Home School

We have 4 kids that have attended public schools. Michelle is 14 and in the 8th grade, Steven is 11 and in the 5th grade, and the twins Aaron and Jennifer are 4 and have attended preschool. We have become so disappointed in the public school system because of various reasons that we have decided to home school our kids. We have researched the subject of home schooling and are convinced that it is the right thing for our kids. There are numerous resources on the internet and through publishers of home school materials.

After starting the home school program for our kids, we have learned many valuable lessons. One of the main things we learned was that even though we are not certified teachers and have no teaching experience, we are much better at teaching our children. Not because we are more educated or better teachers, but because we are sensitive to the needs of our kids. We know what they are interested in and how much attention span they have. We can tailor the lesson plans to suite their needs and interests. The kids actually do most of the teaching themselves. We learn to use everyday situations as lessons such as comparison shopping at the grocery store, or even objects in motion and centrifugal force by letting them ride on a roller coaster. We also are learning allot right along with the kids. The kids can do a book report on the books that interest them, instead of books that are chosen for them that they have no interest in. It makes since to me that a child will learn more by participating and using learning techniques that interest them.

We have researched many home school sites on the internet as well as resources in our favorite book stores. We have ordered catalogs of learning material and are always looking for learning opportunities. We can teach them about the bible and teach them to look to the bible for the truth. With a good Christian based home school program a kid can grow up with the right values and beliefs.

Below is a list of some useful sites for home school resources. Please let us know if there are any sites that should be on our list and we will be glad to add them. 

Core Knowledge Curriculum

The Library-In-The-Sky
 

Homeschool World

Edison Academy-The Fleitman Family Homeschool

Home Sweet Homeschool

Home Schooling Information

Sycamore Tree Homeschool Information and Resources

Home School Computing

Jon's Homeschool Resource Page

Newlink Lesson Plans Resources: Home School

American Home School Publishing

The Christian Link - Home School