Jan McGrath is a homeschooling mom and creator of “Tell Me a Story,” a writing program for home educators. I recently asked her about her experience homeschooling and for advice for parents when it comes to teaching reading, writing, and foreign language. Here’s what she said.
The Epoch Times: What led you to homeschool your children?
Jan McGrath: I knew homeschooling families that had been home educating their children for years. They allowed me to visit their homes and shared why they chose homeschooling.
Some families chose the path of home education because they could teach their particular faith or moral values while others did so because they needed efficiency in their schedules to allow their children to pursue electives, such as acting, dance, or sports. These various families were clearly teaching their children reading, writing, and arithmetic while including additional instruction important to their family’s particular beliefs and interests….