homeschool my children

My Child is in 5th grade

Currently I’m in school getting my teaching certificate so that I can teach high school science, and now that I’ve done some of my student teaching, it is so obvious to me how public schools are failing our kids. And it’s like, I could be the best teacher in the world, and I still can’t be the best teacher for each individual kid, because every kid has different needs! There’s just no way to win with public school, which is why I don’t plan on sending my (future) children there (although I do believe it’s a combined decision with both parents and child and homeschooling isn’t for everyone).

I suppose if my future mate is opposed to homeschooling, and we make enough money, I wouldn’t mind putting my kids into a Montessori private school, because I really believe in their philosophy. Otherwise, I think homeschooling is extremely do-able at many different income levels, especially with the support of homeschooling co-ops. I’m willing to make all kinds of sacrifices if necessary to make it work, because it really is that important to me.

And wow! 31 out of 31 people think this is worth doing! That’s pretty good odds right there. :D

My two boys each have very distinct educational needs which our small rural school district cannot accommodate. There are no charter schools in this region and IEPs seem to be a bad joke at my kids’ expense. I won’t go into the laundry list of other reasons public school has consistently been a disservice to these children.

I am currently homeschooling. I will see the rewards later I hope.

My son is only 1 but I hope to be able to homeschool, or even unschool, him. The conventional system of schooling is broken. Children are conditioned to hate learning, and curiosity is crushed.

Yes, I’m even contemplating customizing my degree for that specific purpose. All my other career goals can do without a college education.

I’m thinking about homeschooling my 5th grader. I’ve pick up my information and is finishing up. I’m not sure what to put for the schedule and the amount of hours per day, days per weeks,number of weeks. I fell like its a trick question even with the question, give a brief description of basic core curriculum? Do anyone have some advice for me.

I feel like I am more interested in their success than any teacher. I am plenty educated as well. I do not worry about socialization, that is not what school is for.

Besides, God instructed us to walk with the wise, not our peers.

Can it work? I have a plan. We shall see. I’ll keep me posted.

It’s official – we’re going to start homeschooling our two girls this year!