In honor of Thanksgiving, I thought I'd write a little bit about why I'm thankful to be a homeschooling mom. I know homeschooling isn't the right fit for every kid or every family, but it is definitely the right choice for my family. I feel so blessed to have this opportunity to help my kids learn and grow everyday, and to get to play such an active, front seat role in their education.
Time Together
I am so incredibly thankful to get so much time with my kids everyday. Everyone talks about how fast these years go and I don't want to miss any of it. I honestly can't imagine sending my kids off for more than half the day, 5 days a week.
I also love being the one who gets to be there, watching my children learn and discover new things. It's beautiful to watch a child master something new.
Flexibility
I am thankful for the flexible schedule homeschooling allows our family. I love that we can wake up whenever we're ready and that we avoid all those early morning walks to the bus stop in the cold. I enjoy our impromptu field trips and family activities when my husband gets called off work.
I am thankful we can be be flexible in our learning methods. I love that my kids can play an active role in what and how they learn. I can tailor suit lessons to fit each child's individual interests and needs. And if something we do doesn't work, we can try something new.
New Friends
Another thing I am thankful for is all the opportunities to meet new people and make new friends that homeschooling has brought my family. People tend to worry about homeschooled kids getting enough social opportunities, but that has definitely never been an issue for us. Our area has a homeschool group that meets weekly at the park and also does occasional group field trips and other get togethers. They are such an awesome and welcoming group. We are so blessed to have them all in our lives.
Peace Of Mind
I love the peace of mind that homeschooling gives me. I know my kids are safe because they are always with me or with an adult I personally know and trust. I don't have to worry about unsafe drivers on the road while my kids wait for the bus. Just this week I heard of more than one accident involving kids crossing the street after getting off the school bus. I'm thankful that it's just one less thing for me to worry about.
I love that I can be sure my kids are getting a quality education. I can be sure they are getting the individual attention they need and are not getting over looked or left behind in a class with 30 students and only one teacher. I also get to be the one choosing what curriculum we use, so I know all the details about the resources and materials my kids are using.
There are so many reasons I am thankful for this opportunity!
What are the reasons you are most thankful to be a homeschooling family??
If you enjoyed this post, check out:
-Homeschool Curriculum And Resources: My Top Picks
-Learning To Read Is Not A Race
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I am so incredibly thankful to get so much time with my kids everyday. Everyone talks about how fast these years go and I don't want to miss any of it. I honestly can't imagine sending my kids off for more than half the day, 5 days a week.
I also love being the one who gets to be there, watching my children learn and discover new things. It's beautiful to watch a child master something new.
Flexibility
I am thankful for the flexible schedule homeschooling allows our family. I love that we can wake up whenever we're ready and that we avoid all those early morning walks to the bus stop in the cold. I enjoy our impromptu field trips and family activities when my husband gets called off work.
I am thankful we can be be flexible in our learning methods. I love that my kids can play an active role in what and how they learn. I can tailor suit lessons to fit each child's individual interests and needs. And if something we do doesn't work, we can try something new.
New Friends
Another thing I am thankful for is all the opportunities to meet new people and make new friends that homeschooling has brought my family. People tend to worry about homeschooled kids getting enough social opportunities, but that has definitely never been an issue for us. Our area has a homeschool group that meets weekly at the park and also does occasional group field trips and other get togethers. They are such an awesome and welcoming group. We are so blessed to have them all in our lives.
Peace Of Mind
I love the peace of mind that homeschooling gives me. I know my kids are safe because they are always with me or with an adult I personally know and trust. I don't have to worry about unsafe drivers on the road while my kids wait for the bus. Just this week I heard of more than one accident involving kids crossing the street after getting off the school bus. I'm thankful that it's just one less thing for me to worry about.
I love that I can be sure my kids are getting a quality education. I can be sure they are getting the individual attention they need and are not getting over looked or left behind in a class with 30 students and only one teacher. I also get to be the one choosing what curriculum we use, so I know all the details about the resources and materials my kids are using.
There are so many reasons I am thankful for this opportunity!
What are the reasons you are most thankful to be a homeschooling family??
If you enjoyed this post, check out:
-Homeschool Curriculum And Resources: My Top Picks
-Learning To Read Is Not A Race
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I am thankful to be home with my children and not have the extra worries of them attending public school.
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