I originally chose to homeschool my oldest (13) because he was very active and very intelligent, and I knew he would be bored in school and then be unable to sit still. (Sounds like your daughter is similar.) He would have been a huge disruption. Can yo do it? Yes! Homeschooling is so much easier than people think, especially in the early grades.
Have you read the "Getting Started" article on hshub.org? It should give you some ideas and reassure you. Homeschooling is a MUCH more efficient way to educate than school.
Now that we have so many years homeschooling and reading and thinking about education, I would NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER want my kids going to school unless I had no other option. It's a broken system. Some kids manage to do well despite that, and many teachers are fabulous, but it's a system designed to teach people to follow orders rather than think creatively or independently. It's designed for only a few to make it to higher education. Have you seen Waiting for Superman? While I don't agree with the conclusions they come to, it does provide a good overview of the problems with the education system in the US.
I recommend you read The Homeschool Answer book by Linda Dobson--it includes every question or concern you could possibly have and provides answers form homeschoolers and others.
Best wishes.
--Andrea (single homeschooling mom)
On 1/11/2012 8:15 AM, Ecological Babies LLC wrote:
Hey all,
I'm currently exploring the idea to do homeschooling for my 4 year old, as her current situation at Countryside Montessori doesn't seem to be working out. I'm scared to death about taking this leap, since it stems out of a frustrating experience. My daughter, very spirited in nature, is running circles around her teacher and they can't seem to get it under control. As a result, I'm getting calls and am feeling like a failure for her choices.
I want her to be in an environment that focuses on her positive attributes and helps her to have fun. Yet at the same time, she needs structure and routine. I'm just not sure I am able to create this, especially since I've really come down hard on her for all the negative reports at school.
So, I think my basic questions are: "How did you know you were up for this responsibility" and "Do you think homeschooling is a good fit for my daughter (even though you don't know her) or would another preschool help her blossom and thrive better?"
I'd love any input.
Thanks so much!
Humbled,
Jen
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