Project-based homeschooling\u2019s origins were inspired by Reggio Emilia, whose approach toward learning<\/a> asserted that children are the most important protagonists and leaders of their own learning. With project-based homeschooling, children take complete ownership of their learning, with the guidance of their parents as mentors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rather than using a set or defined curriculum, this homeschool method is entirely directed by the child. The hallmark of this approach is that the child learns through the process of answering a question or solving a problem<\/a> that the child comes up with themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A large benefit of project-based homeschooling is that it removes the constraints that come with curricula and standardized learning, allowing students the freedom to pursue their own questions and interests. Plus, project-based homeschoolers have been shown to academically outperform<\/a> students who learn with traditional curricula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other benefits of project-based learning include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In project-based homeschooling, the parent\u2019s role is that of a supportive mentor, not teacher. You\u2019ll also need to resist the temptation to step in or give answers. Instead, make sure your child has access to the library or other research opportunities, as well as a wide variety of supplies and tools to support hands-on learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With your child taking the lead, they will come up with an open-ended question or a problem. This is also referred to as the \u201cdriving question\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many driving questions also include the pronouns \u201cI\u201d or \u201cwe\u201d to make them directly relevant to the child\u2019s life. Once a driving question has been selected, you can determine what resources your child will need to solve their problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The beauty of project-based homeschooling is that to answer their question or solve their problem, students will need to find a wide range of information from a wide variety of disciplines. The interdisciplinary nature of project-based homeschooling is engrossing, and the child\u2019s final project should incorporate multiple elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Perhaps your child wants to know \u201cHow can I make a profit from a zip-line adventure park?\u201d To answer this driving question, your child will need to ask many other questions and investigate many topics, learning valuable knowledge along the way. They might need to investigate in these areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\nBenefits of Project-Based Learning in Homeschooling<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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