Introduction
I am a full-time working parent who homeschools my children. Before I had kids, I didn't think twice about juggling the two jobs—I just did it. But now that we've been doing it for several years, there are some things we've learned along the way that can help other parents get started on their own homeschooling journey while still working full-time!
Use the benefits of homeschooling to your advantage.
You have more time to spend with your kids. It may not seem like it, but you do! You'll be able to take them places they wouldn't otherwise be able to go, like museums and parks. You'll also have the opportunity to learn together as a family—whether through reading, playing games, or even just talking about what's going on in their school life.
You can learn about other cultures by going on field trips around town (just make sure the sites aren't too far away). And suppose you want something more hands-on than watching TV shows together at home (or even making up your own!). In that case, there are plenty of educational resources for homeschooling families who are okay with traveling some distance from their homes every now and again but still want quality education without breaking any bank accounts!
You can also use online tutoring services such as Skype lessons, where teachers teach via video conference calls between students' homeschool classrooms instead of having them meet face-to-face as traditional public schools do - saving both money AND time when it comes down to how often these classes take place each week/month/quarter."
Use the benefits of being a multilingual family to your advantage.
If you and your partner are multilingual, it's possible to homeschool simultaneously. But if you only speak English and are worried about how your kids will do in school, this doesn't mean that you need to give up on learning languages—and think about how much easier it would be for them if they were bilingual!
If there is someone who speaks another language or two in your family, then they could help with homework or classwork. Your child may also use this as an opportunity to practice their new skills by speaking with their grandparents or older relatives who can help them out. This way, they'll learn more than just one language (which would still be helpful) but also get practice speaking with people outside their immediate environment while having fun doing so!
- Use the resources you have to your advantage.
- Use the internet to find resources.
- Use your library to find resources.
- Use your local community to find resources.
- Use your friends and family to find resources.
- Find things that interest your kids and make sure they have access to them at home or school, whether it's an app on their phone or a book that helps them learn about something new each day (like cooking).
Set up a routine and stick to it.
- Set up a routine and stick to it
Routines, like any other system, can help maintain order and consistency. They allow you to stay organized by ensuring that all your children are doing activities simultaneously every day. This keeps them from getting bored or distracted with other activities during school hours; they also ensure that their parents aren't constantly checking on them throughout the day (which becomes quite exhausting). A good routine will include things like meal times and bedtimes—but don't get too specific about these details! You'll want your family's schedule flexible enough so that no one gets upset or stressed out over missing something important.
Make up a schedule for studying, not just for activities at home and outside of the home.
Make sure you and your kids are on the same page regarding studying. If your child needs more time for homework, then don't make them feel guilty about it. It's okay if they have a hard time with it at first because that's how everyone goes through it!
If you're going to homeschool full-time, make sure that everything is arranged in advance, so there is no chance of getting caught off guard later on down the road when life throws curve balls at you unexpectedly. Having some things planned out ahead of time will help keep things calm during stressful moments like moving into a new house or changing schools/teachers after having been homeschooled for several years now (my husband).
Try online classes for extracurricular activities or additional schooling on subjects that are difficult or that you don't have time to work on with your kids.
Online classes are a great option for kids who struggle in school. If your child is ahead of the curve, it can be hard for them to keep up with their classmates, and there may come a time when they need to perform at their best. In this case, online learning might be just what you need!
Online courses can also benefit children with special needs because many of these classes are adaptive or purpose-built for students with special needs.
Be flexible and stick with what works best for your family while ensuring you all get some quality time together each day.
- Don't get too stressed out by the idea of homeschooling. It's easy to feel like you're missing out on all sorts of things, but it's important to remember that you can do many things at home without leaving your kids behind.
- Don't worry about what other people think of your choice or how they will respond when they find out what you're doing—it's not their business, and they don't know anyway (and if they did, then it wouldn't matter).
- Make sure that whatever learning process works best for your family is followed through consistently and regularly. Hence, no one gets bored or frustrated with having nothing scheduled in their day-to-day lives outside work hours or after school/nights when everyone should be getting ready for bed!
Homeschooling can be done when you're also working full-time as long as you focus on making it work well for your family.
Homeschooling is a great way to spend time with your kids, and it can be done even when you're working full-time. However, if you want to homeschool at the same time as working full-time, some things must be taken into consideration.
- Make sure that your child has the proper resources for learning. You don't want them getting bored or distracted by something else while they're trying to study!
- Set aside time each week for everyone to get together and do something fun together (like playing games). This will help them stay motivated while they're at school too!
Conclusion
There are many advantages to homeschooling and full-time work, and it's a great way for parents who want to be involved in their children's lives but also have a career. It can also help with career flexibility so that you can travel or work abroad occasionally, which will be helpful if your kids end up going there for university years.
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