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2. Get Plugged Into A Homeschool Group<\/h2>\n
I don’t know how we’d have made it through that first year without our homeschool support group. You can check for local groups through the HSLDA website, your state’s statewide side, or by checking Yahoo groups or Google.<\/p>\n
3. Read About A Wide Variety Of Homeschooling Styles<\/h2>\n
It doesn’t matter what style of homeschooler you think you might be, everyone can benefit from reading about a variety of homeschooling styles. Very few people are 100% any given style and there is often much that can be learned from other styles. My favorite homeschooling style books are:<\/p>\n
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- A Charlotte Mason Education<\/a><\/em> by Catherine Levison<\/li>\n
- Homeschooling the Early Years<\/a> <\/em>by Linda Dobson<\/li>\n
- The Relaxed Home School<\/a> <\/em>by Mary Hood<\/li>\n
- The Unschooling Handbook<\/a> by Mary Griffith<\/li>\n
- The Well-Trained Mind<\/a><\/em> by Susan Wise Bauer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4. Research Curriculum<\/h2>\n
Visit curriculum fairs, ask homeschool friends, read homeschool curriculum reviews<\/strong><\/a>. Another great resource is The Curriculum Choice<\/strong><\/a>. Finding a good curriculum fit for your teaching style and your child’s learning will make your homeschooling life much easier.<\/p>\n
Just keep two things in mind: 1) Sometimes finding the right curriculum is a matter of trial and error<\/strong>. Just because what you settle on first doesn’t work, doesn’t mean your homeschooling decision is a failure. 2) There is no perfect curriculum<\/strong>. What is a great fit for another family, may be a dismal failure for yours…and vice versa.<\/p>\n
5. Subscribe To Some Great Homeschool Blogs For Support And Encouragement<\/h2>\n
I’ve listed 5 great homeschooling blogs<\/a> and, of course, there are many others. And, there’s this one. {grin}<\/p>\n
6. Research Learning Styles<\/h2>\n
Figuring out your child’s learning style (and your teaching style) can go a long way toward a smoother homeschooling journey. Of course, you can’t tailor everything<\/em> to suit your child’s style, but knowing whether your child’s natural bent is auditory, visual, or kinesthetic gives you a great starting point for figuring out the best curriculum fit for your family.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Be Prepared For Naysayers<\/h2>\n
Let’s face it, there are going to be people who think you’re crazy for homeschooling. Decide how you’re going to answer the homeschool critics<\/a>, know that it’s not up for public debate, and prepare to stand your ground.<\/p>\n
8. Realize That You And Your Public School Parent Friends Are Not Mortal Enemies Just Because You’re Homeschooling<\/h2>\n
If things in your relationships with your public school parent friends start to shift, assure them that your decision has nothing to do with them and everything to do with your family. Then, direct them to the Public School Parents’ Guide to Homeschool Parents<\/a> for reassurance.<\/p>\n
9. Plan Your Calendar<\/h2>\n
Not everybody does this, I’m sure, but it helps me to stay on track if I’ve figured out ahead of time which days are going to go toward our state-required 180 days and which days are going to be off days. It helps me to avoid too many unplanned days off. Of course, there is still room for flexibility, but I like having a framework.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n10. Bookmark Resources<\/h2>\n
Check out some of my favorite online homeschool resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Are you a new homeschool mom? Check out my eBook, Homeschooling 101<\/a>. If you’re already homeschooling and would like to add more hands-on educational opportunities in your day, you might like Hands-On Learning<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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- Homeschooling the Early Years<\/a> <\/em>by Linda Dobson<\/li>\n