Homeschool 101

Are you considering your educational options? New to the homeschool world? You've come to the right place to get information about homeschooling.

Welcome to your Homeschool 101 guide. You might start with the encouraging message "You CAN Homeschool." Then explore the category below that fits you!

Homeschooling: A Natural Part of Parenting

Homeschooling has been labeled a "homeschool movement" in the last 20 years. But, in reality, homeschooling has been around throughout history. Long before formal public education opportunities, families grew and learned together. Parents, from all over the world, have consistently taught their children at home. Whether it's something as seemingly insignificant as how to hold a spoon or chopsticks or as important as walking, parents successfully teach their children these new skills every day.

Homeschooling is the natural continuation of this home education. You taught your children to speak, so you can teach your children to write. You taught your children the alphabet, so you can teach your children to spell. You taught your children their colors and numbers, so you can teach your children math. You've taught your children your family values and shared experiences with them, so you can teach your children history. You can teach your children every traditional school subject (and then some) at home. And for the areas where you feel rusty or unsure, there are numerous homeschool resources to help you teach those subjects as well.

Homeschooling is more than recent phenomenon. We've homeschooled throughout history. You've also been homeschooling since your children were born. What's more, you've already succeeded in teaching your children at home. Continue to experience the joy of learning together by taking your homeschool adventure into the realm of formal studies.

Put another way: You can homeschool.

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Homeschooling: Getting Started

Often, right when we begin a major project, we may doubt our abilities. The same is certainly true of homeschooling. There's also the added pressure of your children's education at stake. You may ask yourself, "Can I really homeschool? I don't even know where to begin!"

First, remember: You've already been homeschooling.

Second, what goals do you have for your homeschool? What do you want your children—and your family—to get out of your homeschool adventure? What do you want your students to learn, to master, and ultimately to become? As homeschoolers, we have the privilege to set specific goals and then set out to reach them.

Third, you may want to sit down and seriously consider the reasons you want to homeschool. The reasons to homeschool could be everything from sleeping in to customizing a homeschooling curriculum that matches your students needs. And let's not forget the joy of learning together. As you consider why you are homeschooling, you will be reminded of all the things that make homeschooling a fantastic educational option.

Fourth, know that you are not alone. Take advantage of the homeschool community. Many homeschool moms and dads are happy to share their homeschool struggles and victories with you. You can find an incredible amount of homeschool helps and resources just by talking with homeschoolers you know or meet online.

After you have prayerfully considered the above points, it's time to consider your homeschooling curriculum options. What homeschooling curriculum will best fit your family? There are many options. Click here to find your homeschool style.

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Homeschool Resources: Homeschool Helps for All Homeschoolers

Is homeschooling legal? Absolutely! But there are often rules you need to follow. Get your homeschooling legal questions answered, and find out more about your state's regulations.

Learn more about your students' learning styles, how to organize your homeschooling, and even the art of teaching multiple students at the same time. You can even find answers to the dreaded "what about socialization" question you're sure to hear. Find answers to all of this and more on the homeschool resources page.

Homeschooling Curriculum

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