Homeschool

For decades, home school education has been an alternative for many families rather than sending their kids to traditional schools.

Decades, home school education has been an alternative for many families rather than sending their kids to traditional schools... but with the the covid-19 crisis continuing to get worse, it's an option more parents are now choosing.... our quentin smith speaks with a parent who home- schools her two children... he joins us live in the studio with more on the advice she's giving to those who are new to this..

Aundrea... amy r- hus is going into her eighth year teaching at home.

The longtime educator made a list of her curriculum that she sends out to first-timers... giving them a guideline to go by... r-hus says the two things she stresses the most is for the parents to find a schedule and routine that works for them.... and don't be afraid to ask for help..

Room 394, that's where all the learning takes place at amy's house.

This is where she teaches her two children for homeschool.

"i love it.

I love the time it affords me with my kids, i love seeing the lightbulb moments when they figure things out, i love being able to slow down when we are struggling with something, or speed up if we are doing great" for aarhus, her reasoning to go home school route simple..

"i really wanted to be able to spend more time with my children.

Once i started doing it, then i realized i love it because not only did i get to spend time with them, but i got to tailor their education for them specifically."

While home schooling is a route she chose on her own...for others...it's an option they chose due to the pandemic.

" people that have been thrown into this because of the pandemic, i think are just on a different level playing field.

They don't know what to do, this is not something that they chose for their kids, they were happy with what was going on."

Aaruhs says she's seeing an increase in parents now choosing this alternative... and many are reaching out to her for guidance.

" i always let people know that you don't have to plan the lessons all by yourself, you don't have to be a master at algebra or science to be able to teach your child these things, there are so many amazing options online that you can find nowadays."

Aside from the curriculum, she says there's one major concern many people have... " probably the biggest concern is how do you make them do the work, which seems like a silly question, but my answer is always, you are the parent and you set the tone, you set the rules."

The longtime educator encourages all first-timers to embrace this and realize there's help available... " it's different for everybody and it takes some time to get used to, so the main thing is to just offer grace, realize that this is new for everyone, and find what works best for you."

When it comes to when it comes to home-schooling..... unlike virtual options..... the parents are the actual instructors.

If anyone chooses the home school option and needs help, and just visit our website.... wcbi dot com....for more information..... centered