2006-08-28 08:41:32 · 7 answers · asked by tammy_pabon 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
Getting started on homeschooling requirements depends on the state that you live in as rules and regulations vary from state to state. There are resources to assist parents in arranging education for their children and finding a curriculum. See the website below to get started. Good Luck!
2006-08-28 08:49:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every minute they are with you they are learning something!
In this way you are already educating them at home. ;-)
If you want to continue being their mentor, guardian, tutor, etc. for their kindegarten through twelfth grade (and/or higher! --some do study college at home) you will need to find out everything you can about homeschooling.
First determine why you want to homeschool.
Next, find out what methods are available and decide which method you think will be compatible with your home and lifestyle.
Consider which method will encourage your children to become thinkers and leaders instead of blind-followers of others.
Find other people that homeschool. There are thousands, actually millions of homeschoolers throughout the United States. There are also many in other Countries. Know your State (or Country's) laws ---and research all you can to help you know more about what you plan to do.
The best thing to do is realize that you have already started! If you helped them as they learned to walk and talk -- you are doing it!!!!
If they are very young begin with phonics and math facts.
If they are already in elementary or high school grades give them a placement test for math. Reading is easy to determine level. Find books that interest them and that they can comprehend. Give them the BEST available books. Have them write a full page essay every day. You will know their writing ability by their work. Encourage them to learn!! Smile and enjoy the process. Education can be very very fun and sometimes very frustrating --- but it all comes with the job. "Parent" is an awesome responsibility. You started teaching when they were born. You can keep going!!!! It will be especially rewarding when they begin to understand their material and start forging ahead almost entirely on their own. Life long learning is a wonderful goal. Children that develop and appreciation of learning become very successful in life.
2006-08-28 22:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by Barb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting started to Home School your children has many issues. The best site I found for information on Home Schooling is:
http://www.choosehomeschooling.com
2006-08-28 16:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by sl_dillon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you're in the US, there are three basic steps:
One - laws. Check with the HSLDA website to find out what the requirements are for your state.
Two - philosophy/method. There are several different ways to conduct homeschool (I've seen as many as 14). Read up on the different philosophies (Charlotte Mason, classical, unschooling, eclectic) and find out what method best fits your family's idea of what it means to homeschool. Start with Mary Pride's Complete Guide to Getting Started in Homeschooling (available from Amazon.com or check with your local library).
Three - curriculum. Before you decide on curriculum, you need to know what method you're using as different curricula have different objectives. If you're unschooling, you might not use ANY textbooks (or you may use one or two as guides, not texts). If you're using CM, you'll use real books (readers) as your texts. There are several good curriculum guides, but among the best is Cathy Duffy's, "100 Top Picks for Homeschooling". She also has a website where she has reviews of things that didn't make the top 100. When you're ready to BUY, check out Rainbow Resource (for new materials) or eBay, VegSource, and CraigsList (if there's one near you) for used.
You also need to consider joining a co-op or support group. The first year is the most difficult, so it's better to have someone to call when the going gets tough. Another consideration is socialization - are you going to park days, classes, and field trips with other kids (homeschool or not)?
Remember, many have gone before you and can help light the way. You can do this! Best wishes! Feel free to email me if you have further questions.
2006-08-28 18:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by homeschoolmom 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm home schooled my mom first found a good curriculum
like Abbeca.
Goggled it found phone number and called they send u the grade books
2006-08-28 15:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just typing in to keep this info with me. I'm interested in home schooling as well.Thanks much for the answers your questions have incurred.Bye.
2006-08-28 22:56:58 · answer #6 · answered by LaLunalovegood 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest an online education program. I was homeschooled in highschool and I'm now homeschooling my kids. It takes a lot of the legwork out of homeschooling and you still remain in control. check out www.thegraceacademy.org or www.thejubileeacademy.org. I use these programs and they are excellent.
2006-09-01 12:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋