I love this stage β a stage full of curiosity, wonder, exploration, and yes, accidents from time to time. They are so eager to know how things work, to ask questions, to get their hands into everything.
My third son, Titus, is three years old. I want to work like Elijah and Edan. Previously, I read to him and talked about concepts like shapes, numbers, sizes, letters, etc. However, ever since he wanted to be part of our daily homeschooling, I decided on an approach that would appeal to him. He is bright like his brothers, but his learning style is more kinaesthetic β hands on, to be specific.
Therefore, he does better when he handles concrete objects and is given opportunities to use his hands to learn. Homeschooling makes it possible for Titus to learn the way that best suits him.
And this is the great thing about homeschooling. I have primary control over the methodology, content, and environment in which my children learn. If I were to send my children to a conventional school and entrust the responsibility of teaching them to an institution, the methodology, content, and environment in which they learn would be, for the most part, outside of my control. Having primary control over these three factors is one of the reasons why I believe homeschooling is a superior education.
The only academic advantage my kids have is a customized learning experience and a mom and dad who are willing to customize it for them. In fact, I know many remarkable kids and while genetics may play a factor, more often than not, their remarkableness is determined by the manner and kind of instruction they receive. With homeschooling toddlers, individualized instruction is the key. So in the beginning it seems like a lot of preparation and creativity, but once your child gets it, they will become more and more independent.
