Learning does not necessary occur with memorization and regurgitation. A child may know the facts but may have to idea how to apply them. Cramming up information without having a clue what to do with it, is actually quite useless. On the other hand when connected with real life, such learning can make a huge difference to the homeschool student.

Make Learning Relevant

We may all remember memorizing random facts and multiplication tables, but do we realize why we need to regurgitate all that data? Does what we have learnt, have any use in real life? Perhaps the homeschool classroom gives the teacher a chance to teach relevant skills rather than mere facts.

Teach Future Life Skills

Intersperse the academic learning in the homeschool classroom with actual life skills that would be needed in the future. Have the homeschool students learn how to clean dishes, make a bed, tie shoelaces, and make simple meals. It is important for them to know the things that they will need to do on a daily basis as an adult.

Practice with Practicals

Mathematics is not half as much fun in theory as it can be in practicals. Have them study fractions by diving up pizza slices. Maybe bake a cake to understand the difference in volume of ingredients. Go grocery shopping to handle actual money and see how savings can be made by buying things on sale.

Stress on Character Development

Yes, academic learning has an important place in making the life of a homeschool student, however it is important to stress on character development as well. A person with a pleasing and helpful personality is much more likely to succeed in life than a person who is scowling and disrespectful of others.

Life Events are Not a Disruption

Having a birth or a death or a wedding in the immediate family is a major life event that must be experienced by the homeschool student. They are actually great opportunities for the homeschool teacher and student to learn and grow together as a family. Teach them how to have compassion and help out in such situations.