{"id":20828,"date":"2024-05-09T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/?p=20828"},"modified":"2024-05-13T09:18:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T14:18:50","slug":"helping-kids-explore-their-interests-when-you-dont-have-a-clue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/helping-kids-explore-their-interests-when-you-dont-have-a-clue\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips for Helping Kids Explore Their Interests (When You Don\u2019t Have a Clue)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"dropcap\">I<\/span>t&rsquo;s not unusual for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/10-clues-that-you-might-be-a-homeschool-kid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homeschooled kid<\/a> to have interests in areas about which their parent has no clue, skill, or talent. That&rsquo;s no excuse for not nurturing their gifts or helping kids explore their interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Particularly as kids hit the middle and high school years,<strong> it&rsquo;s important to provide opportunities for them to develop their natural talents and gifts<\/strong>. You never know what may lead to a future career. However, even if a kid&rsquo;s interests don&rsquo;t lead to their life&rsquo;s calling, it could become an enjoyable hobby in adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helping kids explore their interests doesn&rsquo;t have to be an insurmountable hurdle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FB-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue_jpg-500x262.jpg\" alt=\"Helping Kids Explore Their Interests\" class=\"wp-image-84537\" title=\"Helping Kids Explore Their Interests When You Don&rsquo;t Have a Clue\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FB-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue_jpg-500x262.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FB-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue_jpg-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FB-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue_jpg-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FB-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue_jpg-720x377.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FB-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue_jpg-800x419.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FB-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue_jpg-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FB-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue_jpg.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FB-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue_jpg.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Helping Kids Explore Their Interests<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sign Up for Classes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are almost always opportunities for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hiphomeschoolmoms.com\/the-benefits-of-outside-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outside classes<\/a><\/strong>, whether it be through a homeschool co-op, connections within your local homeschool group, or classes available to the community at large. So far, we&rsquo;ve done or will be doing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>art classes &ndash; drawing and watercolor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>music classes and private lessons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gymnastics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cake decorating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ballroom dancing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find a Mentor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there aren&rsquo;t specific classes, you may be able to find a mentor for your student. If your child is interested in photography, find out if anyone you know is a photographer. Even someone who considers himself just a hobbyist probably has information and tips to share. If you have a budding musician, is there a grandparent who can show him the basics? (Or, in our case, two very talented grandparents?) Seriously, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/whos-helping-you-homeschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">who&rsquo;s helping you homeschool<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I loved the time my son spent with his best friend&rsquo;s dad at the forge learning basic blacksmithing skills. That&rsquo;s cool stuff &ndash; and something I&rsquo;d have never been able to teach him. As a matter of fact, I had no clue that anything like that was even available locally. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id20828_39e086-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id20828_39e086-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id20828_39e086-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1280px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(55% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(45% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id20828_39e086-4f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id20828_39e086-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id20828_39e086-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id20828_39e086-4f alignfull has-theme-palette5-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column20828_4399d0-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column20828_4399d0-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20828_4399d0-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20828_4399d0-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column20828_4399d0-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column20828_4399d0-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20828_4399d0-f1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20828_4399d0-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column20828_4399d0-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20828_4399d0-f1 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id20828_fa625a-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id20828_fa625a-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id20828_fa625a-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id20828_fa625a-2c{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id20828_fa625a-2c{border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-row-layout-id20828_fa625a-2c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id20828_fa625a-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id20828_fa625a-2c{border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id20828_fa625a-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id20828_fa625a-2c{border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id20828_fa625a-2c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column20828_06b6ac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column20828_06b6ac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20828_06b6ac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20828_06b6ac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column20828_06b6ac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column20828_06b6ac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20828_06b6ac-95{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20828_06b6ac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column20828_06b6ac-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20828_06b6ac-95 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86\"]{font-size:28px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86\"]{font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_7ba98e-86\"><em><em><em><em>Helping kids explore their interests might mean thinking outside the box &hellip; and we homeschooling moms know how to think outside the box!<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column20828_87184d-b9{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column20828_87184d-b9{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column20828_87184d-b9{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20828_87184d-b9 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image20828_9911ca-ee .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image20828_9911ca-ee\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pin-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-3_jpg-500x750.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-84541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pin-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-3_jpg-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pin-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-3_jpg-200x300.jpg 200w, 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data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Pin-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-3_jpg.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Look for Online Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know that YouTube should be used with great caution, but there is a lot of good information out there. My teenage son has used YouTube for guitar and drum tutorials. My daughter has used it to learn sign language, to improve her knitting, and to learn how to make sushi rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are tons of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hiphomeschoolmoms.com\/extracurricular-activities-at-an-online-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">art and music tutorials online<\/a><\/strong>. There are also a growing number of sources for one-on-one tutoring in courses like foreign languages and writing available through Zoom and similar services. It goes without saying to use caution there and thoroughly check out the tutor and his or her credentials, right? Once you&rsquo;ve taken care of that part, helping kids explore their interests via outsourcing can be a terrific method for learning new things!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id20828_70fa01-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id20828_70fa01-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id20828_70fa01-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id20828_70fa01-e2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.75;background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id20828_70fa01-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id20828_70fa01-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id20828_70fa01-e2 alignfull has-theme-palette5-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-overlay kt-row-overlay-normal\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column20828_0b4675-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column20828_0b4675-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20828_0b4675-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20828_0b4675-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column20828_0b4675-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column20828_0b4675-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20828_0b4675-7c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20828_0b4675-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column20828_0b4675-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20828_0b4675-7c inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_b4cc09-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_b4cc09-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_b4cc09-6d\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_b4cc09-6d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_b4cc09-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_b4cc09-6d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_b4cc09-6d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_b4cc09-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_b4cc09-6d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading20828_b4cc09-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_b4cc09-6d\"><em>Helping kids explore their interests via outsourcing can be a terrific method for learning new things!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Read a Book<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know it sounds pretty old-fashioned, but if you can&rsquo;t Google it, there are these really old-school sources of information called books. Sometimes they even have pictures &ndash; no videos, though. They&rsquo;re at this place called a &ldquo;library.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s sort of like a big, walk-in internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh, wait. I&rsquo;m talking to a homeschool audience. Y&rsquo;all know all about libraries. Take back your overdue books and pay your fines while you&rsquo;re there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of what I learned when I was spending more time drawing came from some good library books on sketching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch a Video<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you&rsquo;re at the library, check out their collection of DVDs. They&rsquo;re a great source of information, as well. (Here are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/library-tips-for-homeschooling-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some library tips for homeschooling families<\/a><\/strong>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Provide the Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It often amazes me what kids can learn on their own, given the right tools and some free time. As much as possible, make sure they have access to the tools needed to follow their interests &ndash; art supplies, yarn and knitting needles, a camera (it doesn&rsquo;t have to be anything expensive for dabbling), or musical equipment. I know the musical equipment can get expensive, but my son&rsquo;s first electric guitar was a $20 garage sale find.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id20828_b0ae06-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id20828_b0ae06-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id20828_b0ae06-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id20828_b0ae06-a5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.75;background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id20828_b0ae06-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id20828_b0ae06-a5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id20828_b0ae06-a5 alignfull has-theme-palette5-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-overlay kt-row-overlay-normal\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column20828_2f8f9d-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column20828_2f8f9d-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column20828_2f8f9d-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column20828_2f8f9d-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column20828_2f8f9d-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column20828_2f8f9d-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column20828_2f8f9d-5b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column20828_2f8f9d-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column20828_2f8f9d-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column20828_2f8f9d-5b inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_564ff7-a0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_564ff7-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_564ff7-a0\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_564ff7-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_564ff7-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_564ff7-a0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_564ff7-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading20828_564ff7-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_564ff7-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading20828_564ff7-a0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading20828_564ff7-a0\"><em>&ldquo;It often amazes me what kids can learn on their own, given the right tools and some free time.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn Alongside Them<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A terrific method for helping kids explore their interests is, if possible, learning alongside your kids. Take a class together. Read a book. Watch a video. Experiment. You&rsquo;ll both learn something and have some great bonding time in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"helping kids explore their interests\" class=\"wp-image-84538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IG-Square-8-Tips-for-Helping-Your-Kids-Explore-Their-Interests-When-You-Dont-Have-a-Clue-2_jpg.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let Them Tinker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I recently took the hard drive out of an old desktop so we could take it and have it recycled. (I learned how to remove the hard drive by watching a YouTube video.) Josh asked me yesterday if I&rsquo;d taken the rest of the parts to be recycled yet because he wanted to tinker with them. I haven&rsquo;t and I&rsquo;m excited that he wants to mess around with it. We&rsquo;ve done that with non-working VCRs before, too. We just replaced a TV because the picture was going out. I&rsquo;m hoping he&rsquo;ll want to tinker with that, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&rsquo;m the hands-on learner type, so I&rsquo;m all for my kids experimenting with things they can&rsquo;t hurt to figure out how they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&rsquo;m sure I&rsquo;ve missed a few obvious suggestions. <strong><em>What would you add to the list for helping kids explore their interests when you know nothing about what they want to learn?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does your homeschooler have interests in areas you have no clue, skill, or talent in? That\u2019s okay! 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