I started homeschooling my son during the pandemic like most people probably did. To our surprise, we actually really enjoyed it. I make a schedule for the week. I try to span out each subject to every other day. Monday and Wednesday is spelling which usually consists of ABC order, sentences, 3 times each, word search, or definitions. After spelling is language arts. I personally like to use the ixl website. The ixl website has all the subjects on the site. Next we have art. I usually start with a YouTube video explaining certain types of art or artists and then he tries to portray that on paper. We do science on ixl as well and then we eat lunch. Usually during lunch I let him watch a movie to give him a little break. After lunch we do our daily exercise, which consists of just dance, exercise videos, tennis, jogging, or riding bike, This may seem like a lot but keep I mind we only do every subject for 15-30 minutes.
On Tuesday and Thursday, I have him read a book on Epic. This is a website that has al kinds of books and videos for kids. I then make him do reading comprehension about the book he just read. He does social studies on ixl and then math. Tuesday nights he goes to his cub scout meeting, so we incorporate that into his schooling. On Friday, we either do a science experiment, project, or field trip. We do schoolwork everyday from about 8 -11. While he is doing his schoolwork I tend to all the house duties or make any phone calls. In the evening when my husband gets home from work I go rollerblading around my neighborhood and then take my time in the shower taking care of my skin and pampering myself. I make sure to take time for myself. We then have a family dinner together and watch a little t.v or play video games together. Then my husband and I have time together.
My main solution is to stay organized and have a schedule. Some days of course, will get off schedule. He may be sick or we may sleep in. I may have to run to the store or may not feel well myself. Things can happen and you need to have a relaxed attitude. Yes, he is also very socialized and has many friends. Like I mentioned before, he goes to cub scouts on Tuesdays and takes a coding class on Mondays. He also plays sp0orts for the county on the weekends.
Now with work; I had a full time as a vet assistant at an animal rescue. I would take hi to work with me and he would do his school work in my office. I know a lot of people do not have this option. I now have a side business and can make my own schedule. I pet sit and walk their animals for them. This works for our family. I will write a different article about this later. I feel like with homeschooling he learns easier and I can do it in a style that works for him. At school he would always come home saying that he didn’t learn anything. He was always very advanced and would learn everything the first time he was taught. When you are in a classroom with 20 plus kids, the teacher has to go at a slow pace so everyone in the class can learn the specific subject. This process would bore my son. Homeschooling works for our family and our lifestyle but it doesn’t work for every family.
This is the link to Epic
This is the link to ixl
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