Homeschool Socialization
In “Homeschool Socialization,” Episode, #144, Meredith Curtis shares how homeschooling in her home has included other families. From involvement in homeschool support groups, lessons, sports, and co-ops to History Days and ministry, there have always been other homeschooling families involved in our lives. Meredith gives practical tips and fun ways to spend time with other families and learn at the same time.

 

 

 

 
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Show Notes
People often ask me the famous question: “What about socialization?”

I always laugh! My family has way too much socialization! Just kidding.
Younger Years
Homeschooling at home building memories

Co-ops/support groups we were part of

Ballet, tennis, soccer, basketball
Church
Mixing with all ages

Making friends with peers

Opportunities to learn

Opportunities to serve
Middle School Help with Science
When the children hit middle/high school, we join “Friday classes” for the older kids.

We went as a family. I helped teach classes and later taught on my own

Kids took watercolor, fitness, choir, drama, and sciences
History Days
Friday classes was so big, I wanted something more intimate.

“History Days” was born.

Reading aloud, Listening to Diana Waring audios

Crafts, Sewing, Art Appreciation, Drama, Creating Radio Shows, Models

Timelines, Maps, Cooking & Baking

What we studied over the years: American History, British History, Geography, World History

NO homework—we did history together for the day!
A Co-op Is Born
We added friends

* The homeschool friend whose mom started working and wanted some time with other people
* The homeschool friend whose mom couldn’t teach physics
* The mom who was struggling

Adding more families

* What didn’t work anymore: Listening to Audios, laid back schedule
* What continued: reading aloud, hands-on fun, timelines, maps
* Memories

Which was better?

Not really sure; both were perfect for us in the season we were in.
So Many Options

* Umbrella Schools records only
* Umbrella Schools 2-3 days per week (great when both parents work)
* Online schools
* Online classes
* Support groups
* Co-ops
* Enrichment Classes
* Core Classes

Lessons Learned
If you are not careful, other people can be the primary influence in your children. Not everyone agrees with my definition of “wholesome” or “Christian”

Don’t Forget: You can’t HOMEschool is you are never home.

We want to give our children “the best of the best” but what they need most is peaceful days with us.
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Resources
How-to-Homeschool Books if you want to learn more about homeschooling or plan to homeschool