WONDERING HOW TO HOMESCHOOL? Look here for help.
Looking for information on how to homeschool? There is no one "right way", but there are numerous resources to guide you on the way. We have provided a number of articles on topics relevent to homeschoolers.
Getting Started
So you have decided to homeschool! Before going into the nuts and bolts of how to homeschool, I strongly recommend a simple first step.
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Legal Issues
In the United States, the individual states regulate educational policies for Kindergarten through 12th grade. Homeschooling laws differ from state to state.
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Choosing Your Homeschool CurriculumOne of the first questions asked by people who are learning how to homeschool is: What curriculum do I use? Once you have developed your goals, its time to delve into the process of choosing curriculum. You have so many curriculum choices, it is easy to become overwhelmed. But don't worry. We have broken it down to make the process manageable. First read about the four main curriculum options. As you are reading this, consider the goals you developed. Then you can choose which option seems best for your family.
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Comparing Unit Studies and Textbooks
A joke sometmes told at homeschool conventions is that the most popular workshops are those which provide information about unit studies; while the most popular booths are those which sell texbooks. Indeed, both of these two very different approaches are popular with homeschoolers. They both have specifc advantages and disadvantages which should be contemplated before selecting your curriculum and organizing your program.
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Computers, Internet, and Homeschool
Computers are here to stay, and they play a role in almost everyone's education today. The question is what role computers and the internet will have in your homeschool program.
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Homeschooling Children With Special Needs
Natalie provides information, tips and techniques for educating, raising, and loving a child with special needs. Her website is dedicated just to their specific needs and abilities. In addition to information on homeschool, she shares tips on establishing routines, discipline issues, and diagnosis of behavior problems.
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Writing Educational Objectives
Many states require parents to submit educational objectives for their homeschool program. Follow this link to an article on how to write goals and objectives.
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Getting Organized and Staying Organized
Organization is an important element for an effective and efficient homeschool day. Need tips for getting organized and staying organized?
Tips for the Organized Homeschool Mother
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