The COVID-19 crisis forced new families to have to figure out how to homeschool their children, and with school districts throughout the country pushing online learning, we want to give you some options outside of government indoctrination centers \u2013 or what some would refer to as the public school system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Topics Covered in this Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Homeschool<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Homeschool Curriculum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Homeschooling Tips and Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Considerations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get a head start on a college education<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Homeschool Experience<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n While public schools may provide a convenient option for many families, homeschooling offers benefits that far outweigh any convenience public schools may offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the primary reasons you should look into homeschooling is the ability of parents to customize their children’s education. Homeschooling allows parents to tailor the curriculum to their child’s strengths and interests rather than forcing them to fit into a one-size-fits-all approach that most public schools take. This individualized approach can help students learn more effectively and be more successful in their academic pursuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another significant advantage of homeschooling is the ability to instill strong values and morals that haven’t been hijacked by politicians who are seeking indoctrinate the next generation. Homeschooling allows parents to control the environment in which their children learn, which means they can ensure that their values are being reinforced throughout their child’s education. This is especially important for families with different beliefs than those taught in public schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Homeschooling also allows for greater flexibility in scheduling extracurricular activities. As a result, homeschooled children can pursue their interests and passions more easily without the constraints of a traditional school schedule. This flexibility can benefit families with children with busy extracurricular activities or who need to travel frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, homeschooling can offer a much safer learning environment. With the rise of school shootings and violent incidents in public schools, parents often feel more comfortable knowing their child is learning in a secure, controlled environment. Homeschooling also reduces the risk of bullying and peer pressure, which can harm a child’s mental health and academic success. It also allows you to choose whether or not you want your kids to receive certain vaccinations if that’s something important to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the most basic level, homeschooling offers a great deal of control for parents in an increasingly out-of-control educational environment. Being able to provide a solid educational experience for your children that reflects your beliefs and lifestyle is extremely attractive option and why so many people are looking to homeschooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Homeschooling is an great option for parents who want to take control of their child’s education and provide them with a personalized, values-based learning experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first consideration is to ask yourself why you\u2019re homeschooling. If you want to avoid the Common Core education, which is utilized across the country in public education, then be advised that many free online programs will teach to the Common Core, so you\u2019re not avoiding that problem by choosing one of these programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re considering homeschooling your child, here are some steps to get started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The internet makes homeschooling so much easier now than ever before. If your main desire is to have your kids close to home, most states have online K-12 schools available for free. There are also private online schools that are available, as well as the traditional curriculums that rely on parents to take on the role of teacher. It really depends on what you\u2019re looking for and how involved you want to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you get started, it\u2019s important\nto know what your state and local school district requires of you. While online\nschools are becoming more mainstream as homeschool options, many states have additional requirements to\nensure that your child is up to date with\nlessons. Some states will require your child to take yearly standardized exams\nwhile other states\nwill offer little interference to your plans. There\u2019s\nno general database that lists requirements by state, so this will require some homework on your\npart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some parents want to homeschool their children but don\u2019t have time to be the ones running the curriculum. You can find retired teachers, current teachers or even private tutors who can step in to help with your homeschool plans. There are some states that have regulations about who can serve as homeschool educators, based upon parents\u2019 educational backgrounds. Again, these are all things that will require research on your part before you begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be advised that it\u2019s not as simple as pulling your child out of school and declaring your intent to homeschool, and though it\u2019s a hassle it\u2019s in your best interest to make your intention crystal clear so as to avoid problems later on. Survival Mom<\/a> recommends joining a homeschool legal defense organization<\/a> to protect your rights should your local district raise any issues with your homeschool plans. There are homeschool organizations in every state, so a little research will help. Again, as much as you might want to stay off the grid here, this is one step you should take to ensure that nothing disrupts your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you know what kind of education you want for your children, you\u2019ll be able to find a great number of resources to support your efforts. There are helpful guides and<\/a> curriculums availabl<\/a>e from institutions like Khan Academy and Monarch<\/a> that will make it easy to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For most parents who are just getting started, one of the\nfirst questions they ask is often, \u201cwhat homeschool curriculum should I use?\u201d To be honest, there are no one-size-fits-all\nsolutions or \u201cbest program\u201d that we can recommend. Every kid is different, and\nfor many of us, the reason we choose to homeschool our kids is to be able to\nbreak free from strict government curriculums that have left many of our kids\nbehind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, keep in mind some parents opt out of traditional programs, and actively avoid curriculums, especially\nthose that align with Common Core Standards. Since some of these programs can\nbe quite expensive, we wanted to give you to budget-friendly\noptions to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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How To Homeschool your Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What are your options?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Make sure you are not putting yourself in legal jeopardy!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Homeschool Curriculums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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