How to Transition Your Children from Homeschool to Public School

You have been homeschooling your children for one year, three years or five years. Now you've decided that you can no longer homeschool your children. You would love for your children to attend a private school, but this option is just too costly for your family's budget. The remaining option for your children is public school. Switching to a public school is a major and, at times, an overwhelming decision for you and your children. Here are some tips for making the transition easier for everyone involved.

The most important thing to do first is to tell your children that they will be attending public school. Every child is different. My oldest daughter was extremely upset and cried when we told her that I could no longer homeschool her. She begged me to keep homeschooling her and thought that she had done something wrong. I had to keep reassuring her that our decision had nothing to do with anything she had or had not done. On the other hand my younger daughter was very excited and was jumping up and down. She couldn't wait to go! Be patient, honest and loving when communicating your decision to stop homeschooling.