As a homeschooling parent, I can say that it’s not easy making sure I cover all of the subjects my children need, much less all of the subjects that they want. We have an online homeschool curriculum that more than satisfies the requirements for language arts, math, science and social studies (at least for grade levels K-8 at any rate). We supplement with yet another online program for spelling, vocabulary and even handwriting. But when children start developing personal interests and trying to explore natural talents, like art, fine arts and creative writing…well, that’s when things can get tough for many parents.
Take creative writing for example. That’s an area where many homeschooling parents struggle. But you don’t have to. As with any other homeschool program you look at for your children, you will find one that will mesh with your family. You may have to take pieces from a couple of different programs, but you will find something that works.
Look at your current curriculum as a guide. If your children work well with a complete, or boxed, curriculum comprised of textbooks and workbooks, then you may want to go that route with your writing program. If your children do well with online instruction in other subjects, then you may want to look into an online writing curriculum. There are great online programs out there, like Time4Writing. Time4Writing has a multitude of eight week courses you can choose from, in all grade levels from elementary to high school.
A huge benefit to an online program like T4W, is that your homeschooler actually has an online teacher. This can take at least a small portion of the teaching burden away from a homeschooling parent. Your homeschoolers will also have to report to said teacher, which is something many homeschooling parents appreciate as it gives their children an opportunity to be accountable to someone other than just mom and dad.
Whether you go with workbooks or an online program, creative writing help is out there for homeschoolers. And regardless of which direction you go, you’ll know you are helping your child learn something they want to learn, and do well with it!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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