How to Find Home Schooling Resources

Home schooling can appear to be an overwhelming venture, but it does not have to be. To begin, become knowledgeable with your state's laws. I found that the easiest way to find information on a specific state's laws is to go online and do a search. Also, finding an online home schooling group can offer you and your family a lot of support. There will be people with different amounts of home schooling experience, and if you are uncertain about anything, you can consult with them.

You do not need a specific curriculum. There are different companies available which can provide you with a packaged year, but do not feel that you have to go that route.

What is great about home schooling is that you can use the resources that are readily available to you.

Look Into Your Nearest Resources

Look into your community and neighborhood. What kinds of things are available to you and your family? What about public libraries, museums, historical centers, parks, and/or the YMCA? You can teach your child how important it is to be be involved in community activities. Frequenting such places is not only educational but affordable.

Also, look into volunteer opportunities that you and your child can get involved in. Time is much more flexible when home schooling. Teaching your child community service is a valuable gift.

Tutors

Are you afraid that you can't teach your child everything? If you don't feel you can teach him/her, then find a tutor. Try the area colleges. College kids will be glad to tutor your child for some extra spending money. If there aren't any colleges near you, try retired teachers.

Television

Television can help! Check the listings on the Discovery Channel or the Animal Planet. There are many cable channels that offer educational programming for children and teens. Watch the programs together and start a dialog on what you watched. Ask questions and create conversation. Get involved in your child's learning process.

Websites

The site www.edhelper.com has Pre-K to high school level activities.

There are a number of subjects available. There are free portions on this site, but to get access to everything there are fees.