Whether you’re eager or overwhelmed to begin, it’s important to remember a crucial factor: You must commit that you will find ways for your homeschool to work when the going gets tough (and those days will occur). As a homeschooler, your children benefit spiritually, academically, socially, morally, developmentally, etc. However, you will need to make up your mind now to overcome future challenges like naysayers, content difficulty, balancing self-care, unexpected life events that impact scheduling and more.
Every homeschool is regulated by the state in which it resides, rather than the federal government. Therefore, you must determine the specific regulations in your state to confirm how to comply legally as a homeschool; special education requirements may differ. Compliance isn’t as hard as the confusing legalities may sound, so do not fear. Should you need assistance against illegal harassment, Homeschool Legal Defense Association may help.
Increase your prayer and fasting life if you want to prevent anxiety and maintain direction in the homeschooling journey. With so many methods, curriculums and opinions, you will surely lose your way without deep confidence in Yah. Pray and ask Yah to show you what method you should use to homeschool. Let Him order your steps to the right curriculum fit for your family.
Curriculum Types & Methods
Traditional Text/Workbook • Independent Online • Online Academy • Distance Learning • Lapbooking • Software/DVD-Based • Mentor-Based • Notebooking • Dual Credit
We believe homeschooling is much like discipling. So, when you increase your own personal relationship with Yah, it will lead to the generation of revelational homeschooling knowledge—instead of depending on others to know it all for you. Read your Word. Pray and fast. Trust Yah to lead you to the right books (in addition to His Word), classes, conferences and resources to better your homeschool, teaching and student learning styles.
It’s easy to look at our homeschool (or anybody else’s) and feel insecure…or even jealous. Careful not to fall into that trap of comparison. What Yah has for you and your family will not be the same as it is for others. Your children have totally different life-callings and spiritual assignments, so why would they need the exact same homeschooling as us (or so-and-sos)? Find your confidence in His direction. If you need a little help getting there, schedule a consult. And when you need a “substitute” teacher, try Outschool for affordable video classes—get $20 off your first class with our special invitation.
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