You weren’t quite sure how this last year was going to work with suddenly homeschooling your child while also working full time, but somehow, you survived. And you and your child may have potentially thrived during the experience, finding the right balance of schoolwork, bonding, and enough time for you to focus on your 9-5 job too. Now that the school year is coming to a close yet again, are you both thinking that homeschooling may be in your future for next fall as well?
What the Future Holds
With so many unknowns still in the air when it comes to schools staying open or shutting down again, it can feel like a roller coaster. Even if you had a lot of trepidation towards homeschooling to begin with, it’s now a familiar and easy routine for you and your child, making a return to a school building even more stressful for both of you. But where do you begin? And what materials do you choose? Global Student Network offers the best in online curriculum schooling, leaving the fuss and stress out of selecting workbooks, textbooks, and figuring out how you’re going to structure your new homeschooling studies.
Where to Begin?
It can feel slightly intimidating when it comes to structuring and scheduling all the different subjects and homework required for your child, plus all the physical activities to keep him or her engaged and active. Having a strong homeschooling network online can help you build a better model of what you want your child to learn, and at their own pace. Most online schools are available 24/7, working around your busy schedule, and can even offer summer classes, giving your child a slight edge on their education. Keep in mind the age of your child now, and as he or she continues to grow, what his or her needs are going to be in the coming years and whether you will need to cater more to extra activities, or break up the day more when it comes to his or her schooling in order for them to fully retain the information.
Also keep in mind your current job and any current or future projects you have in the works. Will your workload increase or decrease later this year? Did you have more flexibility in your hours and remote work this past year but will have to go back into the building soon? These questions will help guide you on where you will be in the future and how much time you will truly have to devote to your child’s schooling. And remember that you don’t have to spend the entire day teaching your child, which can ease up on your workload at home and leave you to better focus on your own job.
You Got This!
In the end, having the drive and excitement to continue homeschooling into the next school year is all you need to succeed. Both you and your child will balance all the necessary workloads so you both have time to work on what’s important, while also having time to relax and have fun. The thrill of continuing to homeschool can help you formulate a schedule and curriculum that fits your child’s needs exactly.