Getting Started and Homeschooling Basics

By Beverly Hernandez, About.com Guides to Homeschooling

Homeschooling can be a very rewarding experience, but getting started can be a little bit intimidating. These articles and resources will make your journey a little easier.

1. Getting Started
2. Record Keeping / Scheduling
3. Homeschooling Methods

Getting Started

As a brand new homeschooler, you may be wondering how to get started on your journey. Here are a few steps to help get organized and get a good start in homeschooling.

• Is Homeschool for You?
• Steps to Getting Started in Homeschooling
• Starting the Year off Right Series

• Know Your Homeschool Laws
• Choosing a Support Group
• Can I Begin Homeschooling Mid-year?

Record Keeping / Scheduling

It is very important to keep good records of your child's homeschooled years. Your records can be as simple as a daily journal or as elaborate as a purchased computer program or notebook system.

• Record Keeping
• Record Keeping Systems
• Homeschool Portfolios

• Homeschool Record Keeping Forms
• How to Schedule a Homeschool Day
• Daily Homeschool Schedules - Sample Schedules

Homeschooling Methods

Information and resources for the different homeschooling methods. Learn about each one and find resources to meet your needs.

• Homeschooling and Its Many Faces
• Charlotte Mason Method
• Classical Education Method
• Eclectic Homeschooling Method

• Montessori Homeschooling
• Unit Studies Approach
• Waldorf Education