How to Choose a Homeschool Curriculum Without Buying Five
A practical guide to choosing homeschool curriculum for your first year, covering teaching styles, the kitchen-table test, what to try before you buy, and when to switch.
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Art, Music and PE at Home: The Subjects Nobody Plans For
Practical ways to teach art, music and physical education at home without special equipment, training or a large budget, including what counts, what your state may require, and how to fit it all in.
A Realistic First-Year Homeschool Schedule for Elementary Ages
How to build a homeschool schedule for elementary-age children that is short, consistent and flexible enough to survive real life, with a sample week and the kitchen-table test.
Homeschooling While Working: Schedules That Fit a Job
How to homeschool while holding a job, including schedule options for full-time, part-time, remote and shift-working parents, with realistic time estimates and common trade-offs.
Your State's Homeschool Rules: Where to Find Them and What to Check
A guide to finding and understanding your state's homeschool requirements, covering notification, required subjects, assessment, record-keeping and where to find the official source.
Secular Homeschool Curriculum: Finding Materials Without a Religious Framework
A guide to finding secular homeschool curriculum for families who want materials without a religious framework, covering math, science, history, language arts and where to check before buying.
How to Start Homeschooling in the Middle of the School Year
A practical guide to withdrawing your child from school and starting homeschooling mid-year, covering state notification rules, what to teach first, and how to build a schedule that fits your household.
Teaching a Reluctant Reader: Patience, Practice and When to Get Help
How to support a child who is struggling with or resisting reading at home, including what is developmentally normal, when to push, when to wait, and when to seek an evaluation for a learning difference.
Homeschooling and Screen Time: Setting Limits Without Banning Everything
Practical guidelines for managing screen time in a homeschool household, including when screens help learning, when they do not, and how to set boundaries that survive a Tuesday.
Field Trips, Libraries and Free Community Resources
A guide to free and low-cost community resources for homeschooling families, including libraries, museums, parks, community classes and field trip planning.