Tricia Croushorn, Kip Harding, Rachael Chappell
Helpful Links:
- How to Start & Choose Curriculum
- 7 Steps to Get You Started (Angela Braniff)
- 7 Steps for New Homeschoolers (Angela Braniff)
- 5 Flavors of Homeschooling
- Life School
- Homeschool Legal Defense Association
- Simply Charlotte Mason
- Thomas Jefferson Education
- The Well-Educated Heart
- IAmHomeschooling.com
Recommended Books
Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-First Century by Oliver DeMille
Raising A New Generation of Patriots: A Garden Allegory by Marlene Peterson, Tammy Hulse, Kimberly Fletcher
A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on The Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola
Where to Start
Deciding to homeschool is an important decision — and some make it with a bit of trepidation. We all had the same concerns. It’s entirely normal. It’s important to realize that school at home is not like school at school — it’s much more manageable than you might think. Once you start, you find what’s right for you and the results will come.
Whether you are considering homeschooling or you’ve already made the decision and want to know to where start, there are some things you should know.
We highly recommend Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) as your first place to go. HSLDA is an excellent resource. They provide an updated list of the homeschool laws for every state. It also provides a list of state homeschool groups you can connect with and many other valuable resources. We highly recommend becoming a member of HSLDA. As a member you’ll have 24/7 legal support in case you ever need it and help to support your right to homeschool. At $120.00 a year it is well worth the peace of mind.
- Online Distance Learning
- Computer-based curriculum and courses
- Box Curriculum—the entire year in a box
- Single subject curriculum
You also have several different options when it comes to methods of homeschooling.
- Traditional
- Charlotte Mason
- Unit Study
- Eclectic
For more information on the options available to you, click here.