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Tips & Tricks: Do's and Don'ts

Here are some do's and don'ts when homeschooling. Feel free to add some in the comments below.

Do's:
  • Not all child are the same so get the curriculum that works best for each child
  • Praise your child when they do something good or something that they have been struggling with
  • Read a lot to your child
  • Let them be a kid not everything has to be educational
  • Take breaks if necessary
  • Do your own schedule; you do not need to copy others
  • Join a homeschool group if possible
  • Go out in the world; museums, zoo, water park, etc.
  • Always encourage your child
  • Explore things your child show interest in

Don'ts:
  • Compare your child to another
  • Yell or show frustration
  • Just write everything for your child
  • Tell your child they are doing bad or that they are behind
  • Show your child grade until they are older
  • Push something your child is not ready for
  • Let other people question your child to make sure they are doing good unless your doctor is concerned and then get a professional; your sister's cousin's nephew is not an expert nor is grandma
  • Worry about making your child weird
  • Get mad if your child forgets something
  • Leave the TV or other distracting things on during school



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