This school year marks year 9 of homeschooling with our family. In the beginning, it seemed to be such an overwhelming part of our lifestyle. We knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Lord had called our family to this journey, but it didn't mean it made it an easy journey.
I read books, lots of books, on homeschooling. I watched videos, took notes, went to homeschooling conferences, and surrounded myself with other like-minded homeschooling families. All of these things I do NOT regret.
However, there are 5 things, if given the opportunity, I would do differently.
1.) I would never attempt teaching history with a typical history textbook. Living books, videos, and field trips have proven much more effective for us.
2.) I would start using IEW in elementary. It would save a lot of heartache, tears, and money in the long run.
3.) I would have tried Math-U-See and All About Spelling sooner.
4.) I would have trusted my gut instinct and had my child tested earlier. The information I received on how to better teach him with dyslexia would have helped us both.
5.) I would have relaxed more... and taken the time to REALLY be there with the kids more. I let work distract me from what the kids were doing many days... or worse, I let FACEBOOK distract me from spending time with my kids. I don't have children in elementary grades now, and those years went by so quickly.
Veteran homeschooling moms, what are some things you would do differently?
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