Learning Styles- What I love about Customizing my Kids Education!

Did I mention that I LOVE HOME SCHOOLING?

I am frequently asked why I made the decision by some that are truly interested and others that are looking on with a critical eye. One of my major reasons for home schooling (other than being my children's primary spiritual influence in a crazy world) is the ability to customize their education.

Each of my children have different learning styles, personalities and ways of coming to conclusions. I have auditory learners, moving learners and abstract thinkers. They all need a different way of looking at things to get to the same answer. Home schooling allows me to do that. The only child that would remotely succeed in a "traditional" sit down and listen for 6 hours type of school, would be my auditory learners. Everyone else can be easily labeled and cast aside, as so many children are every school year.

Since I know what learning style my children have, I can plan their curricullums accordingly. After all, their success and confidence is a priority. I encourage parents to observe and investigate each of their children's educational needs and styles. Get books, do your research. You and your child will be glad you did.

A child who is hands on will suffer if you try to get them to learn math like a child who is not. A hands on learner may be better at things like science, art and other subjects that allow for physical investigation of a topic or thing. They need all the basics, but give that child as much as you can in those areas and you will be surprised at the level of confidence and genius that you will unveil.

So don't pick a "one-size-fits-all" curricullum and force it down every child's throat and wonder why one child may be excelling and everyone else is struggling.

Be passionate about encouraging them in their strengths and abilities. They will thank you later!

Family by Design Home School Adventures- Raising Experts!

I love home schooling with a passion! It is true that you do better at something you enjoy. Since we have begun home schooling, I have learned so much about myself, my children and a lot of "what not to do's".

I wanted to share a really cool thing that we do to help build our kid's confidence while learning new things. Everyone is not going to be an expert in everything, but everyone CAN be an expert at something. Each month each child decides what they would like to be an expert (similar to a unit study).

This is how we help that happen:

1) Go to the library and check out unlimited books and refs on the TOPIC or PERSON.
2) We give them time to Google and do on-line investigation
of that TOPIC or PERSON.
3) We do experiments or trivia regarding the topic.
4) We include this topic in art, science and history
5) After they feel they have done all their investigation, they complete a report and a list of 25 facts regarding that TOPIC or PERSON.
6) They are then ready to do their presentation to the family as an expert on the topic!

TALK ABOUT A CONFIDENCE BOOST!

Welcome to Family by Design Home School Adventures

Hello!
Welcome to Family by Design Home School Adventures! Here you will witness the excitement, fun and adventurous journey of the Williams Family as we explore, learn, grow and investigate this beautiful world God created. You can look forward to humor, lessons, ideas and "aha" moments every single week! Stay tuned for a great ride with the Williams'!