How a full-time working mom can homeschool her children

Homeschooling is not only for parents who want to take a hands-on approach to their children’s educations.

It’s also an option for full-time working moms who want to take advantage of the flexibility that comes with being at home.

Once you know what works best for your family, it can be easy(ish) to get started on this educational journey.

Homeschooling can work well for a full-time working mom.

You are a full-time working mom and you want to homeschool your children.

You may be wondering if this is even possible, but it is!

There are many benefits of homeschooling as a working mom, including:

Having more time to spend with your kids.
Being able to teach them what you know about a subject when it’s relevant for them.
Learning alongside your children, reinforcing what they learn in school at home.

Homeschooling can work well for any busy mom who wants to spend more time with their kids and help them succeed in school.

Homeschooling works so well because there is no need for bus rides or long commutes which would eat up valuable family time away from each other (and make life harder).

It just takes planning, structure and flexibility to make it work.

Planning is the key to homeschooling success. You have to plan out your lessons, decide what to teach and when, organize your materials and find time in the day for everything. It may seem overwhelming at first but it will become second nature after a while.
Structure/Flexibility: You will juggle both structure and flexibility when you first begin homeschooling. Having a structure and routine is important for you and your child. While being flexible will come in handing when unexpected situations arise.

Consider your child’s grade level when deciding how to start homeschooling.

Your child’s grade level will depend on his or her age, interests, abilities and learning style. Consider your child’s personality and temperament as well.

For example, if your fourth-grader is exceptionally mature for her age and is interested in learning how to read advance materials ahead of schedule, then consider skipping ahead with a homeschool curriculum that offers lessons at higher levels than the public school norm.

If your preschooler loves art class at school but would rather work on tracing letters or numbers instead of drawing faces and bodies like most four year olds do (and has no problem doing it), then perhaps you could start him or her off with a different booklist than what other parents use for their children of similar ages.

Make sure you have the information you need about your state’s laws and regulations.

The first thing you need to do is make sure you have all the information you need about your state’s laws and regulations.

You should also check out your state’s homeschooling requirements, guidelines or suggestions.

This will give you an idea of what it takes to be a successful homeschooler in your area.

Before you get started, ask yourself these questions:

Before you get started, ask yourself these questions:

How much time will you have?
How will you handle grading?
What is the best way for your home to be set up so that it works for both school and “home” time?
What tech tools do you need?

How much time will you have?

Before you can even think about how to schedule your child’s school day, you need to plan your own workday. If you have an office job, this shouldn’t be too difficult. Just set your alarm and get up on time every morning to make it into work at a decent hour—or at all!

If you’re a stay-at-home mom who works from home, it will take more planning (and maybe some tough conversations with other family members). You’ll need a regular block of time where there are no distractions or interruptions so that you can focus on whatever project is most pressing for that day and complete it before taking care of the kids’ needs. The best way for me to do this was by getting up early every morning so that I could tackle my tasks before taking care of my children’s needs later in the day.*

How will you handle grading?

When it comes to grading, you have a few options. You can use a grading scale that is similar to the one used by your child’s school. For example, if he or she has been using letter grades in math and science classes at school (A = 90-100; B = 80-89; etc.), you might want to grade assignments on his or her report card using the same system.

Alternatively, you could choose to use a completely different grading scale at home than what they use at school. This could be especially helpful if your child doesn’t do well on tests or assignments in the classroom but does well when given more time and freedom on their own work. For example, instead of assigning letter grades for homework assignments, assign numbers based on how well each assignment was completed:

5 = Great job! Completed all tasks with ease and detail

4 = Very good job! Most tasks completed correctly with some small mistakes made along the way

3 = Good job! Completed most of the basic requirements but had trouble with some important parts (e1g., understanding key concepts)

What is the best way for your home to be set up so that it works for both school and “home” time?

It’s important to set up your home so that it works for both school and “home” time. If you have children, the best way for your home to be set up is with a separate space for them to play, sleep, and do homework.

In this section of the article, I’ll talk about how you can set up a quiet area in your house where your child(ren) can do their homework without disturbing others who may be working (or sleeping!).

What tech tools do you need?

Some moms feel that technology is a necessity to homeschooling and some don’t. This is a matter of personal choice, but I think it’s best to start off with the assumption that tech tools are not required for you to homeschool your child.

If you decide that you do want to use some sort of technology in your home schooling, there are many ways it can help:

It can help keep you organized by keeping track of what lessons have been completed and which ones remain.
You can communicate with teachers via email or text message if needed.
You can see what progress has been made or where there may be gaps in knowledge or skill acquisition by using online resources such as Khan Academy and Mathletics.

Where will you get curriculum?

In order to get started homeschooling, you will need to find a curriculum that fits your child’s needs. A curriculum is a set of lessons that include the materials needed and instructions on how they should be used. There are several ways to find curricula:

You can buy a pre-made package of lessons and resources. These packages usually contain books, workbooks and other supplies as well as lesson plans for each unit or subject area. Some companies also offer support services such as teacher training workshops or telephone support from trained staff members who can help answer questions about the material in their courses.
You can make your own custom curriculum by purchasing individual books or sets of workbooks for each subject and combining them in any way you choose (for example, reading aloud from one book while your child completes exercises from another). This method requires careful planning so that you don’t spend too much time on one topic before moving on to another; however it does allow you maximum flexibility when choosing which materials suit your needs best!
Finally there is always “the middle ground:” buying an already developed but not necessarily complete coursebook set such as those available through The Old Schoolhouse magazine or Teaching Textbooks’ website where teachers could then add their own personal touches based upon their specific needs/desires while still benefiting from having access to professional advice concerning subjects like science experiments/projects etcetera.”

Who else can help?

Homeschooling groups can be helpful in providing support and encouraging your child’s education. You may also want to join a homeschooling co-op, which is a group of families who meet once or twice each week to discuss the curriculum and plan activities.

In addition, there are online support groups for parents of children with special needs or for parents who are homeschooling their children at home full-time. Local homeschooling support groups may also be available in your area.

Homeschooling is demanding but it is possible, especially if you already have a schedule in place.

As with anything else, the first step in homeschooling is learning all that you can about it and understanding what will be expected of you as a parent. The National Home Education Research Institute has helpful information on how to get started homeschooling your children and what curriculum to use. You may also want to look into getting help from other parents who are already homeschooling their children or asking friends who home school their kids for recommendations. Once you have gotten started with your homeschooling schedule, keep track of how much time each subject takes up so that when scheduling next week’s lessons or planning out what needs to be done next month, it won’t seem overwhelming; after all, this is supposed to be fun!

Part-time working moms have the same right to education for their children as full-time working moms do. Homeschooling can be a great option, but it is still important that you understand your state’s laws and regulations so that you know what your rights are as a parent. Before starting down this path, make sure you have all of your ducks in a row so that you don’t get caught off guard when things don’t go exactly according to plan!

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