Unfortunately, some would-be homeschoolers are intimidated by legal authorities, or they think they don't want to deal with the legal aspect of homeschooling. But with a little strategic thought and key resources, you can have your legal bases covered and move forward with homeschooling. Homeschooling laws differ from state to state, and sometimes also from county to county within a state. This article is not extensive enough to outline every state's requirements, but here are some tips and ... VIEW POST

Did you fail Algebra? Maybe you didn't read until you were well into third grade, or you barely managed to pass English. Does this mean you aren't qualified to teach your child? Some parents agonize over whether or not they are qualified to teach their children at home. It's easy to get caught up in the idea that you have to know everything first, and then pick and choose from this extensive knowledge and teach your child, like picking books off of a shelf. But really, you'd probably be ... VIEW POST

As you consider homeschooling, you may be trying to decide on which approach or philosophy fits your child and family. Do you like things relaxed and informal, or do you prefer a more structured approach? How much time do you have to devote to homeschooling, and what is your child's learning style? These and other questions come into play as you consider your homeschooling philosophy. Following are some of the approaches that homeschoolers use when teaching their children. Hopefully, you can ... VIEW POST

Don't you hate not knowing where something is because you have too much stuff? Everyone in the house expects mom to know where everything is, too. Maybe it's time to reduce the clutter in your home and have a place for everything. You need to get the whole family involved, though. Follow these simple steps to reducing clutter as a family. * Take stock of your space. Look at the flow of your home and see where everything lands. Have a recycling bin for junk mail near where the mail gets ... VIEW POST

One of a parent's concerns when he or she is deciding whether or not to homeschool is that of cost. It's true that homeschooling can be very expensive, but it does not have to be. Here are some things to consider as you decide whether or not you are going to spend a lot on homeschooling. Entire Curricula If you've browsed catalogues (online or in paper) that sell entire curricula - that is, a complete set-up with books, lesson plans, workbooks, manipulatives, etc. for the year - you may ... VIEW POST