{"id":2576,"date":"2021-02-05T14:13:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T06:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/?p=2576"},"modified":"2021-02-05T14:13:03","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T06:13:03","slug":"6-homeschooling-tips-and-tricks-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/6-homeschooling-tips-and-tricks-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"6 homeschooling tips and tricks for beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

No one ever imagined remote learning to be possible for school-going kids and teenagers, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced scores of countries to adapt. While the goal across the board is to have students return to the classrooms as soon as it\u2019s safe to do so<\/a>, many parents are now effectively faced with a choice: to send their kids back to school or to shift to homeschooling. In fact, expat parents in Singapore have a viable option for the latter.<\/p>\n

Invictus International school in the city-state began offering the option of a full home-based learning program<\/a> at an attractive price that is less than a third of its current fees. So whether you\u2019re seriously considering a permanent homeschool solution via programs like the above, or you\u2019re simply looking for homeschool tips during COVID-19, this Pacific Prime Singapore<\/a> article is for you.<\/p>\n

\n

\"Family<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n

6 tips for successful homeschooling<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re wondering \u201chow can I get better at homeschooling?\u201d, then you\u2019re most definitely not alone. Most parents new to homeschooling find it to be quite a challenge, particularly if their kids are young or if they have to hold down a full-time job. Fortunately, this is something that gets better with time. To help you along, here are 6 tried-and-tested tips for successful homeschooling.<\/p>\n

1. Find the right homeschool program (skip this if you\u2019re only homeschooling temporarily)<\/h3>\n

The most important step to successful homeschooling is to select the right program, which will largely depend on your child\u2019s age, interests, priorities, and learning style. What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll need to work out what your budget is, how much time you can dedicate, and whether you\u2019re confident enough to teach the subject(s) in question.<\/p>\n

How much does homeschooling cost?<\/h4>\n

Homeschooling programs hosted by a school usually charge a tuition fee, though this is often cheaper than attending in person. For example, the \u2018Invictus Family program<\/a>\u2019 costs USD $4,000 per year. In addition to school fees, there may also be other expenses such as computer equipment, supplementary tutors (if needed), external exam fees (if applicable), utilities, etc.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Homeschooling without a school program is often much cheaper due to the lack of fees. However, it can also be more challenging, especially if you aren\u2019t confident about teaching.<\/p>\n

2. Give your child a designated space for school work<\/h3>\n

Giving your child his\/her own designated space for school work allows them to look forward to learning, as they can organize their space as they wish, as well as keep all study materials neat and tidy. You can also have them post a printed schedule of the week, and get as creative as they like with doing up their learning space to make studying more enjoyable.<\/p>\n

3. Follow a daily schedule<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s important to maintain structure when homeschooling to ensure that your child avoids getting distracted and going off track. This is especially relevant if your child isn\u2019t enrolled on a homeschooling program. Therefore, ensure your child has a daily schedule, as this will give them focus and direction each day.<\/p>\n

Here are a couple of things to bear in mind when creating a daily schedule:<\/p>\n