Are you new to homeschooling and don’t know where to start? We are here to help! In this five-part video series, we will assist you in creating your ideal homeschool!
How to Start Homeschooling Note Guide
As you go through this series, you can use this FREE note guide to help keep your homeschooling thoughts and research organized.
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1. Find Your Why
In this video, we discuss the first step you need to take before you start homeschooling: Why do you want to homeschool? This may be a difficult question or a no-brainer, but either way, you will want to figure this question out before moving on to other homeschool tips and advice.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Check Your State’s Homeschool Laws: https://hslda.org/legal
2. Homeschool Methods
In this video, we list and explain the different methods of homeschooling. You may relate to one of these or a mix of all of them, but either way you will want to figure out which method(s) you relate to most to help you know what to look for when researching different homeschool tips and curriculums.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Charlotte Mason: amblesideonline.com
Unit Studies: unitstudy.com
Classical: welltrainedmind.com
Montessori: montessori.edu
Waldorf: waldorfinspiredlearning.com
Unschooling: thenaturalchildproject.org
3. How to Find Curriculum
In this video, we discuss what you want to look for before you start searching for homeschool curriculum, and we also list places where you can start looking to find your curriculum. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Learning Style Quiz (Free): http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml
Our favorite places to find curriculum:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2VvYxoA
Rainbow Resource: https://www.rainbowresource.com/
CM School Supply: https://cmschoolsupply.com/
Lakeshore Learning: https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
The Curriculum Store: https://thecurriculumstore.com/
Timberdoodle: https://timberdoodle.com/
Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
Facebook (Marketplace and Homeschool Groups): https://www.facebook.com/
4. Routines and Schedules
In this video, we discuss the different types of routines, schedules, and environments that you can create for your homeschool. Routines and schedules are an important part of homeschooling, and you might be surprised at how flexible homeschooling can be!
5. Socialization
Today we tackle the age old question: How do you socialize your homeschooled kids? This is probably one of the most common concerns expressed to homeschooling families by the naysayers, but if done right, homeschooled kids can have even more diverse social experiences than they would have in public school.
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