Getting Started with Homeschooling
Thinking about homeschooling is scary, and getting started with homeschooling can seem like there are a million steps that you need to take to get started. But you can do it. You’ve already made the first step in making the decision to homeschool your child.
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Getting Started with Homeschooling
The first part of getting ready to homeschool your child should be an information-gathering expedition. Here I have compiled some of the information that you may want to look into and some links for the information.
Research the laws in your province or state. Homeschooling is legal in all provinces and territories of Canada. Some provinces are easier to homeschool in, including providing some funding.
Research which type of homeschooling approach you may be interested in using. There are a number of different ones along with different curriculum that follows them. In some provinces, you require approval from the school board on the curriculum you use.
Find Support
Do you know any other homeschoolers? If so, ask if you can talk about homeschooling, pick their brain. Fellow homeschoolers really are the best source for information if they are similar to you. If you are a secular homeschool chat with other secular homeschoolers.
The best form of support that I can recommend is finding like-minded moms. It is not easy, but it's worth it. The support from one mom even can help you through all the hard days. It can give you another family to do field trips with, hang out at the beach with while public school is still in session.
Pick Curriculum
There is a lot of great curriculum to choose from, from boxed curriculum to picking and choosing those you think will work for you. Or unschooling, something completely different, no true materials needed.
Homeschool Books
There are some great books for homeschooling, one book I found extremely helpful was Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum. It was a great eye-opener at the number of options available.
The ultimate book of homeschooling ideas: 500+ fun and creative learning activities for kids ages 3-12
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