Homeschooling can be done successfully. This guide will help you get started. In this guide you will learn the basic steps to begin homeschooling.
You Will Need
- The desire to home school your child
- 1 child
- First check with your state's laws regarding homeschooling.
- Fact — Homeschooling your child can be done with practical advice, persistence and some help getting started.
Step 1: Filing paperwork
If applicable in your state file the approriate documents with your local superintendent
Tip—One parent is all that is needed however if there are two parents having a supportive spouse is very helpful.
Step 2: curriculum
Choose a good curriculum using either traditional books or online programs. Your local public library will be the most valuable resource you can imagine. Find something at your local library: URL
Tip— In your search for a good curriculum, make sure you find one that is good in Math and English. One way to find a good curriculum is ask other home school parents what they use and why they like it. You can customize your overall curriculum by purchasing your math, language arts, history, etc. from separate vendors.
Step 3: activities
Include field trips & sports activities in your teaching plan. Make everything educational — even the trip to the grocery store. You could chat about where the foods come from (think geography, manufacturing, supply chain management). Be creative!
Step 4: home school group
Look for a home school group in your area. A good way to do this is to join an online group to get information about your local home school community.
Step 5: schedule
Set up a daily schedule and try to stick with it. However, homeschool can be flexible, too. Remember, public schools were designed to teach masses. At home, you can customize your day to focus on something that is happening in the world or follow up on a profound question your child asked this morning. Make it fun!
Fact—Did you know that "According to the U.S. Census Bureau as many as two million American children are schooled at home, with the number growing at 15-20% per year." Source: http://www.census.gov/population/www/documentation/twps0053.html
Fact—Home schooling takes work but can be enjoyable for both parent and child. Use encouragement and love and the experience can turn into great memories. It's an incredible opportunity to instill moral values and respect for others, create a passion for learning, and mold your child to be an informed and involved citizen of the world!
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