{"id":17623,"date":"2021-09-02T19:40:25","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T23:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sparketh.com\/?p=17623"},"modified":"2021-09-02T19:48:10","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T23:48:10","slug":"how-do-i-homeschool-my-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sparketh.com\/how-do-i-homeschool-my-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Homeschool My Kids?"},"content":{"rendered":"

“What is the BEST way to homeschool your kids?”<\/h2>\n

Let’s get straight to the answer. (Rule-lovers prepare to take slow breaths):<\/p>\n

There is no one way<\/em> to homeschool your children. <\/strong><\/p>\n

There is no ONE way and there is no BEST way.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

However, that’s actually part of the beauty of homeschooling. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The best way<\/em> is what works for you, for your kids, and for your lifestyle! This is something that can take a little while to figure out if you are new to homeschooling<\/a><\/strong>, (and it seems like a lot of people are new to homeschooling this year!) Today, we want to share some resources with you that can help you evaluate your homeschool and figure out what YOUR best way, is.<\/p>\n

Sparketh & Homeschooling<\/h2>\n

How are Sparketh and homeschooling related? Well, first of all, we think it’s pretty awesome.<\/p>\n

Secondly, Sparketh’<\/a>s origin story has a special connection to homeschooling.\u00a0 Dwayne Walker, a Sparketh<\/a> co-founder\/owner and self-taught professional artist, was homeschooled for part of his childhood. He thrived on the experience, but he only wished he’d had more access to professional (and affordable) art classes. This personal experience prompted the idea behind Sparketh<\/a>– an online platform\u00a0for virtual art classes that homeschoolers could use\u00a0anytime, from anywhere, to hone their art skills.<\/p>\n

Since then,\u00a0Sparketh<\/a> has grown into a resource that many children in public and private school use, too. \u00a0However, we continue to have special connections with many homeschooled families who have been with us since we first got started, and we continue to support homeschooling – and homeschoolers – as a resource for awesome art education at home!<\/p>\n

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Especially over the last few years, homeschooling has become an increasingly popular choice. We know a lot of people are trying it out for the first time this year (or are thinking about it!)<\/p>\n

Whether that’s you, or whether you’ve been in the homeschooling biz for awhile now, we wanted to share some homeschooling resources, tips, and ideas from our blog! The articles below have all kinds of info on homeschooling–from saving money in your homeschool to hacks for homeschooling kids of different ages! And no, they won’t tell you HOW to homeschool…but they’ll help you figure out how YOU can make your homeschooling journey work the best for you, and that’s the most important thing!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Homeschooling Tips and Resources on Our Blog!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1.<\/strong>\u00a0The Top 5 Reasons to Homeschool Your Child\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

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This blog explores some of the biggest reasons that families choose to homeschool, and discusses how homeschooling can shape important aspects of childhood. If you’re thinking about homeschooling, consider whether or not you identify with any of these 5 common reasons parents choose to homeschool!<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Are Homeschoolers Unsocialized?\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The ever-looming homeschool question: “But what about socialization?” This blog explores the topic fully! Don’t miss it (and prepare to send it to your non-believer relatives).<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Which of These 7 Homeschooling Methods Will Work for You?\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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There are many, many ways to homeschool, but this blog post covers some of the most popular homeschooling philosophies and approaches! Which one do you align with most?<\/p>\n

4.\u00a05 Essential Tips for New Homeschooling Parents\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

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One of our most comprehensive blog posts — especially for those of you who are starting out! These 5 essential homeschooling tips will help you start out in the right frame of mind!<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong>\u00a0Is Homeschooling Stressing You Out? These 10 Strategies Can Help<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Okay, so homeschooling is not all sunshine and rainbows. There are days it can be stressful (and you may even ben wondering if you’ve made a mistake). For those days, here are 10 strategies that can help you troubleshoot, reassess and relax.<\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> How to (Successfully) Homeschool Children of Different Ages\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

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What do you do with the kindergartner while you teach the middle schooler about fractions? This one is for you homeschooling parents who have multiple kids of different ages.<\/p>\n

7. Is Homeschooling Too Expensive? 8 Ways to Save Money in Your Homeschool\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Is homeschooling actually more expensive than public school? Can you cut costs (and if so, where?) This blog breaks it down and gives money-saving tips to make your homeschool more affordable.<\/p>\n

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Whether you are a new homeschooling parent, a professional homeschooling parent, or just a parent who is kind of curious about the world of homeschooling, we hope these bloggy resources help answer some questions and spark new ideas that you can use in your homeschool. Stay creative!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“What is the BEST way to homeschool your kids?” Let’s get straight to the answer. (Rule-lovers prepare to take slow breaths): There is no one way to homeschool your children. There is no ONE way and there is no BEST way.\u00a0\u00a0 However, that’s actually part of the beauty of homeschooling. The best way is what […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4300,"featured_media":17728,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[408],"tags":[398,463,35],"class_list":["post-17623","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-homeschool","tag-homeschooling","tag-online-art-classes","tag-sparketh","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow Do I Homeschool My Kids? - Sparketh<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We like homeschoolers here at Sparketh! 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