Where do I start Homeschooling?When thinking about how to start homeschooling, I always go back to books and resources. You have to have the right books and resources to help you get started. Here are the steps you need to go through to get started with homeschooling
2. Laws – You will need to find out what your state and local laws are in relation to how to start homeschooling. 3. Budget – What is your homeschool budget? How much are you able/willing to pay for your homeschool materials. If you don’t have much money, there are ways to save money with homeschooling, but you will probably need to trade your time for money when collecting free resources. 4. Know your child’s learning style and your teaching style. This will save you years of frustration in the long run. Know what you have to work with and what style works best for your family and then choose resources from there. Many people find their curriculum first and then try to make their family fit into that mold. That is a sure fire way to head straight into homeschool burnout. 5. Find resources and do your homework. Read good books about homeschooling by Ruth Beechick, Sally Clarkson and others and look over homeschool reviews. You will find resources about how to start homeschooling at: the library, curriculum suppliers, in your community, support groups, online, homeschool catalogs, etc. Here's a good homeschool planner that might help you get organized with the books and resources you will need. If you find yourself getting overwhelmed with curriculum choices or you just want some advice from a veteran homeschool mom, you can get homeschool coach to help you. 6. Get connected with other homeschoolers, either online, in your community or by phone. Sometimes homeschool co-ops are helpful to new homeschoolers and sometimes they are not. Make sure you still choose what is best for your family and not just something that someone else recommends because it worked for THEIR family. 7. Evaluate your child’s interests. Does your child like Music, Art, Science or some other area of study? You might be able to capitalize on that and use a Unit Study approach or choose books that help support that interest. If your child is studying something they are interested in, they will learn better and enjoy it much more too. Do you really need lesson plans and textbooks to be a good homeschool mom? Only you can know the answer to that, but step one will help you there too. 8. Have confidence and fun. If you are lacking in either of these areas, you might have some problems getting started. Do you believe you are capable of teaching your children? Don’t get me wrong, everyone has their doubts, but do you really believe that you can do this? Make sure you leave some room for fun and games with your children. You don’t have to recreate a classroom in your home. There are many ways to learn besides using textbooks and workbooks.
10. Read more good books with your children and on your own and don’t worry about socialization. Make sure you don’t try to do too much at one time. Start with the 3Rs (reading, writing and arithmetic) and then expand from there. Also be careful to keep your activities away from home to a minimum. This will help you and your children stay focused and productive. For more information about how to start Homeschooling and how to find the best homeschool resources, go to free homeschool e-books and download the information there.
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1. Prayer – If you are a Christian, this should be your first step in anything you pursue. Ask God to help lead and guide you to the right resources, books, and people that will help you provide the best homeschool experience for you and your children.
9. Get a folder for each child so you can collect their work and keep it all in one place especially if you are teaching 
