If you are considering homeschooling or are new to homeschooling it can be overwhelming.
I wrote Homescholing 101 to help you answer some of those questions.
with lots of lesson plans & great resources for homeschooling families!
Homeschooling Information
While we offer our resources to parents, teachers and homeschoolers we areindeeda homeschool blog.
Deciding to Homeschool is a BIG Decision!
It means you are personally taking charge of your childs education.
Homeschooling will take up a big chunk of your time, resources, and energy.
Why do People Homeschool?
There are lots of reasons people homeschool.
Dont do it because your friends are or it is popular.
Write down your reasons and look back at this when you are frustrated or discouraged.
Homeschooling is no exception.
If you are homeschooling in another country be aware that in some countries it is illegal.
Just confirm you know what is required.
I am no expert!
You may want tostart hereto get some information on rules in your state.
Try doing a Google search for your state/country & Homeschool Regulations.
What you should probably knowbeforeHomeschooling
One of the best resources for you isother homeschooling families.
Check for coops near you through your local library, church, and online.
Talk to other families in the trenches to see what it is like.
Ask them lots of questions.
And finally, in this modern age we are BLESSED with so many wonderful resources andonline networks!
Check my sidebar for blogs that I love and read regularly!
The reason I say it can be lonely is that you are not doing the normal.
You will not run into neighbors at school and have that common connection.
It can be time consuming to not only teach, but prepare.
And you will not get paid for all your hours and hours of hard work.
You cannot call in sick and have a sub take over.
The majority of your time will be spent with your children not with other adults.
You have to be on so to speak 100% of the time!
So confirm you take the time to find some support.
Some are lucky enough to have supportive parents to encourage and lend a helping hand.
Some have other homeschooling families in the neighborhood.
There are several to choose from.
I suggest asking for a free copy of several to see what you like.
I personally likeHomeschool Enrichment Magazine.
One of the benefits ofhomeschooling is you are not confined by the traditional desk model.
So check that you are comfortable with how your family will do school.
What would you want your school space to look like?
How are you going to store all the books that seem to come with the territory?
Where are your kids going to sit to write?
Then consider if you have the space (and budget) to make it look like you want.
Choosing your Homeschool Curriculum
Choosing your curriculum can be TOUGH!
There are SO MANY choices out there!!
Thats a good thing!
I cant imagine the pioneer homeschoolers who had to try toconvince text book companies to sell to homeschoolers.
But with so many choices come hard decisions.
And if you arent careful you’ve got the option to end up spending a lot of money.
(Trust me they forget things in public schools too!)
Some days you may not get a shower in, launch the dishwasher, or feel like theperfectmom.
You get to spend time cuddling up on the couch reading stories!
You get to learn alongside them and from them!
You get to spend so many precious hours with your kids that other parents dont!
You get to help preserve their innocence a little longer.
What a privilege!!
Be a good Record Keeper
Like I mentioned before, some states have requirements.
So verify to follow those closely.
I sometimes get so caught up doinggoodthings that I forget about theBESTthing God!
I urge you, as I do myself, to not neglect time with God.
Its like they tell you on an airplane.
It may seem harsh, but how can you help those around you if you are listless or dead!
It is the same when it comes to our time with God.
Feed yourself first and you will be equipped to help your precious children!
Enjoy those moments cuddling on the couch listening to your child read.
Enjoy learning alongside and from your kids.
Enjoy laughing together and taking breaks to have a popsicle in the tree house outside.
These are all the moments we want to remember!
These are the moments that define your children and their childhood memories So dont miss them.
Be looking for those precious moments and encourage them!
This is where my blog name come from my desire to liveintentionally!
Do you have Homeschool Questions?
Ive shared a LOT of information, advice, and resources with you!
So sit back, let it soak in, and explore some of the resources.
