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What To Look For In Homeschooling Programs

By: Kayley Kenzie

Parents are finding that homeschooling is becoming a more popular choice day after day. Every year there is a growth of about 7 - 15% of parents who decide to teach their children at home.

At the moment, there are around two million children who are getting their instruction from homeschooling programs.

Homeschooling is a hotly debated topic, but the evidence is clear: Homeschooled children are thriving. Children taught at home tend to do better academically than their public school counterparts. Homeschooled children ace standardized tests and excel in college.

A passion for lifelong learning is passed on to children who are taught at home. Most families homeschool their children with college as a goal.

Families have some flexibility when they use homeschooling programs. Children aren't just taught skills and basic knowledge: They master the skills. Children set the pace, and there is no rush to finish one concept and move on to the next.

Homeschooled children learn to compete with themselves. There's no need to worry about keeping up with other students. One-on-one time with the teacher is another luxury they enjoy. Each lesson can be tailored to fit their needs.

Just as an example, say your child is proficient in English but has a hard time doing math. You might use homeschooling programs that focus more strongly on math and spend less time on English.

This is one of the greatest benefits of homeschooling programs. Not only are you working closely with your child's learning speed, you are also factoring in your child's strengths and weaknesses.

When you use homeschooling programs, you don't have to stick to a rigid schedule. Since you're teaching at home, you have full control over when and how the lessons are conducted.

This isn't to say that having a routine or a schedule isn't important. It does mean that you have a lot of flexibility to begin and end a lesson whenever you want to. You can end sooner when your child finishes his or her work.

Homeschooling programs offer another luxury: The ability to teach in a safe, secure environment. Parents can choose to create a learning environment that is comfortable for their children.

If your child is learning about animals or plants, you might decide to have school lessons at a museum or a zoo.

With homeschooling programs you have the flexibility of incorporating more fieldtrips that help with learning. Sometimes these are more practical than lecturing as if you were in a traditional classroom.

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