So you are new to homeschooling and you don’t know where to start? Well join the club! I think most of us have been there. Just relax and let’s get you started in the right direction so that you can choose which path is right for you and your children.
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Homeschool Laws in Your State
Homeschool laws vary from state to state so you want to make sure you know how the laws will pertain to you and your homeschool style. Homeschool Legal Advantage does a great job of listing the laws in an easy to read manner. Homeschool Legal Advantage also provides a sample homeschool letter of withdrawl for you to use if necessary.
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Find a Homeschool Group That You Can Connect With
Getting involved with a homeschool group is so important. The homeschool families in your group will encourage you and help you along this fun but sometimes crazy adventure of homeschooling. You can check to see if your church or parents you meet at the park or library know of groups in your area. You can also check online. Homeschool World has a large database of homeschool organizations listed by state. Remember, if you aren’t able to find a group in your area you can always join a group online. A few you may want to check out are: The Homeschool Lounge , Homeschool World or Homeschool.com
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Start Reading
Read books about homeschooling. There are some great ones out there. Here are a few you may want to look at:
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Choose Your Curriculum Or Create Your Own
Each homeschooler is unique and there are so many different curriculum choices. I would recommend attending a homeschool convention in your area so that you can look through the different curricula that is available to you. Or, you can invite a fellow homeschooler over for lunch and ask that them to bring their curricula so that you can look through it.
I hope this article has given you a starting point on homeschooling your children. Homeschooling is a great journey that should be enjoyed by you and your family. So just sit back, breathe and have fun!
