If you are a new homeschooler this year, welcome to the growing ranks of parents who have chosen, for whatever reason, to homeschool their children! If you are new, you might find the whole deal of home schooling a little bit intimidating. What if you get something wrong, what if you fail to teach something? How will you know if your child is learning?
I have a few pieces of advice that hopefully will make the beginning of this homeschool journey less stressful. First, find a good curriculum. When we began home schooling in I was afraid that I would mess my child up by skipping some vital piece of information. So, instead of making up my own curriculum, I turned to an online homeschool curriculum called Time4Learning. The beauty of that program is that the lessons are already planned for you, based on state and national standards. I also worried about keeping adequate records. Again, Time4Learning to the rescue. Reports on what my child completed, and grades were easy to compile and print.
Find a good support group. Local home schooling groups can be invaluable when it comes to peace of mind, support, and companionship, both for you and your child.
Welcome to a great adventure, relax, and have fun!
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