| Structure the School year | | | | There are some positive benefits in following the |
| Structure the School year | | | | traditionalsummer vacation schedule. Firstly, your |
| Now that you have begun your homeschooling | | | | children can benefit fromthe various summer |
| schedule,Visit here now | | | | activities, camps and classes. Your child'sschedule |
| there arevarious questions that trouble you. | | | | will coincide with that of his school-going friends. |
| Should you study continuously,take a number of | | | | Asummer job may be possible. A longish summer |
| short breaks or a long vacation? What aboutpublic | | | | break also means thatboth parents as well as |
| holidays? When should you take a break? | | | | children get a break from their dailylessons. This |
| The answer to these questions and many more | | | | could also be a major drawback, as it is |
| like these areactually quite simple: Do whatever | | | | sometimesdifficult to get back on track once the |
| suits you best. This is one ofthe appealing benefits | | | | classes resume. |
| of homeschooling. You do not have a setpattern | | | | On the other hand, there are some advantages |
| to follow. You do not HAVE to take that autumn | | | | to taking numeroussmall breaks in the course of a |
| break, orclose shop for a prolonged summer | | | | year. Firstly, children do not getbored since they |
| vacation. Flexibility is the keyhere. For some | | | | get time to explore other interests. You cancover |
| practiced unschoolers, even a definite curriculumis | | | | more topics in the extra time that you save. You |
| not necessary because lessons are a part of their | | | | can alsotake family trips and vacations during the |
| day- to-daylife. But this may not be the case with | | | | less popular periods oftravel. This means lesser |
| beginners. Beginners mayneed to chart out their | | | | crowd and better prices. But beware ifyour child |
| activities to fall into a pattern. | | | | becomes restless when other children are |
| Before you plan the structure of your classes, | | | | enjoying theirlong summer vacations. |
| consider some ofthe most important issues. What | | | | As far as homeschooling is concerned, you and |
| method of homeschooling will yoube following, | | | | your family are thepeople in charge. Taking care |
| what is your teaching style and your child'slearning | | | | of the individual needs of the childis the primary |
| style, what are the work and play schedules, | | | | focus of this system. So, tailor the school year |
| what areyour vacation plans. Some families plan | | | | tosuit your child's needs. Periodic evaluation is a |
| small 1-week vacations atdifferent times of the | | | | must. Set somerealistic goals and see if you are |
| year. Other families prefer to go away fora | | | | able to achieve these goals. |
| month or more. Consult with the members of | | | | Most importantly, avoid burnout - both in yourself |
| your family, andchart out a holiday schedule that | | | | and yourchildren. |
| most suits you. | | | | |