Decided to homeschool, huh? Well, I know what you’re thinking “how do I even get started homeschooling?”
Luckily you’ve come to the right place.
Here’s a quick and simple breakdown on how-to start homeschooling in 4 simple steps.
Because you’ve made an important decision for your family and here’s how to do it well.
How do I start homeschooling my child?
1. Research the law. 2. Set Goals. 3. Be organized. 4. Research everything else.
Let’s start with the one everyone thinks is the hardest first.
Step 1: Research the law
First, you want to research the law for your state. Homeschool laws vary by state, so what works for one homeschooler may not work for you.
Remember that when you ask for homeschool advice in your friendly Facebook groups.
Instead, check out HSDLA’s site. They provide some great information on the laws for each state that is easy to understand.
To start, make a list of any forms you need to complete and how often you need to complete them. In addition, if your child is currently enrolled in school take note of your state’s process to withdraw them and follow it.
Maybe you thought about not teaching a specific subject or wanted to do away with textbooks completely. Now is the time to ask all the questions.
Also, be sure to take note of relevant websites, phone numbers, and other resources you may need in the future.
Step 2: Set Goals
Once you know what you need to do to be state-compliant, now is time to set some goals.
Decide how often you will be homeschooling, which days, what hours, etc. Depending on your state you may have to follow a particular schedule or teach for a certain number of hours.
For a free schedule template, you can use in your homeschool and a preview of the one I created you can go here.
For that reason, you want to have a plan for what you will be teaching and how. There are several teaching methods available to parents.
You get to choose what works best for your family.
These three things are the groundwork for how to get your homeschool going. It gives you the foundation on what to do and how to do it properly.
Step 3: Be Organized-
Moving on, now that you have your plans and goals figured out, you want to get organized. Although everyone has their preferences like a planner, a binder, or just some post-it notes you have to know what works for you.
Staying organized makes life less stressful and allows you to know where your important documents are at all times.
To give you the best of both worlds with your curriculum planned for you and the ability to keep your homeschool organized and legally compliant with the bonuses included I have created the Master Bundles-Combo Edition!
From a comprehensive guide to homeschooling, to editable planners, and a homeschool binder, these extras make it easy to track your year, stay on top of requirements, and maximize your time and resources.
You’ll stay on track, minimize stress, and create peace of mind knowing that everything is in one place!
Step 4: Research everything else-
So, you know the law, you have set goals, and you’ve even gotten organized. What’s next?
The last thing you need to do to start homeschooling PAINLESSLY is to continue researching everything else.
For instance, research how children learn, different ways to teach a concept, or various crafts you can do your child.
Instead of doing all the work: an incredible resource within the Master Bundle Combo is the Ultimate Homeschool Guide for Beginners. It is a guide that covers the what, why, and how of homeschooling.
The guide will walk you through everything you need to know on how-to start homeschooling painlessly such as:
- How to set goals and a mission statement for your homeschool that will save you time
- A 6-step legal framework to help navigate homeschooling in your state.
- Introduction to teaching methods and how to choose the right one for you
- A simple review of the different learning styles that affect how your child learns
Get it here…
So how do you start homeschooling your child…
Easy. You follow the four steps above. Do your research and get your hands on the Combo Master Bundle for 3 years of curriculum and all the resources to get you started and get you organized.
Now is the time to take this knowledge and put it into action to continue your child’s education at home.
P.S. If you are a Texas mama, you will find the “Learn How-To Homeschool in Texas- in Just 5 Easy Steps” post especially helpful.
Undoubtedly, you know as your child grows so will your homeschool so remember to always be open to learning.
Here’s to you mama!
Other Posts to Get You Started:
- Homeschool Schedule Template– An editable homeschool scheduler perfect for moms with children of any age. There is a free sample schedule included to assist you in crafting your own schedule.
- Homeschool Assessment Checklists– How do you know your child is ready for the next grade? A key to assessing their educational and developmental milestones is with these FREE assessments. You can find ideas from toddlers to second grade with assessments for Pre-K to 2nd Grade.
Last Updated on November 26, 2024 by Kierra