Teaching a child how to read is a crucial part of their education and a major concern for homeschooling families. Strong reading skills are important not just in English class, but in every subject area. Even when you are studying history or biology, good reading and comprehension skills are critical. During the day, homeschooling parents need to create a balance between the different subjects they teach, but reading does not need to be confined to school hours. Encourage your child to read beyond what is required for school work. Children who take up reading as a hobby will perform better in most subjects. Begin prodding your child into reading by getting your child books on topics they are interested in, whether it’s tornadoes, insects or airplanes.

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Our image of homeschooling has changes drastically in the last century. When we hear the word homeschooling, we no longer see a picture of five or six children sitting a round a table scribbling away as a stern mother watches over them and lectures. Today, we have a variety of different ways to practice homeschooling that include outdoor activities, arts and crafts, sports and the use of advanced technology. The Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling certainly is not the most modern of homeschooling philosophies but it remains to be one of the most popular. In this article, I will guide you through some of milestones of the Charlotte Mason Method.

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When you decide to homeschool your child, you are committing to taking charge of your child’s education. There are many amazing benefits to homeschooling, but the responsibility and time commitment is significant as well. You probably need to spend a good amount of time planning lessons and units. A great way to end a unit is with a project. Projects help children sum up, review and implement everything they have learned.

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