Getting Started in Homeschooling
Interested in homeschooling? Find out how to get started. Find answers to your questions and help with the basics.
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Homeschooling Basics (101) - The Basics for Getting Started in Homeschool
Interested in homeschooling but don't know how to get started? Here are basic steps to help you get started successfully.
Is Homeschool for You? Making the Homeschool Decision
Is homeschooling for your family? Here are things that you might want to contemplate when making the decision to homeschool.
Homeschooling and Its Many Faces
An overview of the different homeschooling methods and links for each method.
Establishing a School Identity
From school colors, to mascots, to naming your homeschool... here are ideas to help you establish a school identity for your homeschool. It can be as simple or elaborate as you like. What did you do for school identity? - Share your ideas
Homeschooling in the USA - Homeschooling Information by state
Homeschooling information by state: legal, support groups, and organizations.
Can I Begin Homeschooling Mid-year?
Yes, you can! Tips to begin homeschooling during the school year.
How do you establish a school identity? - Share your ideas
What do you do for school identity? How did you come up with your school name? What other things do you do? Do you have ID cards, stationary, school colors? Share your creativity with us and help spark ideas for the rest of us.
Creating Your Homeschool Space
Homeschool classrooms come in all shapes and sizes. Some have a whole room set aside, others just have a corner or the kitchen table. You can help other homeschoolers by showing your study areas and how you have things set up. The goal here is to show off your everyday and special spots.See submissions
When do you begin your homeschool year?
Homeschooling families set their own schedules and can choose when to begin and end their school year. What schedule do you keep? Do you begin in August, September? Do you school year round? Do you keep the traditional school year and holidays? Share your annual plan with us.
What is your biggest homeschooling challenge?
What do you consider to be your biggest homeschooling challenge? This could be related to academics or something different.
How can I make homeschooling more fun?
A forum member and new homeschooler needs tips on relaxing the "typical school routine and schedule" and making homeschooling more fun and enjoyable.
My Homeschool Fairy Tale
The decision to homeschool is a personal one and can be a difficult one. Families choose to homeschool for many different reasons. This is my story of how I began homeschooling. What made you decide to homeschool your children?
Why Homeschool - Why did you decide to homeschool?
The decision to homeschool is a personal one and can be a difficult one. Families choose to homeschool for many different reasons. What made you decide to homeschool your children?
Back to HomeSchool - Starting the Year off Right Series
Back to School is an exciting time for us. The summer is winding down and we are looking forward to our days having a little more structure to them. Get help with the Starting the Year off Right Series!
Setting up a School Area
Starting the Year off Right Series continues! Establish a school area and set up your supplies to be easily accessible and organized.
The Success We've Experienced - Homeschooling
The success we've experienced after 15 years of homeschooling.
Thinking Outside the Bell
Thinking Outside the Bell - guest article by Jamilah El-Amin on starting off as a homeschooler including both advice and resources. There is no cookie cutter approach to home schooling. Take time to figure out what is right for you and your children, and you can have a fun, positive experience.
Why Homeschooling is on the Rise
Homeschooling is an educational choice surrounded by many myths and misconceptions. Even though this method continues to provide high national test scores and well rounded, diversely educated children, many people still do not see the virtue of this system or have a preconceived notion about what goes on in homeschooling.
5 Reasons to Not Homeschool
Guest article by Kathy Danvers. I’m offering 5 reasons to not homeschool because I really want you to think through your personal motives and resources before you make this decision.
