Time
There are parents, who because of their circumstances, find it difficult to squeeze one more hour out of a day. However, it is very easy to overestimate the amount of time it takes to educate our children at home.
Most homeschoolers spend approximately half of the day fulfilling “state requirements” or the basics. Remember, your child doesn’t have to wait for the rest of the class to finish, endure busy-work or stand in line. If you take advantage of the flexibility homeschooling allows, you will go the speed your child is comfortable with rather than scheduling in 60-minute blocks. As you encourage your children’s independence, your time will not be constantly required as your children work through their various activities. They may even surprise you by coming up with some pretty amazing projects on their own!
Managing our time boils down to managing our priorities. What higher priorities can there be for parents than carrying out the work we have been given, being good stewards of the blessings that have been entrusted to us and training our children in the way they should go?
Further Reading
- Homeschool Management Tips!
“Homeschooling moms everywhere face the same challenge – how to juggle homeschooling, housework, cooking, mothering, some personal time, and being a good wife all into one twenty-four hour period? (Not to mention getting a little sleep, as well.)” Very practical ideas from Tamara Eaton. - No Time to Homeschool?
Washington Times article exploring the flexibility that homeschooling provides a family where both parents work outside the home. "The idea that an external school takes the burden off the parents is tantalizing, but doesn't really prove true for most families. As millions of families have found, home-based education allows parents greater flexibility and time management options, and integrates the family's economic structure with the emotional and academic development of the children." - Teri’s Time Management Tips
“Instead of a day planner, we need to allow the Lord to give us His kingdom planner each morning as we meet with him. When we allow His mighty Holy Spirit to direct our days, we will discover that His priorities are not our priorities, but everything which needs to get done, will get done.” Many helpful time management tips from Teri Spray.