One of the first concerns people share with me about homeschooling is their fear that their child or children will grow up to become social misfits. That somehow life will become so small that it will revolve around the 3 R’s and chores… no more friends… no more playing… no more fun. Deep sigh…
While I can understand this fear, in this article I hope to provide new homeschoolers – or those considering it – with some creative and practical ways to get some sunshine and socialization outside “the cave”.
First of all, I’d encourage you to develop a mindset that seeks learning opportunities outside of the books. Although pre-packaged curriculum provide the structure and direction that so many new homeschoolers think they need, the danger lies in becoming a slave to them. Home indeed becomes a stuffy and oppressive “cave” when we have to “get school done” before life moves on. The activities I describe below are replete with educational benefits, and we use or have used all of them to homeschool our own.
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