Motivating Your Reluctant Homeschool Student

Published:
August 7, 2019

Contributor:
Jeannette Tuionetoa

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Summer is great fun, especially for kids who enjoy the excitement of stating homeschool back up in the fall. For reluctant learners, summer surely is great but there is no interested in starting school back up. It can be such a struggle for homeschooling parents. The children struggle as well. Try some easy ways to motivate and encourage your reluctant learner at home.

5 More Ways to Encourage Your Reluctant Homeschool Student

My daughter is always super excited to get back into the full swing of school for a new year. She loves studying and getting new school supplies clothes because we do that in our home for her. It has always helped motivate her for the school year.

My son, on the other hand, he lives for field trips and nature studies. Poor thing, he is never rude or throws fits but I just know that he doesn’t really want to “do school”. He would rather be playing outside, getting dirty, and playing rugby. I accept his differences and his reluctance.

I understand why homeschool is frustrating for him. He is just like his dad. They are so super smart. They are intelligent but they would rather be working with their hands somewhere, creating things, and working by the sweat of their brow.

This resource is awesome in that it provides much-needed information for parents with reluctant homeschooling students. Here are some of the topics it covers:

  • Why is School Frustrating?
  • What You Can Do as a Homeschool Parent
  • Easy Ways to Lower the Frustration Level
  • And more useful information

Looking to do some character building with your reluctant student? This resource may be just what you need:

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Explore these five easy ways to motivate your reluctant homeschool student from The Busy Mom Club.

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