Children with special needs often find it nearly impossible to benefit from the regular school system. That is when their parents often step in with the option of homeschooling. Unfortunately the issues that the child has, do not change. This means that the parent who is planning to homeschool needs to have a set of strategies to deal with their behavioral issues. Here are some tips that can help in this situation.
Organize All You Can Beforehand
Having all your resources in order before you begin homeschooling will make a huge difference in the homeschool classroom. If you don’t waste time shuffling papers and looking for books, the homeschool students won’t get time to create difficult behavioral situations.
Stay Consistent In Reinforcing Behavior
If something is not acceptable, there will be undesired consequences. If something good is done, there will be a reward. As long as the homeschool student is consistently corrected in this manner, the right behavior will eventually get reinforced. The key is for the homeschool teacher to stay consistent in their behavior.
The Daily Routine is Fixed
It makes a lot of difference to the homeschool child when he knows exactly what the day’s routine is going to consist of. Try and stick to a fixed schedule each day with studies and play balanced out. Also try and keep study hours the same every day and play time should follow.
Make Lessons Fun
Not all lessons need to be serious. Sometimes playing a game to learn a lesson can be a whole lot more productive, not to mention more fun. For instance while studying fractions, use the recipe of a cake to convert individual ingredients. Or let the children make words beginning with the letters on a number plate of a car up ahead on the road.
Have a Support System
Remember that you are human and don’t try to take on more than you can manage. If you are having an off day, have a friend or relative step in for you in the homeschool classroom. Take time for self care as only when you are at your best will you be able to offer the best to your homeschool students.
