Congratulations!
If you are like me, I then had a million questions! I have a list of some of your first steps to starting your homeschool.
- If your children just left public school-take a break! Give everyone some much needed time to unwind from that environment.
- Find out the laws for your state.
- Learn about homeschooling methods. {This page also has links to some curriculum that uses each method.}
- Ask other homeschooling families who use the same method you think would suit your family to look at their curriculum and see if you still like it. {If you don't know of any, find a helpful blogger, or Facebook friend.}
- Find your state homeschooling support group, they will have info on the local groups as well.
- Consider an online community where you can learn about methods, curriculum, and talk to other moms just like you, like The Homeschool Lounge .
- Find out what is most important to you concerning homeschooling- booksmarts, college goals, character training, solid foundation of faith? {Write down yearly}
- Make a goal for getting there. {Again, put it on paper!}
- Start making a list of what you think will fit your family, just be sure to use a pencil.
- Make a rough draft of your school calendar.
- Be flexible! Homeschooling is a work in progress. Your family and situation will change, don't expect to get it all right the first year, you are learning too!
- Pray. For strength, understanding, and patience.
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