| It is said to be a myth that home schooling | | | | reading aloud and poetry reading can be done |
| is easier and simpler than traditional | | | | during the evening or even be shifted to |
| schooling. Compared to traditional schooling, | | | | bedtime. This way the teaching can be done on |
| home schooling requires more attention and | | | | a casual level, without being too stressful, |
| hard work from the student as well as the | | | | and with the children bonding with the |
| parent. The child needs to be under fairly | | | | parents. |
| constant surveillance and vigilance to ensure | | | | |
| that the studies are not being neglected. | | | | Manage Expenses |
| Working individuals have a tough time | | | | |
| juggling home and work. Hence, many quit jobs | | | | Set aside a certain amount for the schooling |
| and concentrate wholly on the childs home | | | | expenses. Even if you dont have to spend on |
| schooling, while others divide their work and | | | | the uniforms, commuting, and educational |
| the care of their kids between themselves and | | | | fees, there are still other expenses like the |
| their spouse. For instance, both husband and | | | | books and stationary, learning aids etc, |
| wife can take up jobs so that each can be at | | | | which have to be bought from time to time. |
| home to be with their child at different | | | | |
| times of the day, or week. In order to find | | | | Recreation- outdoor trips |
| time for both schooling and work, one needs | | | | |
| to schedule and manage time. | | | | Working individuals have to make sure that |
| | | | home schooling is not limited to theoretical |
| The following are some suggestions you could | | | | studies. The students need to get practical |
| follow to simplify work and homeschooling | | | | knowledge about certain subjects. Like in the |
| requirements | | | | case of learning about animals and birds, one |
| | | | could organize a field trip to a zoo. This |
| Organize work | | | | will not only prove to be an educational |
| | | | outing but will also be a fun trip. Stressing |
| If you are working on a part time job or have | | | | too much on study can make it boring and |
| an independent business you can organize the | | | | discouraging to the student. |
| day according to the study timings of the | | | | |
| child. Since you have opted for home | | | | Lastly, if there is also a toddler at home, |
| schooling, it is your duty to pay ample | | | | parents should hire a baby sitter so that the |
| attention towards your childs education. | | | | toddlers needs do not encroach during the |
| Allocate time for classes according to | | | | class time of the older child. The baby |
| scheduled timings, which you can work out | | | | sitter can also be handy when you have to |
| with your child. If you are working on an | | | | rush for an important meeting and there is no |
| independent basis or work from home, avoid | | | | one to look after the kids. Children above 10 |
| taking up work during class timings. Keep | | | | years of age need to be given special |
| your phones on voice mail informing callers | | | | attention as what they learn has an impact on |
| that you are busy with the childs studies. If | | | | their education in the long run. |
| the child feels ignored and neglected because | | | | |
| of constant intervention from your work, he | | | | All said and done, if the parents are not |
| or she may lose interest in studies. | | | | able to manage both work and home, it is |
| | | | always advisable to choose what is best for |
| Schedule school timings | | | | the child. Getting your priorities right |
| | | | simplifies the process, and the child is not |
| Schedule the timings for the studies | | | | deprived of its essential education. |
| according to the subjects. Things like | | | | |