Beirut Homeschooling Community

Your Natural Learner - Leah McDermott
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FAQs about this page and homeschooling in Lebanon:

- Is this a school?
No, we are not a school. This page is a gathering of families both Lebanese and non-Lebanese who are currently homeschooling or planning to homeschool their children.

- What is homeschooling?

Homeschooling, also known as home education, is the education of children at home or at a variety of places other than school.

- Who teaches my child?
Homeschooling is done by the parents, tutors or teachers hired by the parents, or online teachers.

- How will my child socialize?
You have many avenues for that, playgroups, activities with other children, classes you register them in (music, dance, sports...) neighbors, or even study groups. This page organizes homeschooling community meet ups every now and then.

- Is homeschooling legal in Lebanon?
The Lebanese law doesn't mention homeschooling.

- What is the curriculum I should use?
We encourage you to form your own following your child's interest. At the same time you can benefit from many curriculums which you can buy. Or you may choose to follow the Lebanese curriculum. Please see our note on the page on curricula.

- Can my child join a school later on?
It depends on the school you choose, we encourage you to check with them before.

- Can my child go to university?
Definitely!

- What about the Lebanese baccalaureate?
You can register your child to do the Lebanese baccalaureate with an approval from the ministry of education.

- What is IGCSE?
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is an English language based examination similar to GCSE and is recognized in the UK as being equivalent to the GCSE for the purposes of recognizing prior attainment. It was developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations. Read more and get help here:https://m.facebook.com/IGCSE-and-A-level-tutoring-on-all-subjects-102533431325135/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDRYPTL2NPxJrlFPqL0QcYxo63noLd4FB0ChXq6JJ2LyX6IvVX6HXrPqsShdOCf8ee1oUSo6XAgTpmy&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA-FmQMgwjLbBEtldy4U_HyOCYMlbIhUab5RbzmUuQXK65muuCVFqw6CFUzkk47N4HtVMJ09w

Please add any questions you have below and we will answer to the best of our knowledge.

Happy homeschooling 💜

And there’s always www.Amblesideonline.org which is a free online curriculum using mostly books available on Gutenberg or free audio books on LibriVox.

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Free online math curriculum can be found here

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Charlotte Mason curriculum for free this month

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Good morning friends!
I hope you are all safe and enjoying as always our own way of lockdown and homeschooling!
We've been receiving several questions from friends and parents to share some resources, schedules, tips, and activities that they could do with their children as everyone i has somehow got to experience homeschooling now :)! So we will be sharing some of the resources we've compiled from different community members and also encourage you to share in comments what schedule/routine are you following (if any), what resources do you suggest are helpful, and any tips you can share with other parents.

***Check the Notes for these posts!

That said, please make sure to enjoy your homestay, don't stress if school work isn't done, play, play, play, and laugh some more!

Stay safe everyone!

⚠️NO SCHOOL? HOMESCHOOL! 🏠

Many of you might be worried about their children and their education during these days especially with the prolonged homestay. We want to assure you that there is nothing to worry about. In fact, this is a great time for you and your little ones to bond and get to know their skills and talents more while encouraging them to take part in building their country. Here are some tips for you to enjoy raising well educated and aware citizens during this period:

- Take note of your child's learning style and character: Do they like to experiment things? Read them? Watch documentaries about them? or listen to you explain?
- Follow their lead, stay home with them if they wish to, go to the streets if they want to, or maybe you can try some outdoor schools (Horsh Beirut or a nearby park might be an option).
- Explain that it might be a while before they go back to school and coordinate playdates for younger ones, maintain some type of preferred activity for older ones.
- Complete school work at different intervals during the day. We don't need 7 hours straight. Remember school schedules are made to satisfy your work schedule and not the children's educational needs.
- Make use of the situation and bond with your child. Get closer together and have different talks, watch something, cook a favorite meal. Just get to know them better and make sure they are able to express to you their feelings during these trembling yet hopeful times.
- Coordinate with other parents to have school work done in one of the squares or tents so children can connect together.
- Have them volunteer in clean ups, in activities, in teaching younger children. Let them learn what an active and responsible citizen means in practice.

No matter how old your little ones are, it is very important to engage them in shaping the future of their country. Talk to them about what is happening and why. They might be edgy, stressed, and might seem all over the place, remember it is not easy for them to be outside their routine, it is our role to help them adapt. ✊🏼