A to Z List: Middle and High School Homeschool Electives
A to Z List: Middle and High School Homeschool Electives
There are so many great options for middle and high school homeschool electives for teens that it can be hard to narrow down the choices.
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There are so many great options for middle and high school homeschool electives for teens that it can be hard to narrow down the choices. Sometimes we need a little nudge to remember that the freedom of homeschooling opens doors for opportunities for our kids beyond the traditional elective options.This A to Z list of middle and high school best homeschool electives should give you a headstart in helping your teen decide what he would like to pursue.I try to think out of the box when choosing electives.Too, remember each teen has a very different personality. You know that, so don’t homeschool middle and high school in fear meaning take a boring and predictable path for electives.Although they can be, these are not the core subjects. This is the time to explore a teen’s passion no matter how odd it may seem.Table of ContentsA to Z List: Middle and High School Homeschool ElectivesThere is no other time in a teen’s life that he will have freedom to explore even the mundane. I know your anxious about your teen’s next journey as he enters adulthood, but let him delve into his passions and likes here. Just like you didn’t push when they were younger, don’t do it it here either.Also, something else I learned after my first high school teen is to start earlier. For example, by feeding one of my son’s passion for writing in the middle and high school years he has continued on with his love of writing past graduation.High school electives can begin in middle school; it gives your child a head start in time to pursue his strengths.Look at some of these out of the box ideas.In addition, I’ve listed some of my lapbooks and unit study ideas. I aim toward middle grades and up for most of my unit studies and lapbook; I try to create them for multiple ages.AActingAnimationApp creation/codingArchaeologyAnatomy. My Human Body Lapbook and Unit Study post has more great ideas.ArcheryAccountingArchitectureAgricultureAromatherapyArt and designArt History. Art History for Kids has some more ideas on creating a study.Astronomy. Look at my Astronomy Lapbook and Unit Study for more ideas.Auto maintenance/mechanicsLook at tips I share on my YouTube Channel, How to Homeschool EZBBakingBalletBirdingBible StudyBloggingBee Keeping. You’ll find a Bee Lapbook and Unit Study here on my page.Book clubBlacksmithingAlso, your kids will love Literary Adventures which are self-paced language arts courses.BudgetingBusiness managementAlso, don’t think you have to learn all these things on your own. Look at some these fantastic middle and high school courses to explore which are already laid out.Look at some of these courses from learn music in our homeschool.Music Appreciation of the Romantic Era for High School
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CCPRCake decorating. Hobby Lobby used to give cake classes by private individuals. Check out Wilton to see locations.Car careCareer explorationCosmetologyCartoon DrawingCreative Writing. Also we loved Writing Rockstar units for middle school.CarpentryChild DevelopmentConstructionCostume DesignChoirClassical musicCodingComputer building, programming, or scienceCooking skillsCriminal JusticeCrewCrochetCross fitCulinary StudyDDanceDebateDog trainingDigital MarketingDramaDrivers Ed counts as a half-credit with some schools. Of course, if you can decide the credits for your teen you can make this any course you want to. You can include safety in a vehicle, safety on water, or just a Safety 101 course.EEarly childhood developmentElectric dance music/digital musicEngineeringEconomicsEntomologyEnergyEthnic cultureEthnobotanyEtiquetteExploring different careersFFashion designFencingFishingFloral designFirst Aid. Many of the trainings for health related paths are certificate programs for persons of any age.Film MakingForeign languagesForensic science. CSI: Web Adventures has some fun games and a free educator guide.Furniture stripping, repairing, etc.GGaming development/designGardeningGeocachingGeography. Local, physical, or world geography are great topics to delve deeper into by teens. One easy resource for us we liked was Runkle Geography. Look at my post here Geography, Country Studies & Timelines.GeologyGenetics. There are many free sites to search about ancestry and genes.GolfGuitarGymnasticsHHerbologyHikingHome design/interior designHomemakingHomeopathic medicineHorticultureHuman developmentHydroponicsStudying my boys love of history, I was able to sneak in literature and history while delving into the medieval time period with Beautiful Feet Books.IInformation technologyJJava scriptJewelry makingJournalismKKnittingLLogicHigh School Elective IdeasMMarine biologyMechanicsMeteorologyMythsMidwiferyMineralogyMusic/Musical InstrumentsOne more place to check for free courses for a limited time especially during the summer is the Homeschool Buyers Co-op. And if you don’t see anything free, at least you’ll love the discount on the curriculum.NNature studies. There are 26 Free Nature Studies here on my page with lapbooks.NaturopathyNursing/Art of CaregivingOOceanographyOrnithologyPPaintingParkourPhilosophyPhotographyPhysical educationPhysical fitnessPianoPlumbingPsychologyPublic speakingQQuiltingRRoboticsSSailingScrapbookingSewingSocial media influenceSurvival skillsSwim teamTTechnologyTheaterTrail and woodland management or designUUS PoliticsVVenturing (scouts)Video productionVideographyViolinWWeavingWeb designWeldingWildlife managementWood burningWood workingWritingXXenologyYYearbookYogaYouth leadershipZZoologyI hope this A to Z list of high school electives helps you brainstorm some options for your teen. Has your teen tried any of these high school electives yet? Are there any others you’d add to the list? I think you’ll love these other tips for when planning middle and high school:How to Build High School Curriculum Directly From Amazon
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