Would you donate $ to someone to help you with a "home school" plan/approach?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I don’t think this will result in much money. First, many people are not impressed with homeschooling. Second, you’ll have no knowledge where each kid is and what his/she is learning. By the time a parent looked this up and explaining it you, they could get some of their own materials gathered. Fourth, public schools are starting something soon and some maybe waiting for that. Fourth, the parts the parents need help with may be things beyond what they would source out to you: high school honors math, foreign language, ap test prep, etc.

We'll see about that after your kids get their "education" thrown together in a rush and are forced to sit in front of a computer for hours each day. Veteran homeschoolers haven't missed a beat in this stressful time. Many switched classes to online two weeks before schools closed. With social distancing eliminating field trips, co ops, classes, etc, homeschooled children have even more time to pursue their interests after their schoolwork is done.

[Anonymous]

Just charge an hourly rate for tutoring online.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I don’t think this will result in much money. First, many people are not impressed with homeschooling. Second, you’ll have no knowledge where each kid is and what his/she is learning. By the time a parent looked this up and explaining it you, they could get some of their own materials gathered. Fourth, public schools are starting something soon and some maybe waiting for that. Fourth, the parts the parents need help with may be things beyond what they would source out to you: high school honors math, foreign language, ap test prep, etc.

We'll see about that after your kids get their "education" thrown together in a rush and are forced to sit in front of a computer for hours each day. Veteran homeschoolers haven't missed a beat in this stressful time. Many switched classes to online two weeks before schools closed. With social distancing eliminating field trips, co ops, classes, etc, homeschooled children have even more time to pursue their interests after their schoolwork is done.

I’ve already put together a curriculum for my kids. Veteran homeschoolers are “business as usual.” It in no way means their education is superior.

[Anonymous]

I’d wonder what your particular expertise is. Just because you’ve done it for 8 years doesn’t mean you automatically know how to optimize the experience, tailor curricula to individual children, or know best how to find what suits the teaching-parent’s style.

No offense. I’m sure you have good advice.

[Anonymous]

I’m confused. If you’re would would rather help than profit from the fallout from this situation, why are you seeking donations?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I don’t think this will result in much money. First, many people are not impressed with homeschooling. Second, you’ll have no knowledge where each kid is and what his/she is learning. By the time a parent looked this up and explaining it you, they could get some of their own materials gathered. Fourth, public schools are starting something soon and some maybe waiting for that. Fourth, the parts the parents need help with may be things beyond what they would source out to you: high school honors math, foreign language, ap test prep, etc.

We'll see about that after your kids get their "education" thrown together in a rush and are forced to sit in front of a computer for hours each day. Veteran homeschoolers haven't missed a beat in this stressful time. Many switched classes to online two weeks before schools closed. With social distancing eliminating field trips, co ops, classes, etc, homeschooled children have even more time to pursue their interests after their schoolwork is done.

I’ve already put together a curriculum for my kids. Veteran homeschoolers are “business as usual.” It in no way means their education is superior.

We'll see.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I don’t think this will result in much money. First, many people are not impressed with homeschooling. Second, you’ll have no knowledge where each kid is and what his/she is learning. By the time a parent looked this up and explaining it you, they could get some of their own materials gathered. Fourth, public schools are starting something soon and some maybe waiting for that. Fourth, the parts the parents need help with may be things beyond what they would source out to you: high school honors math, foreign language, ap test prep, etc.

We'll see about that after your kids get their "education" thrown together in a rush and are forced to sit in front of a computer for hours each day. Veteran homeschoolers haven't missed a beat in this stressful time. Many switched classes to online two weeks before schools closed. With social distancing eliminating field trips, co ops, classes, etc, homeschooled children have even more time to pursue their interests after their schoolwork is done.

I’ve already put together a curriculum for my kids. Veteran homeschoolers are “business as usual.” It in no way means their education is superior.

We'll see.

Let’s put it this way: did you think yours was superior before the release from school?

[Anonymous]

No, I don’t need a plan and “help” with resources.
I need someone to teach my kid math online without too much resistance while I work.

[Anonymous]

I would pay for a tailored daily plan that worked for both my kids (preschool and kindergarten). Not because I need them to be in real school, but because I need the structure so I can work. So, a plan that had a craft that both could do, then some learning that might involve both but at different levels or in different ways, but each day building skills or building upon subjects. I wouldn’t even care if it involved a video here or there but right now I’m overwhelmed with so many resources.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you are a licensed teacher, there may be a demand right now, but not someone who homeschooled and is looking for a new career. I'm not sure what you mean about support payments, I'm assuming alimony or child support but there are so many resources now I not sure how well you'd do except if you didn't charge as much as a licensed tutor.

I feel the opposite. What I am trying to do at home is SO different from what happens in the classroom, that even the licensed teachers who know my kids seem to be giving unrealistic schedules that don't take advantage of the benefits of being at home and don't seem to recognize that there are multiple children at different levels.

I might pay for consultation via phone that is specific to my children.

[Anonymous]

What about the Teachers Pay Teachers platform?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, I don’t think this will result in much money. First, many people are not impressed with homeschooling. Second, you’ll have no knowledge where each kid is and what his/she is learning. By the time a parent looked this up and explaining it you, they could get some of their own materials gathered. Fourth, public schools are starting something soon and some maybe waiting for that. Fourth, the parts the parents need help with may be things beyond what they would source out to you: high school honors math, foreign language, ap test prep, etc.

We'll see about that after your kids get their "education" thrown together in a rush and are forced to sit in front of a computer for hours each day. Veteran homeschoolers haven't missed a beat in this stressful time. Many switched classes to online two weeks before schools closed. With social distancing eliminating field trips, co ops, classes, etc, homeschooled children have even more time to pursue their interests after their schoolwork is done.

I’ve already put together a curriculum for my kids. Veteran homeschoolers are “business as usual.” It in no way means their education is superior.

We'll see.

Let’s put it this way: did you think yours was superior before the release from school?

Dp, homeschooling parent in 6th year. The education my child receives is superior to what she received in a formal school. This is due to many factors, including medical issues which caused her to frequently miss school. Her health has improved, but she prefers to continue homeschooling because her lessons take no more than 3 hours a day. In a typical school year, she has weekly field trips, co op and classes. She has ample time to pursue her interests. There really is no use comparing it to a formal school. It is a unique education, following standards for her grade, tailored for her only.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would pay for a tailored daily plan that worked for both my kids (preschool and kindergarten). Not because I need them to be in real school, but because I need the structure so I can work. So, a plan that had a craft that both could do, then some learning that might involve both but at different levels or in different ways, but each day building skills or building upon subjects. I wouldn’t even care if it involved a video here or there but right now I’m overwhelmed with so many resources.

You sound like a homeschooler. That is a compliment, btw.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about the Teachers Pay Teachers platform?

NP here. I use this. I am actually not really struggling with a curriculum. The more difficult part is figuring out how often to give breaks, when to expect kids to do on their own vs with help, when to clean the house (it feels like a constant disaster), what to do with little ones while engaged with older ones, etc.

[Anonymous]

Op, I think you can do it. I’ve been homeschooling for 3 years.

One of the homeschooling bloggers I follow called this current situation “crisis schooling not homeschooling”. And I know so many parents who work full time are feeling this crisis at home and want support.

Unschoolingmom2mom provides coaching services. With your experience I think you could, too.