Homeschooling a 6 years old girl?

Question

Hello, my child turned 6 in november so, for law, she is in kindergarten. From school she is not receiving any help and we don't have any hope for next year. Her reading level is 13 (like 4th grader) Her math level is between 2nd and 3rd level, She draw and write really well She socialize really easy She is mature for her age She knows 3 languages very well (english, italian, spanish) At school she learned very few, almost nothing. I' m teaching her a lot but Do you think I should homeschool her???? I' m little scare about don't send her at school anymore. I want take the right decision. Please, no bad coment for my english because it' s not my mother language. Thanks

I don' t know if it's important but we live in Chattanooga, TN.

Answer 1

I was homeschooled because of an Autism spectrum disorder that the local school was unwilling to handle. My social skills were minimal in public school; when my parent's started homeschooling me my disorder became easier to handle and I actually had the skills to function in society. Don't let the first answerer give you the wrong impression about homeschooling! It really worked for me!

Answer 2

I started hsing for similar reasons 9 years ago. My middle dd was reading at 3yo and the ps gifted programs were a joke. Our eldest 2 have been to ps, private and lastly homeschooled. Don't listen to the critics...do what is right for your child. You do not have to be a professional educator to teach your child...in fact to provide a superior education. There have been several studies that show that the average hs child learns more than ps kids. Much of a child's day at ps is taken up with "busy work" to aid in classroom management. Homeschooling is much more like tutoring. A child's interests can be included and the curriculum tailored to fit her needs.

The last thing you should worry about is socialization. Most families find that they initially get involved in too much and have to cut back. Homeschooling does not mean isolation. Socialization can take place in many places other than in a school room. Only socializing with 30 kids your own age has its disadvantages as well. In the real world we don't relate only to those our own age.

Do some reading about homeschooling first. There are many ways to do this. Natural ways are best. Kids are so eager to learn...use this to your advantage. Keep "school" fun and don't get burnt out trying to duplicate the classroom at home.

I would recommend books by the following authors:
Karen Andreola
Sally Clarkson
Ruth Beechick
Diana Waring
Barbara Shelton

Take the summer to learn all you can. Your daughter is so young. Don't stress too much at this point. BTW, our eldest dd is graduating from the ps next month & our 16yo decided she wants to hs again (after 2 years in ps). Our youngest hasn't been to ps. As you might guess, I don't think ps is the best option for children, but my own have flourished in both situations. Much of your children's success will be due to your interest and involvement.

Best Wishes

Answer 3

Anyone who would comment regarding your English would not be very perceptive, don't worry about it.
It is difficult to measure what a child learns at school. It sounds like your daughter is very intelligent in reading and math. Remember that she will develop other areas at school but they will be limited for the first three years of school because math and English are so important. There is a groundwork being laid for all areas of study and she is learning to use the skills she already has. (For example using English to study about geography.) Being able to read at a higher level of ability doesn't necessarily include good comprehension. Developing an understanding of the content is necessary for learning.
Homeschooling limits her environment and socialization. At school she has other adults to model (copy) and her vocabulary and pronunciation will grow along with her social skills while she is playing (learning to relate) with other children. (Most people lose their job because they can't get along with others more than they do because they aren't 'smart'.) At school she has a variety of people with whom to practice successful relationships. As the work gets harder and more subjects are added she will struggle to keep up without a basis gained from her early years. What about music, science, social studies....? Give her extra challenging activities at home, she may be learning much more than she thinks she is at school.

Answer 4

no homeschool! I know people will disagree with me, but from the many people i have met who were homeschooled they never turn out as socially gracefully as others. They have trouble dating, making friends, and are way behind in college. Not with education, but socially. Which is a large part of college and getting a job and finding a spouse. Talk to the teachers and principals and get her into an AG class. Public school in American has many classes and whole schools for gifted children. They are called magnet schools. They just don't break them out in Kindergarten. They will soon realize how smart she is and get her into classes where she will be challenged. They just don't have them for kindergarten. Besides, if she is that smart now, how long will it be before she is smarter than you and you wont be able to teach her anymore. Yes, yes I know they give you books, but she needs to hear it from someone who really understands it. I passed my parents when I hit 5th grade.

Answer 5

I know exactly what you mean.
I know a six year old girl who is the same way. She excels in school and has many friends.
But keeping her in school is very important. Learning isn't the only thing you do in school. A lot of it is just having fun in a healthy environment.
Many social skills are learned and even if the child is already social you wouldn't want to loose that.
What I would do is continue to teach her even while she in enrolled in school. Read with her and practice math. She will have fun and continue to learn.
Also it is much easier to get into college after attending a highschool

Answer 6

Great job!
Teachers are a tool, not a requirement.
We have a daughter (18 months) whose read her first two words recently and has a huge vocabulary, as well as being much more physically fit than other children her age.
This came from NOT waiting, yet not pushing. We exposed her to choices and stimuli. She grew.
We plan to homeschool most years, then send her to public school in her 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th years of school.

Whatever you do, keep doing it! If you have any ideas to share with a new parent, contact me! I'd love to talk!

Answer 7

buy some teaching books from ebay. make her understand that home school is still school. set the hours, monday-friday 9:00am to 3:30pm

Answer 8

If she socializes easily, it would lessen her emotional level if you homeschool her. There are centers where you can receive help for gifted children, are there not? You should bring your daughter there.