschooling after your child was enrolled in public school can be used to help your child transistion into learning in a homeschool enviornment. It allows both you and your child a chance to get familiar with your learning...
Who Teaches Homeschool?
In homeschool, the parent is the one responsible for the students’ education. The parent will also identify the child’s level, select any curriculum, present lessons, and keep school records depending on the method of homeschooling that is chosen.
Online Homeschool: Pros & Cons
Online and virtual schooling is gaining much popularity amongst homeschooling families. Especially after many families were forced to virtual school during the pandemic. However, it's not the solution for all. Our family tried online school and quit after six months. ...
Can You Homeschool and Work Full Time?
Yes! You can homeschool and work full-time. Even with younger grade school children and children of multiple ages you can successfully homeschool. This can be achieved in many ways such as scheduling “school” work during off days and after work hours, utilizing online/digital curriculum, and even having grandparents or other caregivers oversee children’s schooling
How to Homeschool Children of Multiple Ages
How to homeschool children of multiple ages is a common question for newbie homeschoolers. It can be difficult to conceptualize such an idea. Especially since many homeschool families were public schooled themselves. Due to familiarity, it’s understandable to teach...
Homeschool Routine: with Six Children
Daily Homeschool Schedule
7:30-8:15am Wake up (Brush teeth, get dressed)
8:15-8:45am Breakfast
8:45-9:30am Morning Chores
9:30am-11: 45am Spelling, Writing, Math, Grammar
12pm-1:00pm LUNCH (Logic& Reasoning discussions during lunch)
1pm-1:30pm Afternoon Chores
1:30-2:30pm Independent Reading/Quiet Time
2:30-3:15pm History/Science
About Brian & Paula Ray
We are Brian and Paula Ray, partners in life, business, and homeschooling our clan of six. We live simply, laugh hard, and love even harder. Life with us get messy sometimes, and when it does, we usually make something yummy out of it! We're glad you're coming along this journey with us.
Contact Us
info@brianandpaularay.com
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