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But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as EAGLES
they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint… Isaiah
40:31.
Getting started
Some Educational Approaches: Recommendations
How Do We Choose Our Approach to Homeschooling?
Experimenting with different approaches will allow you to find the one which best suits your family.
The time taken in researching “your style” can take two
to three years, or become obvious after two or three attempts with
different approaches.
Clearly defined goals in core subject areas (math and language
arts) are helpful, without necessarily establishing a strict time limit
for the first years of schooling. It is well known that boys are not
ready for formal instruction at the same time as girls for certain
skills (particularly reading and writing).
Integration of subjects allows for children to work on the same
topic at the same time, each according to his/her capacities and level
of learning.
In a typical day, children 6 to 8 years old can be exposed to 2 to
4 periods of formal instruction, 15 to 20 minutes each. This gives them
ample time for play!
Keeping written records of the acquired knowledge and skills your
children demonstrate for the first time (baking bread, planning the
family garden, etc.) will be easy to insert in a portfolio.
You are worried there may be “holes” in your
children’s education? Remember that what is important is that
they develop the aptitude of learning how to learn. This way, they will
be equipped for life!
See also:
How To Get Organized
Some Educational Approaches
Motivations
