HOMESCHOOLING 101HOMESCHOOLING 101

Beginner’s Guide to Homeschooling

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Homeschooling 5

2. History of Homeschooling 6

3. Current Homeschooling Demographics 8

4. Homeschooling Laws 10

5. Homeschool Styles 10• Traditional 10

• Classical 11

• Charlotte Mason 11

• Unit Studies 11

• Unschooling 11

• Relaxed Homeschooling 12

• Online or Cyber Schools 12

• Eclectic 12

6. Homeschooling Tips 13• Planning 13

• Scheduling 14

• Organizing 16

7. Tips from Homeschool Veterans 17

8. Homeschooling Resources 21• Blog Posts from the Demme Learning Blog 21

• Homeschool Blogs 21

• Homeschool Magazines 22

• Homeschool Forums 22

• Homeschool Support Groups 22

• Homeschool Organizations and Legislation 22

9. Closing 23

10. Sources and Acknowledgments 24

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Introduction to Homeschooling

Introduction to HomeschoolingIf you’ve downloaded this eBook, that means you’re interested in at least learning more about homeschooling.

At Demme Learning, we trust parents to know their child best and make individualized decisions for their education that are appropriate for both their child and their family at a particular point in time. We hope to provide you with helpful, unbiased information so you can evaluate how this option could work for you, your child, and your family.

Choosing an appropriate method for your child’s education is a monumental decision. We understand that deciding whether or not to homeschool can be difficult, and the goal of this eBook is to share over 25 years’ worth of experience and resources with you as you consider this journey for your family. Homeschooling is a highly personalized option that makes sense for a wide variety of families for a wide variety of reasons, and we encourage you to take this information and transform and customize it to provide your children with an incredible educational experience.

Keep in mind that when you make a decision to homeschool, you are not committing to any specific amount of time; you’re simply making a decision that is right for this point in your lives. It is a big decision, and it will impact your daily life (hopefully making it wonderful!), but you are making a choice for your child. You are not required to continue with any educational choice for one second longer than it makes sense for your child and family – there are myriad options available. So while the topic of this eBook is homeschooling, we’re not advocating one method of education over any other. The majority of homeschoolers do not homeschool for their child’s entire school career, but it can often be the perfect fit at a particular time in your lives.

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History of Homeschooling

Homeschooling as we think of it today has been around since the 1970s, but before our modern era of mandatory schooling, children learned at home for millennia. “Going to school” was an oddity, reserved for the clergy or the wealthy. This home learning experience was a very practical one, usually provided by a parent or caregiver. Children learned to work in the fields, make clothes, construct buildings, raise livestock, and other things necessary for everyday life. The “three Rs” of reading, writing, and arithmetic were taught as necessary at a level needed to handle basic affairs. Literacy was primarily the province of the clergy or the ruling elite until the introduction of the printing press made books more common and less expensive.

Literacy was prized in the American colonies and more common than in Europe during the early years of the United States. Laws requiring school attendance were initially put into place in the U.S. in 1852. The introduction of mandatory school attendance laws made the American public rely entirely on public and private schools, and homeschooling became illegal. Consequently, it was rarely practiced until the 1970s when the modern homeschooling

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movement was born. During this time, educational reformers were beginning to question the effectiveness of public schools and the techniques being used there.

One of the main leaders of the new homeschool movement was John Holt, who argued that schools had too much of a focus on an oppressive classroom environment, and he encouraged parents to liberate their children from formal education. Many people connected around this movement through Holt’s newsletter Growing Without Schooling. A fellow educational theorist, Raymond Moore, also became a voice of the movement and felt that an early education at home provided children with a strong moral, psychological, and educational foundation.

Parents pushed the movement forward and eventually educating children at home was legalized in every state, but some states still had strict regulations that made it difficult or impossible ‑ like requiring parents to have teaching licenses. Early homeschoolers were incredible advocates who worked with local school boards, public officials, and legal counsel to change the way that homeschooling was perceived and carried out.

Currently the regulation of homeschooling varies greatly from state to state, and we will cover this in more detail later in this eBook. But by 1989, most states had come to terms with homeschoolers thanks to both religious and secular homeschoolers working together to form organizations and withstand difficult legal battles during the 1980s. One of these impactful organizations that still stands today is the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA).

Homeschooling continues to grow in popularity and is now seen as an acceptable educational alternative thanks to the families who have come before us.

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Current Homeschooling Demographics

Current Homeschooling DemographicsMany families who are considering homeschooling first want to look into the demographic data of homeschoolers. It is important for homeschoolers to have support and confidence in their journey so that they can have a successful and enjoyable experience, and the good news is that the number of families engaging in home education has grown significantly in North America in the last twenty years and continues to increase.

There are about2.3 million home educated students in the United States.

Homeschooling rates are growing at a rate of 2-8% each year.

3.4 million adults in the United States have been homeschooled at some point in their education.

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The average homeschooler educates at home for 6 to 8 years.

Homeschooled students score 15-30% higher on average than public school students on standardized academic achievement tests.

Whether or not homeschooling parents are certified teachers does not impact their children’s academic achievement.

In 2011, 91% of homeschooling parents were concerned about the environment of other schools.

Only 83% of families continue homeschooling past their first year. However, 89% of those families continue home education for a third year and beyond.

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CURRENT HOMESCHOOLING DEMOGRAPHICS

Being able to provide an individualized learning experience for each child1

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Enhancing family relationships between parents and siblings

Fostering meaningful and healthy social interactions with peers

Providing a safer environment for their children.

Teaching a particular set of values to their children

SOME OF THE MOST COMMON REASONS FOR HOMESCHOOLING INCLUDE:

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Homeschooling Laws

Homeschooling LawsWorrying about the laws surrounding homeschooling is something that keeps many people from seriously considering homeschooling. Laws about homeschooling do vary from state to state, but there are quite a few comprehensive resources that explain the laws and help you to understand what is required and (almost as important) what isn't required. While laws about homeschooling do vary from state to state, we have compiled some comprehensive information to help you make the decision of whether or not to homeschool.

It is very important to follow your state’s laws about homeschooling, and the HSLDA does a wonderful job of compiling all of the current information here. You will be able to choose which state you live in, and then read further about how to homeschool legally in your particular state. You will likely find that many of these guidelines are very manageable and give you a better idea of what to expect should you choose to homeschool.

Homeschool Styles Whether you’ve realized it or not, you have been homeschooling your child since they were born! You have helped them to learn incredible new skills like walking and talking, and that nurturing relationship is the basis for homeschooling methods. It is likely that you and your child already have a certain teaching/learning style that works best for the both of you, and one of the benefits of homeschooling is that you can use those styles for a very personalized educational experience.

Some of the common approaches to homeschooling are below, and then you can mix and match to meet the needs of your own family:

TraditionalThe traditional style of homeschooling imitates a typical school classroom. There is a heavy reliance on textbooks and organization by grade and subject. This method is sometimes referred to as “school at home,” and it can be a good option for parents who are homeschooling temporarily with plans for their children to return to conventional school systems in a year or two.

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ClassicalAs you can probably guess, the classical method of homeschooling puts a strong emphasis on literature, history, grammar, and logic. Early grades are based on the memorization of basic information, middles grades move into logic and reasoning skills, and then upper grades focus on being able to express their ideas with skill and poise.

Charlotte MasonCharlotte Mason was a British educator born in the 19th century who is known for her recommendation of using “living books” instead of textbooks. “Living books” are written by an author who has a clear love for the subject of the book and can be either fiction or non‑fiction. This is in contrast to textbooks, which are often written by committees. After reading them, children are asked to narrate what they have learned rather than answer specific questions. There is an emphasis on history, literature, nature, and the arts through this method, and many companies now use the Charlotte Mason method in their programs.

Unit StudiesUnlike traditional methods that offer subjects separately, unit studies use a similar theme to combine several subject areas. History, literature, art, music, and other subjects can revolve around a similar topic or theme. Unit studies also typically include hands‑on activities that can be used to teach children of different ages at the same time, and the best unit studies help children see the real‑life connections between different subjects.

UnschoolingThe core theory behind unschooling is the belief that children will learn what is important when it is important to them. The parents’ role in this method is to surround their children with tools of learning and help them through the process of learning according to the student’s timetable. John Holt, who we mentioned at the beginning of this eBook, helped start this unschooling movement because he believed that children have an innate desire to learn that can be stifled by conventional schooling methods.

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Relaxed HomeschoolingThis style of homeschooling is an option for home educators who are not completely comfortable with unschooling methods. This version of home learning includes more parental involvement than unschooling while still valuing unconventional ways of learning. Relaxed homeschooling focuses on following the student’s interests and then taking advantage of teachable moments.

Online or Cyber SchoolsOne of the most recent themes seen in the world of homeschooling is online or cyber schools. The options for conducting some or all of a student’s schooling online have increased dramatically in recent years, and families are taking advantage of these resources. Through online schools, students may take a single course online to supplement other curriculum and methods, or they may use a cyber school for their entire curriculum. Some online courses are sponsored by private schools or curriculum publishers, while others are publicly‑funded charter schools that use a curriculum meeting the standards of the state in which it is offered.

EclecticIn reality, most homeschooling parents follow a combination of methods to educate their children. They might use different methods for different subjects, different children, or different stages of the educational process. Many curriculum providers use ideas from various homeschooling styles to create their materials.

We encourage you to research the styles of homeschooling that appeal most to you, and then you will be able to find resources that support that style. There are many different ways to approach homeschooling, just like there are many ways to approach parenting in general. There are not right and wrong methods ‑ only methods that will be the best fit for your family.

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Homeschooling Tips

Homeschooling TipsWe’ve covered the history and the current state of homeschooling, the laws surrounding homeschooling, and the various homeschooling styles to choose from; but now it’s time to dive into more of the day‑to‑day tips and strategies of being a homeschooler.

PlanningAs you start planning, you want to keep your mission statement and your goals at the forefront of your mind. There is a difference between creating a mission statement and outlining goals, and while both are important, you should start with the mission statement.

A mission statement sets forth the overarching purpose or vision of your homeschool. It is broad and long‑term, and it applies to everyone involved. A mission statement will generally include your key values. Goals, on the other hand, are the more specific, measurable, and finite objectives that will be used to attain the mission. A goal specifies what you’re going to do in the short term. For example, a mission statement might be, “Show the love of God to all we encounter and pursue education with excellence.” A related goal might be, “Visit a nursing home weekly to read to the residents.”

� Learn more about mission statements from three “retired” homeschooling parents with over 30 years of combined homeschooling experience.

Goals help you narrow your focus a bit and are important for keeping you on the right track throughout this homeschooling journey. Ask yourself, “Why do I want to homeschool? How will this fit into our lives? What do I want to accomplish by homeschooling?” These questions will help you set priorities for the upcoming days, months, and years.

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Once you have a clear mission statement and goals in place, you will want to settle on a homeschooling style that will help your family learn and grow. Homeschooling styles will also help you determine subject areas and materials. This area of planning may sometimes be dictated by homeschooling laws; however, there is often room for discretion.

When determining what materials to use, you have a lot of great options. You can choose from prepackaged curriculum from a single publisher, curriculum from a few different publishers, cyber school curriculum, or even free resources from the internet and library. You can also have your children involved in other unique learning opportunities like co‑ops, online classes, or college dual‑enrollment.

Planning is a critical part of homeschooling, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t allow for spontaneity! Many families love that homeschooling gives them the opportunity to do last minute field trips or adapt schedules around an unexpected illness. Homeschooling gives you a lifestyle that does not revolve around strict schedules and instead gives you the flexibility to enjoy the time with those around you.

� Arm yourself with details about what you need to plan for before embarking on this homeschooling journey.

SchedulingAs you start to think more about how you would like homeschooling to work in your own home, you will need to consider the daily, weekly, and yearly schedules of your family and how homeschooling will fit into that. Homeschooling lends itself to creativity and flexibility, but having a planned schedule is still very important to the success of your homeschooling journey.

To start, ask yourself these three important questions:

1. What are the ages of my children?

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2. What are my goals for them for this year?

3. What extracurriculars do we want to do?

After you write your list, set it aside for a day or so before you return to it. When you look over your list again, select three of the most important academic goals, and then add one extracurricular. Yes, only one! The reason for this is that you do not want to overwhelm yourself and spread yourself too thin as you start this homeschooling journey. It may seem like you will have a lot of free time for extras until you realize that just driving children to and from activities takes up more time than you may have. The focus of homeschooling is your children’s academics and well‑being, and you can always add on extra activities later if you still feel like they are doable and beneficial.

After you have your priorities laid out, get out the calendar!

• When do you want to be done with your school year?

• Will you school all year long?

• How many lessons do you need to accomplish?

Once you answer those questions, you will be able to schedule out your year with reasonable start and end dates. Of course, things will come up that may change your schedule slightly, but try to stick to it as much as possible so that you don’t find yourself suddenly behind and overwhelmed.

The weekly schedule is also an important thing to consider closely.

• Will you school five days a week, or only four?

• How will you need to arrange the curriculum to meet a shorter school week?

• How many hours each day do you estimate you will be schooling?

These weekly schedules give the whole family a sense of routine and structure that can be very helpful throughout the homeschooling journey. You want to have a good schedule in place so that you know that you are on the track, and you won’t have to panic once springtime arrives. And possibly one of the most important things to remember, is that your children need YOU more than they need the activities, the events, or even the

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academics. Spending time with family is one of the greatest investments of time that could ever be made, and it is one of the gifts of homeschooling.

� Learn more about creating your homeschooling schedule.

OrganizingThere are a wide variety of people who choose to homeschool their children. Some love to be very organized in every aspect of their homeschooling journey, while others are attracted to homeschooling because of the flexibility that it presents. Regardless of which end of the spectrum you lean towards, you need to at least consider some of the basics of organization in order to simplify your homeschooling journey.

A daily framework can be a wonderful thing! Think through a typical week… What needs to get done? Meals, bedtimes, basic housekeeping, and now… homeschooling. This list will allow you to start creating a framework and general routine for your family that makes each week run a little more smoothly. Write down every detail and get it out of your mind so that you can see all of the moving pieces in one place. Chances are that you will gain a new respect for the amount of tasks that you do in any given day, and it allows you to organize it clearly from there so that you can get the whole family on board.There are several popular, useful planning tools, whether you prefer online or physical format.

Another basic organization strategy is having a designated spot for all of the school stuff. You need to be able to find all of your books and supplies quickly and easily, which happens much more often when there is a designated school zone.

Include housework routines into your daily and weekly schedules. Dividing chores amongst the family into reasonable tasks can be very helpful. The simple rule of doing one major chore and one minor chore each day is a good starting point for divvying up responsibilities. You will also want to have a regular meal routine in place to help keep the days flowing smoothly and efficiently. All of that being said, make your routines and framework work for you and your particular family! The order of what you accomplish in a day, or even a week, can be very flexible as long as you are consistently working towards goals.

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Tips from Homeschool Veterans

Tips from Homeschool Veterans

“When I first started homeschooling, I had all the answers. I had been

homeschooled myself, I was going to use the same curriculum I grew up

with, I had little desks and planners with carefully planned lessons months

in advance… and it didn’t work! It was a disaster from the start! I wish I

had known that there are different styles of homeschooling. I wish I had

understood my children’s learning styles beforehand and taken the time to

really figure out what curriculum would have worked based on that. And

MOST of all, I wish I had known to have more realistic expectations, to use

curriculum as a mere tool, not to be a slave to it! I homeschool completely

differently now, we are more at peace, more flexible, and whole lot more

fun! I love sharing real life, helping new homeschoolers see that they are not

alone, that there is another way to homeschool, and that homeschooling

doesn’t have to be mimicking a school setting.”

Rebecca Spooner Homeschool On®

Homeschooling for 5 years

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“There will be multitudes of people giving advice, scores of curriculum

to choose from, and various methods for doing things. At times the

abundance of information (although a blessing) can get noisy and

distracting. In the end, trust that if God called you to this journey, He

will equip you. He will provide all that you need. Your homeschool is not

intended to look like anyone else’s. God has a unique purpose and plan for

your family and that is exciting! Don’t get caught up in trying to recreate

what someone else is doing, but trust that the Lord is going to lead you

each step of the way to develop your homeschool uniquely for your family,

and ultimately to glorify Him.”

Karen DeBeus Simply Living for Him

Homeschooling for 11 years

“Your homeschool doesn’t have to look like a public school classroom.

If I could go back and do those early years over again, I’d have spent

much more time reading quality books with my kids (historical fiction,

captivating biographies, and both classic and modern literature) and

learning through hands‑on experiences (playing, field trips, nature study,

etc.).

It’s important to remember that sometimes it takes awhile to find your

groove. Homeschooling for the first time is like being a new parent.

Everybody has an opinion, but no one is an expert on homeschooling your

child. Sift through the advice and tips, take what works for you, and discard

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the rest. You’ll probably make mistakes or look back and wish you’d done

things differently, but that’s just part of being a parent – homeschooling or

otherwise. You’ve got this!”

Kris Bales Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers

Homeschooling for 14 years

“It’s easy to get caught up in the pressure and advice about what you must

do the moment you start homeschooling. Many parents feel like they need

to run off and purchase curriculum right away and start immediately with

a rigorous school schedule. Don’t do that. Give yourself some grace, give

your kids some time. It’s okay to start homeschooling slowly. Bring the

kids home, and take the time to read and research, play and explore the big

beautiful world out there. Take time to get to know how your kids learn

and how they tick. You really do have time. Take it.”

Heather Aliano Only Passionate Curiosity

Homeschooling for 5 years

“Stretched a little thin on your time outside of the home? Feeling

overwhelmed with over commitments is very common! Take a good hard

look at the various co‑ops, extra classes, sports, volunteering, and events

you are involved in and evaluate if they are truly necessary.

We ALL need breathing room and running ourselves (and our kids) ragged

is only going to burn us out in the end. You need to be the best mom

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(or dad) you can for your kids – and sometimes that means saying no to

something that is good, but not good for you at the moment. This can be so

hard, especially when there are many things that are beneficial – just maybe

not in this season for you or your family.”

Jolanthe Erb Homeschool Creations

Homeschooling for 11 years

“Homeschooling looks different for everyone. It is unique to each family

and sometimes even each child within the family. I think my best advice is

to be flexible and go with what works best for your family’s needs. Don’t

compare yourself to others because what works for them, probably won’t be

what works best for you!”

Erica Arndt Confessions of a Homeschooler

Homeschooling for 10 years

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Homeschooling Resources

Homeschooling ResourcesHere at Demme Learning, we love providing families with practical and inspirational resources and information to improve their homeschooling experience. Below is a list of homeschooling resources that we recommend:

Blog Posts from the Demme Learning Blog

A Guide to Attending Homeschool Conventions

How and Why to Write a Homeschool Mission Statement

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Homeschooling

Tips for New Homeschoolers from 10 Veterans

What Do Homeschoolers Do All Day?

How to Homeschool Multiple Children

Using Tablets in Your Homeschool

Homeschool Burnout Guide

Self-Care Tips for Homeschool Moms

Field Trip Ideas for the Whole Family

Tips on Schoolroom Organization

3 Tips for Creating a Homeschool Transcript

Homeschool Blogs

Demme Learning Blog

Confessions of a Homeschooler

Hip Homeschool Moms

Well Planned Gal

Simple Homeschool

Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers

Amongst Lovely Things

Homeschool Creations

Simply Living for Him

Real Life at Home

Life as Mom

Enchanted Homeschooling Mom

Blessed Beyond a Doubt

Only Passionate Curiosity

Hip Homeschooling Blog

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Homeschool Magazines

Homeschooling Today

Practical Homeschooling

The Old Schoolhouse

Home School Enrichment

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Family Magazine

Homeschool Forums

Homeschool.com Forum

Homeschool World Forum

The Homeschool Lounge

Well-Trained Mind Community

COAH Community

Homeschool Support Groups

Find a Local Homeschool Group in Your Area

Rock Your Homeschool Facebook Group

Virtual Homeschool Facebook Group

Homeschool Necessities Facebook Group

Homeschool Connections Facebook Group

Hip Homeschool Moms Facebook Group

Homeschool Organizations and Legislation

HSLDA - Advocates for homeschooling since 1983

National, State, and Local Homeschool Organizations

Homeschool Legislation According to Each State

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Closing

ClosingIf you have further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us here at Demme Learning. You can email us at customerservice@demmelearning.com or call 888‑854‑6284. Our customer service team is very knowledgeable and responsive, and they enjoy interacting with homeschooling families on a daily basis.

Visit our website for curriculum, information, guidance, and our learning philosophy: DemmeLearning.com. We also encourage you to share this eBook with others who may be interested in homeschooling by sending them this link: demmelearning.com/homeschool101

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