Community Question is a category inspired by you. Here and there readers write in with questions that are better served by the varied, experiential knowledge of those who read and contribute in the comments. Please respond to this post in the comments, but if you have a question for the community email it to Heather.
The following question is from Laura H
“I have been a faithful reader of PW’s website for many years now, and within the last year we began homeschooling. I always appreciate the posts and the helpful reader comments that follow.
I have a question for all the homeschool parents out there! Here it is: I have a 2nd grader and a kindergartner (and also a 2-year-old). This year being our first year of homeschool, I’ve tried to focus heavily on the basic core subjects (Reading, Spelling, English, Math, Handwriting) and do some dabbling with the other subjects. We have done some Bible study, History, Geography, and some Science too. My kids love it all!
However, I’m finding a hard time determining how much time to spend on these subjects, as well as determining any new subjects we might add in the coming year (like learning another language). I would LOVE to hear how other families handle this in the elementary years.”