Everything Counts as School When You’re Homeschooling

Sports, driver’s ed, and volunteering all double as learning experiences that can help kids grow in skill and confidence.
Everything Counts as School When You’re Homeschooling
With the right guidance, baking can easily double as a math or chemistry lesson. Vitaly Gariev/Unsplash
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Homeschooling is the optimal way to personalize your kids’ education. Why? Because home education is adaptable, efficient, and practical. Pretty much everything your kids do counts as school.

So, let’s look at the many everyday learning opportunities you can incorporate into your homeschool days.

Options for Elementary-Aged Kids

The world is your classroom when you’re homeschooling younger kids. The key to providing them with a personalized education is to look outside the curricula—all the practical life skills you work on throughout the day; the clubs, sports, and music lessons; the volunteer experiences; and your kids’ hobbies all count as school.
Karen Doll
Karen Doll
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Karen Doll is a freelance writer and homeschooling consultant based in the small village of Wassergass, Pa. She enjoys writing about homeschooling, gardening, food and culture, family life, and the joys of chicken keeping. Visit her at AtHomeWithKarenDoll.wordpress.com