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Starting Homeschooling Step Two-Know the Law
When individuals begin to consider homeschooling, they are often filled with uncertainty and a little bit of fear. How do I do it? What should I know? What if I don’t do a good job? . . .
However, a great place to start is to get to know your state homeschool law.
In some states, there are more detailed guidelines and concrete standards such as Pennslyvania Homeschool Laws and California homeschooling laws, in others, parents don’t need to do much to comply. However, knowing where your state stands up front, before you begin to explore your options, will help to define what and where you begin to research homeschool options.
Once you have those under your belt, the possibilities are endless!
For a quick link to the laws in your state, click State Laws in the United States then select your state.
Additional homeschooling posts:
New to Homeschooling-Step One: Make the Commitment by Jessica Parnell
Commit to Consistency
Be sure to commit to a full year-one year at a time.
Starting Homeschooling-Step Seven: Organized Homeschool by Jessica Parnell
You are well on your way! You have selected your homeschool program; you have researched your state homeschool laws; you have found the right approach for your child; you are ready to begin!
What next?
My next piece of advice is essential for an organized and relaxed homeschool program:
Be sure to set aside a specific area in your home for homeschooling.
Starting Homeschooling Step Four-Know Your Child by Jessica Parnell
Does your child love to get dirty and explore the world around him?
Is she a child who loves to sit down and listen as you read a story?
Is he an analytical thinker, who tends to question what is happening around him?
Is she one who can connect events and experiences to lessons in life?
Does he seem to thrive when able to create with his hands?
Does she naturally "get it" the first time she hears it?
These kinds of questions can help to define the best kind of learning approach for your child.
Starting Homeschooling Step Three-Know Yourself by Jessica Parnell
Before you embark on the incredibly rewarding .
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