Getting Started
Practical Advice for New Homeschoolers
To the new homeschooler it may seem quite overwhelming at first. There are so many questions going through your head.
Put your mind at ease. It's not as difficult as it looks.
Relax and have fun. You are doing this to enjoy your children and learn together. Think about this - in school one teacher spends 6-7 hours with 20 children. This is equivalent to one on one tutoring for 1-2 hours a day. Your children will learn a lot better in a relaxed atmosphere.
One of the first things you should think about is talking to people you know who already homeschool. They can give you a world of advice. If you don't know any homeschoolers then try to find a homeschool support group in your area. You may find listings from state homeschool web sites on our resources for states page.
Next you should find out about the homeschooling laws in your state. Different states require different things. Check out our Helpflul Links page for more information on the leagal aspects or request an information packet on the Contact Us page.