Homeschool without losing your mind or wallet.
One of the first things I started to look for when we began our homeschool journey was where to find high quality books while spending as little money as possible. The best way to do this is by being selective in the first place. Here are 4 things to consider before buying curriculum to make […]
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Homeschooling with excellence does not have to cost a lot of money. In fact, homeschooling for free is quite achievable with today’s technology and the abundant resources, if you know where to find them. Here at the Coop, we understand that while homeschooling can cost a pretty penny, it doesn’t have to! We aim for
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We are tempted to jump in with both feet, but as you get started, another key to success is to start homeschooling gradually. Remember this is a marathon, not a sprint, and we are here to win at homeschool! Now that you are ready to execute the plan, it can be tempting to jump in
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It would be unwise to go on a journey without a map (GPS). Likewise, you should not start your homeschool journey without first making a plan. Now, there are a TON of posts and pins out there on homeschool planning and so what we are going to try to avoid is the overwhelming aspect that
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Now that you have a sense of your style and needs, it is finally time to select and shop for that homeschool curriculum! Home education can be as low cost as the late fees accumulated at the library. While it can be tempting to buy all of the things, erring on the side of simplicity
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With information overload and an infinite number of ways to approach home education, choosing a homeschool method or style can quickly become overwhelming! Instead of boxing yourself into one method, look at the components that make up each method and decide what works best for your teaching style and your students learning needs. Much like
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How well do you know yourself? Before you start shopping curriculum, this is the time to really become aware of your own personality, including strengths and weaknesses. Some will know a lot about themselves, and others may need to do more introspection and studying, but either way, knowing what makes you tick as a person
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Now it is time to get to know and really observe your kids. This may be an easy step for you or you may want to take some time to really observe and think about some things you had not previously when it comes to your child’s makeup. It is important to know what makes
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The second thing you need to do is get to know what is required in your state for homeschooling. You want to be sure that you know if you need to file a declaration of intent, keep records, track hours, maintain a portfolio, do an annual review, join an umbrella school, or do testing. Even
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Without something to work toward, it is easy to get overwhelmed and lost in the world of homeschooling. The internet has opened up a whole new world of opportunities and resources for homeschoolers which is both amazing and frustrating at the same time.
