As a homeschooler, you have total freedom to express yourself and what you are learning in a way that suits your learning style and personality. With many, many, many curriculums to choose from, it is understandable to see why many homeschoolers are falling into the worksheet mentality.
Worksheets are easy to assign. Worksheets are either done or incomplete. Many parents enjoy the boundaries offered by a worksheet; but is that the best for your child?
Ask yourself these questions:
Is the assignment my child is working on destined for the trash can?
Will my child understand the topic better by completing this assignment?
Is my child excited to finish the task at hand?
Does my child look for ways to share this assignment with others? Are they proud of their work?
Worksheets are easy to assign. Worksheets are either done or incomplete. Many parents enjoy the boundaries offered by a worksheet; but is that the best for your child?
Ask yourself these questions:
Is the assignment my child is working on destined for the trash can?
Will my child understand the topic better by completing this assignment?
Is my child excited to finish the task at hand?
Does my child look for ways to share this assignment with others? Are they proud of their work?