Blonds Rock asked:
ok so i am on my way on making up my mind on home schooling, but the question is how, where do you start? do they still have to wait till they are 5, anyone with answers to this would be of great help! i just want the best for my kids and i believe that i can do that through home schooling.
thank you everyone, i am actualy going to copy all of these answers and go to all of the web sites. i can only pick one answer as the best but all of the answers were helpful, thank you!
ok so i am on my way on making up my mind on home schooling, but the question is how, where do you start? do they still have to wait till they are 5, anyone with answers to this would be of great help! i just want the best for my kids and i believe that i can do that through home schooling.
thank you everyone, i am actualy going to copy all of these answers and go to all of the web sites. i can only pick one answer as the best but all of the answers were helpful, thank you!
you can actually go to wal mart and pick up books for teaching and they are seperated by age. Depending on your states laws that is all you have to do. You would need to call the school district and find out what they require state wise on this. Some states require you to do there program and mail in tests when done with a section or a subject.
There are state tests that need to be taken on your part and on the child’s part. The child’s tests are on going; kind of like a progress check. The first step you need to take is to call the local school district, they will get you the number for the board of education that can set you up with the necessary paperwork to get the ball rolling.
I thought about this as well and the first question I asked myself was do I have the educational background needed to successfully teach my child. The second was – how much do I value the socialization experiences that school offers for my child. Both my husband and I have advanced degrees so having the educational background wasn’t an issue for us. However, we decided that as an only child he needed the socialization skills that homeschooling wouldn’t provide him with. So, we opted for a small charter school and he’s been doing well there.
First you must inform your school district that you are going to home school your child. Then go to your local school district office for source materials on the subjects your child will need to cover to receive credit for graduation. Brousing the internet can supply many locations to acquire study materials and there are help groups that can assist you in most larger cities.
NO ! OK you can start with counting ,color shapes, songs I would like too know what you did to start home school because want too start it too i think everybody should do it if they have a problem with public schools
you need to contact the school board, cause they will send a teacher 2 times a week to home school the child.i was home schooled, and i liked it.
i had my son home schooled for awhile all i did was go to the public school that was in my district and let them know. from there the school may help you w/ material but if not you have to supply it yourself and you have to report to the school what your teaching the child(ren) and they grade him or her to see if your educating him or her successfully or not.thats what i had to do where i live it may very but this is the idea of it i hope it helps you out.
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Homeschooling goes on all the time – you’ve already started even if they aren’t 5.
There is a place out of Florida that has a whole curriculum for all ages; including evaluations to make sure the the children are at grade level and in compliance with learning standards. If the child is having trouble with certain areas, they also have addendums for additional learning skills.
It is listed on the Internet – I don’t have the name of it.
Congrats on that, you are about to begin a great journey.
Where do you start? First thing is to report to your school district…from there you’re gone! The best thing about home schooling is that it’s your way, which is often the better way since you know your individual children better than anyone else does. You don’t have to wait until they’re five, since you’re home with them you can start when you want. If they’re not ready until five, then you can start with the simple things. ABCs, numbers, and writing their names. Making songs out of things often helps them learn the subject faster. You can also make charts with poster boards and markers with the subject on it, and for right at the beginning you can find number cards and alphabet cards at Walmart for cheap. For starting with the books there are sooo many choices, most of which can be found or ordered off of the internet. Here are a few: Alpha and Omega, Abeka, Saxon Math (excellent, highly recommended but doesn’t start until third grade,) and ACE paces.
Believe me, you’ll have so much fun with this if you just don’t stress over it, there is help everywhere you look. Also for if you want to teach them science or history or something at this young age, you can check out the library for books about almost anything.
Don’t let anyone tell you that your kids can’t have a life being homeschooled, they can. It’s just up to you to provide that.
I hope that helps, good luck!!!
You should start home schooling when they are able to realize the difference from right and wrong, and also if you do decide you should at least go and take some class up in school so your child or children want be left behind if you do decide to enroll your child or children in public or private school, but if i was you i would let my child go to private or public school so they would have the ability to have friends and a LIFE outside the house without their parents always in their face.
It is always best to start children on a basic learning curriculum as early as possible. I think it is in the best interest of the child if they are, however, enrolled in preschool or kindergarten. This gives them the opportunity to assimilate to working with other children who aren’t their siblings. It helps them to develop positive social skills.
When they reach an age where they may be placed in home school most school districts have a home study program that is monitored through the district office. There are even home school programs that will allow your child to participate in extra-curricular sports and clubs. Call the district office of your particular school district and they will be able to provide all the information for you.
A good start is to try and find home school groups in your neighborhood. There are curriculum fairs in most states all of the time. Do search on Internet. Christian Book Stores have lots of curriculum and idea books. Also you can so search on homeschooling in Google and come up with all kinds of websites to help you.. Find one below..
Here are some websites
This website has a list of the laws and legalities in your state (whichever that may be) which may give you the ebst answers to some of your questions:
As for age limits, etc. This depends on which state you live in but any information you need should be at the website above or the links below. Hope this helps.
Don’t do it.
First, start with your state’s department of education to find out the educational requirements you need to follow (these vary state to state).
Second, decide who will teach your child as well as how long you plan to teach them at home–you may need a tutor as the children get older because you might know much about certain topics.
Finally, iit is REALLY important to work a social life into your curriculum. this can be through organizations where homeschooled families get together, after-school programs at your local public school are also options.
Find a parent or group in your area that will help mentor you. Try the library and church. Post a message at the library looking for help. Also teacher supply stores will help you. Just don’t trash the local school because most part time summer workers are teachers in the schools or are former teachers. I wish someone had told me that. My problem is when people ask me why I answer. In a small town this is bad.
Home schooling is a great way to go if you are not happy with public schools or live far from a school. There are many ways to go about it. There are home school courses on the internet, your local school school district can help you out with state laws so you can keep track of testing. I think its the way to go!
First of all you have to go by your states rules and regulations. In the state of NC .They require your high school diploma and transcripts,of the one teaching . Some schools will not let you have books . I went to barns and noble , and school stores that work with the teachers . My daughter is one of the highest ranking in the CAT test of the state of NC . I have colleges calling me wanting her to go . But too depending on the state you live in some of the states want let you home school and some colleges won’t accept you. Good thing is you can keeping going through make it fun .One grade to the next and they can be out faster than some of the kids going to regular school.
DP
The first thing to do is to contact your state or local board of education to find out what their requirements are for home-schooling and for education in general. Most states have the information online. I would recommend starting at the state level. If you are not already required to go through a “bona fide” home-schooling program that provides core materials and testing, you may decide whether or not you wish to create your own curriculum based on the educational requirements by grade or find a program that fits your needs, your pocketbook, or even your spiritual beliefs. There are many different types of home-schooling programs out there, and many parents who decide to home-school choose to go with one of these programs.
If your state requires certain accreditation of home-school programs, remember to verify that the program you choose meets those requirements.
As for the age, most states “recommend” that the child is either 5 or approaching 5 within a few months of starting school. Again, check with your board of education. One thing to remember when deciding whether or not to start your child early (or even choosing whether or not to speed up your child’s education process) – if you ever change your mind and enroll them in a public or private school (or even sending them off to college), it will be easier for the child if he or she is placed with people near his/her own age. While many people may argue this point, a certain level of maturity is gained from life experience, and even if your child is very mature for their age, the other students will be aware of the age gap and may treat your child accordingly. Also, remember that your child needs human interaction with the outside world, so enroll them in extracurricular activities.
Remember, you’re not just raising your child – you’re raising a human being that needs to be able to function in society.