Question 1

Do I have to have a college degree to homeschool?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not! Homeschooling is possible for any and every family, no matter if mom or dad have a degree. Be sure to check into the laws and guidelines for your state as you begin your homeschool. Follow those laws, and teach your children!

Question 2

What if I don't have money to get started?

Accepted Answer

You can get started for free by researching the web and using your local library. The library is stock full of colorful books about any and every science topic, historical event, math concepts, and literature galore. You can put together a curriculum from your library and find helpful tools on blogs and websites of how to do that. Research is key.

Question 3

How do I homeschool in high school?

Accepted Answer

Homeschooling in high school is one of the BEST times to homeschool! Online courses are growing in number (many are free), and resources for how to build your high school transcript are available at many websites including HSLDA.org and TheUnlikelyHomeschool.com.

Question 4

Do I need to homeschool for 180 days?

Accepted Answer

This answer varies by state, but the truth is, your child is learning in your homeschool every day. The better question is, do I need to keep attendance for 180 days of school? This will vary by state, and you can find your state laws at HSLDA.org.

Question 5

How many hours a day should I homeschool?

Accepted Answer

This can vary per family and per child. Find the time that works for your child and you have found your answer. A focused 15 minutes on phonics, 15 minutes on numbers, 15 minutes on handwriting, and 15 minutes on reading spread out in the morning works well for a Kindergartener. A 10-30 minute lesson followed by 15-30 minutes individual work for 4 key subjects will work well for an elementary student: total of 100 minutes to 4 hours. An hour or so for each core subject in high school sounds like a good plan: total of 4-6 hours. Just remember, there is no set standard or requirement made on you. Visualize and create your plan. Make it happen!

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