In studying different methods for homeschooling I came across many suggestions having to do with older siblings teaching the younger ones. This made a lot of sense to me, anyone who has had to teach others knows that the teacher learns more than the student.
While I certainly don’t hand over all the teaching to my older children, (they have their own studying to do), when there is a question asked that I know the other knows I refer to them.
This works really well, my oldest two are studying grammar and language arts out of the same book and one of them seems to grasp the concepts better, so she is in charge of helping the other when help is needed. I think it helps to solidify the concepts in her mind.
My 2nd grader is working of fluency in her reading, I have given her the charge to teach her younger sister sight words. So far it seems to be working, both of them are learning the things they should be.
A great side benefit to all this helping out, is that they are fostering strong sibling relationships, and that is always a good thing.
This is a great idea. I often have my older kids read to the younger ones. Now we only have one non reader…he is anxious to read like everyone else.
Your children are just beautiful Aimee. You must be so proud of them.
hugs,
Kate