Beyond the Textbook: Getting Home Schooled Kids Out of the House
Sep 06, 2023
If you have a local community college or adult education center they may offer summer programs for homeschooled children of all ages. Oftentimes these classes include an auto shop, how to fix a flat tire, how to complete an oil change and even landscaping. By offering your children options outside of the homeschool classroom and beyond textbooks, you may just open a door to finding a hidden talent or passion.
Children of all ages enjoy going on field trips, experimenting in the kitchen, and having free time for themselves. Be sure to schedule activities outside of your home so your children can still be in social groups and interact with the public. Your local library may offer afterschool activity groups, reading discussion groups, and other interest-based events. These are fun to attend and are usually at no cost to you and your family.
Volunteering will also bring both fun and functional experience to your children’s homeschooling schedule. If your child shows an interest in the medical field then contact your local hospital or health clinic to see if they have any volunteer opportunities. Additional volunteer opportunities may be found at:
- Food banks
- Soup kitchen
- Community clean-up
- YMCA Summer Camps
- Campgrounds
One last thought about adding fun to your lessons is to consider joining a local social and educational based group such as:
- Girl Scouts
- Boy Scouts
- 4-H
These organizations combine hands-on activities with written lessons and require participating in every aspect of their chosen topic. When you join one of these groups, your student is learning, having fun, and socializing. This information looks great in the homeschooler's portfolio and even is useful for when they start applying for their first job. The life skills that are learned in a group setting give you a break from being the homeschooling parent because you may be able to drop your student off for an hour or so once a week. This small break can give you the opportunity to grade papers or just take a break. Remember, you need to have fun and take breaks just as much as your children.
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