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Homeschool
Where to Begin
Take time if you can. I suggest trying to plan ahead if possible, like the spring or summer before to spend time doing the following:
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Breathe. Snuggle. Toast a cup of tea.
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Embrace your freedom as a homeschooler! to do "school" a million different ways - you are free to find YOUR way!
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Hang out with other homeschool families that are enjoying their experience to get inspired. BUT, also remind yourself that your journey does not need to look any which way, look like anyone else's or produce the same results as anyone else. Homeschooling is truly choosing the path you see fit for your child, adapting and flowing as you feel your way through it, and having fun learning with your child! Don't judge others' journeys. Pictured to the right are my two youngest girls. One is eclectically homeschooling and one is in a full-time classical school. They couldn't be more opposite of learning experiences, but they are both very happy in their chosen environments. I happily support them both!
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Come visit one of our events to meet other homeschool parents, go "shopping" in the resource fair to see all of the local education resources, and get excited... together!
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We also have a big library of homeschool resources (huge actually, so narrow your search by things that matter to you like location, approach, or grade levels)
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Investigate different style of homeschooling and imagine yourself using any of them to see it they fit. Here is a FANTASTIC video on homeschooling approaches.
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Investigate options for curriculum. There are a million (literally) options and it can be overwhelming. Skip to our Curriculum page for some guidance on this topic.
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Test out your ideas and educational tools on your kiddo. Give them the opportunity to choose for themselves what they like! Have fun getting to know your child in this new way and if something feels like you are pulling teeth to get them to do it, throw it out! There are plenty of other ways. Here is a great article on learning styles in homeschooling.
(stepping off my soap box now, LOL). I have blogged about my personal homeschool journey this year (see below).
We don't always have time to plan ahead. Life happens and sometimes we are shoved into homeschooling by unforeseen circumstances. Don't worry, friend. We are here for you. Fill out a contact form or give us a call anytime. We will do our best to support you.
I couldn't have said it better myself!
(So, I didn't - here is a great video intro to homeschooling. Her journey is faith-based, but a great intro for secular as well.)
My Homeschool Journey Blog
Homeschool Enrichement and Core Centers
Homeschool Enrichment Centers (HEC) provides a safe place where homeschool families can come together, take Elective or CORE classes, participate in community events & field trips and receive support and encouragement from knowledgeable people & one another, all to Enrich your homeschool journey.
Homeworks by Precent
My husband and I have 5 kids ranging in age from 31 to 14! I homeschooled from 5th grade to college, then instead of graduating I got married. I actually took the GED six years ago with one of my daughters.
When our oldest reached 7th grade, we switched from public school to a homeschool co-op. We used BJU Press Video Courses on DVD for 7th and 8th grade English. I'm still using the same curriculum over 17 years later for my youngest! I'm now confidently teaching my last two at home exclusively with Video Courses. What a blessing it is to have a well laid out curriculum at my fingertips! No more stressing about lesson plans, it's all provided in the Homeschool Hub! I'm available by email or phone to be your mentor, prayer warrior, and whatever else will help you succeed in your journey.
