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Can you Be a Homeschool Teacher?

momschoolAs an adult I took up engineering degree, and not teaching degree, so I often thought how can I teach a child without teaching credentials? If you ever thought like I did, fret not. As a parent, we make a best teacher as we know our child the best. Think about when your child was infant till preschool age, where you might have taught her how to tell colors, shapes, recognize people and their emotions. Child has learned how to talk, walk and chew just watching you.

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The teacher is the key to the success of homeschooling. In most cases, the teacher is a parent or a close relative. In some cases,
parents may divide the subjects between them. Rarely, if both parents are busy, they may hire a homeschool teacher. Whatever the
case, children need time with their parents. Parents, as a rule, make very good teachers.

Teaching does not involve a clinical presentation of facts. Learning has to be integrated lovingly into daily life for it to
interest the child. That is where parents come in. Grandparents also make great teachers, especially since they have an abundance
of patience.

If you feel anxious about your skill or knowledge, relax. There are countless homeschooling resources that are aimed at helping
you. Professional curriculum packages, support groups, online help desks, virtual schools and library resources are all available.
When you start out, you may want to make use of the commercial curriculum packages. Readymade software also allows you to record
and log important achievements.

Local support groups are an excellent source of help, ideas and material. This is where you get to meet experienced homeschoolers,
who will be more than happy to offer their insight and advice. Once you settle into the homeschooling routine, you will find
yourself tailoring the curriculum to suit your own needs.

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