spaceman Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 If you had to give 3 reasons why you afterschool, what would they be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Lack of challenge in Maths. Lack of support in Composition. Almost complete lack of history and geography except piecemeal units. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Why I afterschooled when my son attended a b&m school: The math teacher did not teach The English teacher did not teach They did not teach history 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 1. It's our way of life. We are life long learners in this family. I think of our lifestyle as a family centered learning project. (Borrowed that from Mental Multi-vitamin) 2. Our world is fascinating. 3. Curiosity. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabelen Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 To pass on my mother tongue in order to ensure smooth communications with my family back in Spain. Because I came to the realization that there are very few math teachers that teach well. As Caroline put it, we are life long learners and there is no place like home for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 (1) Lousy reading program (2) Lousy math program (3) Just because I've chosen to enroll my little one FT in PS does not mean that I'm okay with #1 or #2. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 1. Keep them challenged. 2. To be a part of their learning, as others have said, to have learning as a family project. 3. To pass on cultural traditions of learning geography, poetry, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 To shore up weak or poorly taught subjects. To provide challenge and awaken new interests. To build confidence in academics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underthebridge Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 To go deeper in mathematical concepts and explore the fun side of math and to encourage creativity and tenacity in solving complex problems To increase exposure to quality literature and develop critical reading and listening skills To teach a language that is not taught at elementary or high school in the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 1. Social studies is not a real substitute for history instruction. 2. I want to encourage self-directed learning and supplement my kids' interests with resources and guidance as needed. 3. Afterschooling provides more opportunities for individualized learning at the students' pace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tm919 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 1. I can't afford the Russian School / Kumon / extra reading programs etc. for 2 children, and many of their peers have access to these. 2. My children thrive on routine. Their behavior got much better with an hour (5.5 year old) or 20 minutes (3.5 year old) of lessons a day. 3. The local public schools do some things well, and some things not at all. I don't want to be "that mom" who is always trying to work against of "fix" a bureaucracy. I'd rather spend my energy on supplementing things for my children. (That sounded kind of selfish. I totally give credit to all the "that mom"s for working to make things better for everyone's children, but I don't think that battle is right for my sanity.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwicks Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 1) To give my kids a challenge 2) Children excel when given one on one guidance tailored specifically for them. (And I work so I can't 100% homeschool). 3) I am not good at everything so its helpful to have a teacher teach those things (like writing, language arts, etc). I often learn how to teach them better from their teachers. 4) with all the changes in curriculum due to common core I make sure my kids get consistent learning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 1. I can't afford the Russian School / Kumon / extra reading programs etc. for 2 children, and many of their peers have access to these. 2. My children thrive on routine. Their behavior got much better with an hour (5.5 year old) or 20 minutes (3.5 year old) of lessons a day. 3. The local public schools do some things well, and some things not at all. I don't want to be "that mom" who is always trying to work against of "fix" a bureaucracy. I'd rather spend my energy on supplementing things for my children. (That sounded kind of selfish. I totally give credit to all the "that mom"s for working to make things better for everyone's children, but I don't think that battle is right for my sanity.) Not to mention, even if you do that, it's not like it will benefit your kids, because change takes years, at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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