Physical Education and Homeschooling

July 26, 2008

I have to say one of the toughest things about my son attending school at home over the computer is physical education class. But so many parents just don’t realize what all goes into that. Everything from walking a trail at a park, bike riding, playing a neighborhood game of football, baseball and basketball, to purchasing weight equipment or workout Cd’s. There are so many options available to you and many parents don’t realize this. You don’t need to be in a class at school for forty minutes a day, when 10 of those minutes are in a dressing area changing into and out of gym clothes. Then by the time teacher takes attendance, talks to the class, that is another 5 minutes, they are actually only getting 25 minutes of physical activity. Tell me when you are out at a park walking a trail or bike riding, or playing a game your actually putting more time towards physical education. So those parents who choose for their children to attend school at home, don’t sweat the small stuff when others who think what your doing is not the best option for your child. Trust me I deal with it each and everyday and you get to a point where you just want to say talk to the hand!

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