Homeschool middle school is homeschool that takes place during the 7th through 9th grades. It can be challenging for homeschoolers to find the right curriculum, but fortunately, there are many options available.
This blog post will discuss some of these homeschool middle school basics and provide you with some suggestions on how to make homeschooling in this grade level successful.
Some of these homeschool middle school basics include Homeschool Curriculum, Science Labs, and Electives.
Homeschool Curriculum- There are many different options available when choosing homeschool curriculums for your homeschooler in this grade level.
Some great choices that you might consider trying out are Saxon Math (for math), Apologia Middle School Science (science), Abeka English/Language Arts (language arts) or perhaps a Classical Education Program like Memoria Press’s Charlotte Mason Series may be something to look into as well! The sky really is the limit when homeschooling middle schoolers!
Science Labs- While you might not have the ability to do many science experiments with your homeschooler in this grade level, there are some great opportunities for growth available through online classes. Some of these include homeschool curriculum options like Creative Science (for homeschool middle school) or perhaps a more formal educational option such as an accredited STEM class on Coursera that is offered by universities across the nation.
Electives- Homeschool electives allow homeschool students at home during their free time to pursue different interests and grow new passions while still completing required core coursework where applicable. One example of homeschool elective courses would be foreign language studies which can later prepare them for college credits down the road.
Exposure- homeschooling through the middle school years provides opportunities for students to learn and explore in different environments both academically and socially. With more than one elective course, social circles can be further diversified with like-minded peers who share similar interests.
Many parents choose to homeschool their children during the early grades; however, what about when they reach middle school? This transitional phase can be a daunting task for both parents and children but it is important to remember that there are many benefits of homeschooling through this stage. Here are three reasons why you should consider homeschooling your middle schooler:
First, online classes provide a wealth of resources for homeschoolers. There are many great homeschool middle school programs available for homeschoolers to take advantage of. These classes provide homeschoolers with many benefits including socialization opportunities, hands-on learning materials that are not traditionally found in a homeschooling environment, and extra academic help when needed.
Second, homeschooled children have the freedom to explore other areas outside their core academics at home. Middle school is an important time for students as they begin to develop life skills such as planning ahead or managing money but it can also be challenging socially without adequate guidance from parents.
With homeschooling, however, your child will have more freedom than traditional schooling would allow which gives you both the opportunity to focus on his/her individual strengths while still ensuring he/she has enough support throughout this transitional time.
We hope this information on homeschool middle school was helpful.
