There is a general consensus in public opinion that homeschooling is only possible when there is a two parent family, where one goes to work and the other stays home to homeschool the children. The idea of a single parent, working as well as homeschooling, is difficult to digest.

The fact is, there are a number of such single parents out there who do manage to successfully balance the demands of a full time job as well as homeschooling their children. Here is how they manage.

Picking the Right Homeschooling Style

Are you as a family comfortable with classic homeschooling? Would you prefer to un-school? Maybe the Montessori method works for you or perhaps the Charlotte Mason method. The way you teach has to be in sync with the way your children learn. Pick the correct homeschool style of teaching and your battle is half won.

Working out the Classroom Schedule

If you have a regular nine to five job, you can schedule your homeschool classes in the evenings. A couple of hours is enough to cover the theory. Let the children carry the written assignments to the day care facility where they spend time when you are at work. You can also enlist the help of the adult at the facility to give your child the worksheets in an organized manner.

Plan Ahead and Organize

The one thing you can not afford to be is unprepared. Spend some time each weekend when you are off from the job to plan ahead for what all needs to be covered in the upcoming week. Having detailed lesson plans and activity schedules will make it much easier for you to handle what needs to be covered.

Enlist Tech Aids

Smart Phone Apps, YouTube videos, website based quizzes and a whole lot more can be used without direct presence of the homeschool teacher. Make a list of activities that you would like your homeschool student to accomplish using technology and let them learn on their own pace using these tools.

Stay Flexible to Handle Surprises

While having a plan is essential to success, it is important to be able to go with the flow when the plan gets messed up by life. Just stick with the basics and everything will eventually fall right back into place.