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Babs
Curious to hear from families who are homeschooling but do not use workbooks as a means of their curriculum. I don't know if this is completely possible, thinking at some point kids would be doing some kind of worksheets. What other methods of curriculum or teaching to you use? Just looking for alternative methods to keep my kids from being bored or feeling like they are back in public school where they have been unchallenged and frustrated. Thanks for the tips in advance.
Answer
There are lots of options.
Field trips. Go to museums, zoos, historical sites, and other places. Go on nature walks and explore. Wherever you go, even just on simple errands, point out things of interest and ask questions to get them thinking, answer their questions (or work on researching the answers together). If you can find a local homeschool support group (try on Yahoo! Groups), they'll likely have a variety of field trip options to consider, if you want company on these trips.
Videos. Watch educational videos, DVDs, U-Tube or other online sources. There are lots of great educational programs.
Games. Board games, video games, online games. There are many educational games that you can buy or make.
Hands-on. Build something. Use a science kit. Make a model. Construct something from wood, or fabric, or whatever. Use written directions. Show them how to use the tools and fix errors. Cook something. Learn a hobby. You'd be amazed at how much kids can learn through projects of different sorts.
Library and other books. Why do you need worksheets? Without using a single worksheet the kids can learn a lot. We read through a lot of ordinary books. The nonfiction section of the library has great science and history books that can be read and discussed, or they can draw pictures or write something to explain what was just read to them. Or read literature--either on their own, or read it aloud and talk about it as you go along.
Classes. Try signing up for some classes through a local recreation center, community center, private company, museum, or homeschool support group. We've taken classes on martial arts, knitting and crocheting, swimming, human anatomy building a model of the body with organs from paper, drama, and more. We've used 4-H materials for practically free courses on sewing and bicycle safety. We know other homeschoolers who've taken gardening classes, gymnastics, art, dance, and much more. If you search long enough, you'll likely find options in your community.
Use your kids' interests, too. When my son was really interested in Legos, I found ways to use Legos to teach about physics. I found directions online for building a variety of machines, after I'd read to him about some basic physics concepts. Science was much more interesting when it involved his favorite toy.
Car schooling. We listen to tapes or CDs in the car going places. The kids can use flashcards or quiz each other, and we have some great educational conversations in the car.
Fun. Don't forget that visiting a park, or the beach, or a ball game can be considered PE. Visiting a Renaissance Festival or a battle reenactment can count as history. Look for fun things going on in the community and throw them into your homeschooling somewhere.
There are lots of options.
Field trips. Go to museums, zoos, historical sites, and other places. Go on nature walks and explore. Wherever you go, even just on simple errands, point out things of interest and ask questions to get them thinking, answer their questions (or work on researching the answers together). If you can find a local homeschool support group (try on Yahoo! Groups), they'll likely have a variety of field trip options to consider, if you want company on these trips.
Videos. Watch educational videos, DVDs, U-Tube or other online sources. There are lots of great educational programs.
Games. Board games, video games, online games. There are many educational games that you can buy or make.
Hands-on. Build something. Use a science kit. Make a model. Construct something from wood, or fabric, or whatever. Use written directions. Show them how to use the tools and fix errors. Cook something. Learn a hobby. You'd be amazed at how much kids can learn through projects of different sorts.
Library and other books. Why do you need worksheets? Without using a single worksheet the kids can learn a lot. We read through a lot of ordinary books. The nonfiction section of the library has great science and history books that can be read and discussed, or they can draw pictures or write something to explain what was just read to them. Or read literature--either on their own, or read it aloud and talk about it as you go along.
Classes. Try signing up for some classes through a local recreation center, community center, private company, museum, or homeschool support group. We've taken classes on martial arts, knitting and crocheting, swimming, human anatomy building a model of the body with organs from paper, drama, and more. We've used 4-H materials for practically free courses on sewing and bicycle safety. We know other homeschoolers who've taken gardening classes, gymnastics, art, dance, and much more. If you search long enough, you'll likely find options in your community.
Use your kids' interests, too. When my son was really interested in Legos, I found ways to use Legos to teach about physics. I found directions online for building a variety of machines, after I'd read to him about some basic physics concepts. Science was much more interesting when it involved his favorite toy.
Car schooling. We listen to tapes or CDs in the car going places. The kids can use flashcards or quiz each other, and we have some great educational conversations in the car.
Fun. Don't forget that visiting a park, or the beach, or a ball game can be considered PE. Visiting a Renaissance Festival or a battle reenactment can count as history. Look for fun things going on in the community and throw them into your homeschooling somewhere.
How can I make a living teaching people how to ride a bicycle?
Rich Giral
I want to teach it , especially to kids. I want to earn money. I ride a bicycle. How can I begin teaching it?
Answer
It depends on how old you are now. First you need to research how to teach people to ride a bicycle. It is not just a matter of doing it. There are tons of sites that will help you. Learn about safety gear, parts of a bicycle, trouble shooting mechanical problems, rules of the road, and so on. Then decide on how much you want to charge per hour and whether or not you will provide learner bicycles. Make an advertisement and post it in the newspaper in your area offering your services. See what happens. Keep in mind that there might be liability issues in teacher other people you don't know to ride a bicycle, so it might be a good idea to get a little legal advice about it.
It depends on how old you are now. First you need to research how to teach people to ride a bicycle. It is not just a matter of doing it. There are tons of sites that will help you. Learn about safety gear, parts of a bicycle, trouble shooting mechanical problems, rules of the road, and so on. Then decide on how much you want to charge per hour and whether or not you will provide learner bicycles. Make an advertisement and post it in the newspaper in your area offering your services. See what happens. Keep in mind that there might be liability issues in teacher other people you don't know to ride a bicycle, so it might be a good idea to get a little legal advice about it.
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