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Hi Everyone – Erin, THANK YOU for your generous and quick response to the coronavirus outbreak. The calm encouragement of veteran homeschoolers is reassuring in such an uncertain time. I’m trying to look at this moment of chaos as a ladder – an opportunity to engage with my kids in ways that strengthen our family unit and to be grateful that I’m in the privileged position of being able to do so.
In beginning the homeschooling endeavor, I do have a question about time. Intuitively and as research you’ve cited suggests, kids thrive/learn a lot when they can be self-directed, curious, and unstructured; however, my kids’ behavior seems to fall apart a bit (more disagreements between siblings and subsequently more tears, more whining/crankiness, less emotional regulation/direction-following) when encouraged to “take things into their own hands.” My older son in particular seems much more at peace when he’s on a very regular and structured schedule. This is leading me to want to adhere to a more “school-like” atmosphere at home. Do you have any tips for gently leading a kid like this towards more independence/self-authorship?
My 1 year old can’t really say all the words she need to tell me why she is throwing a tantrum. (I’m sure it’s terrible for her) but I feel like she’s just screaming and whining all day. Trying to be patient. Any suggestions on how to diffuse the situation till she can say more?
Hi! We just joined with school being out for at least a month and needing some kind of structure with my 4 Little’s (6,5,2 and 2 months). I have never had any inclination for homeschool but am trying to embrace the concept. I really like this program from what I’ve seen so far bc it allows us to be screen limited as we add in teaching concepts and incorporate social skills which my oldest son struggles with.
Callin Baton Rouge,
KatieI’m on Signal Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee! Here for some kindergarten prep for my 5 year old while school is closed for the next couple of weeks! Thank you Erin, for the generous gift of making Other Goose free for the next 3 weeks!
These are all such great tips. I have a 3.5 year old, and expecting our second one this summer. It’s the perfect time for us to start doing some homeschooling projects, and I’m excited! Also, I love Daniel Tiger…we’ve been having our son watch the episode when he gets a baby sister and he already calls himself a “big helper.”
I love What Should You Read Next, Read Aloud Revival, and Homeschool Sisters (how I found Other Goose!).
Hi! Here in Hendersonville, TN (outside of Nashville). No plans to homeschool but with the current situation, the kiddos will be missing preschool for a while (4.5 yo boy and 2.5 yo girl). So I want to fill our days with educational and fun activities, as much as I can.
