The thought of home schooling a child can be overwhelming sometimes. Most people don't think they are adequate or qualified to home school. Parenting often feels the same. Many times we don't feel adequate or qualified to be a parent either. That's part of life, though, and we are learning along the way. Here are some tips you can use to home school your child with success:

1. Observe your child and get to know your child. Do they learn best in the morning? Do they like to have a loud or quiet environment? Are they easily distracted? These are all points to consider when getting to know your child and setting up a learning environment in which they can learn best.

2. Watch for cues of burnout. Is your child showing a great resistance to your efforts? Are they yelling or acting differently than they normally act? Adjust your approach and possibly even your curriculum if you are not able to help your child through these behaviors. There are so many approaches to learning and teaching methods that it would be a shame to stick to one method just because it is easiest or most comfortable just for you.

3. Choose books and curriculum wisely. Choosing the correct books or curriculum can make all the difference in the world in a child's attitude toward learning. Realize that you will buy some things you don't need. Every home school parent makes mistakes, but for the most part if they know their children well, they will be able to choose books that will help their child learn most effectively.

4. Variety is the spice of life. Make sure you insert some field trips, outdoor learning, interviews with professionals, games, and any other ideas you may have. You don't have to have a bunch of fun and games all the time, but a little variety once in a while can keep the spice in your home school week. Children learn a great deal from games. Public school teachers use them all the time. Why not declare a Friday, once in a while, a game day and play games. You'll be surprised how much math and language your child can learn just by playing with you.

Homeschooling your child with success doesn't have to be stressful or complicated. Get to know your children and experiment with what works and what doesn't.

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Heidi Johnson specializes in helping families find resources to simplify and improve their lives.

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