Dear New Homeschool Mom, These Tips Are for You!
Dear New Homeschool Mom,
If you’re reading this, we’re willing to bet that this is your first year homeschooling. Well, you are certainly not alone! There has definitely been a sharp uptick in the number of parents who are choosing to homeschool their kids this year. Many parents are excited to try a whole new approach to education with their children. However, with so many options on how to homeschool, it can also be a little intimidating. In the Hip Homeschool Moms Facebook Community, we’ve seen a huge variety of questions about getting started, what to try, and what to avoid. We want to help!
Over the years, we’ve written several resources on the site to help homeschooling parents troubleshoot common issues. We also have information specifically to help new homeschooling parents get started. Below, you’ll find descriptions and links to relevant articles that will hopefully help you avoid some common mistakes (so that you can make your own unique ones…because we all do that) and get your first year of homeschooling off to a good start!
Public-School-at-Home Failed You. Try Homeschooling!
How to Homeschool: 5 Simple Steps
Top 10 Homeschool Do’s and Don’ts
My 4 Biggest Homeschooling Mistakes
How to Choose the Right Curriculum
There are so many great curriculums out there, but which one is right for you? This article walks you through how to choose the right curriculum for your kids and your unique homeschooling situation. Click the heading above or click here to read the article: 10 Tips for Choosing the Right Curriculum for Your Family
What is My Child’s Learning Style
The Ultimate Guide to Working While Homeschooling
Can you work and homeschool? Yes, you can! It takes some re-organizing, but it’s completely possible. Whether you work out of the home or from home, here’s a resource with tips that will help you make it work! Click the heading above or click here to go to the article: The Ultimate Guide to Working While Homeschooling
Seven Tips for Days When Homeschooling is NOT Working
To Homeschool Successfully, You Need Great Books
To Homeschool Successfully, You Need Technology
To Homeschool Successfully, You Need Hands-On Activities
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Succeed in Online Classes
Homeschool 101: Choosing Your Homeschool Method
Homeschool Scheduling 101 Series
Also on our sister site, Only Passionate Curiosity, we have a whole series of articles about planning your homeschool year! Just click on the name of the article you’d like to read! Or you can click on the first article, read it, and then look at the bottom of that article to find the titles/links to the other articles in the series. This is a helpful series that breaks down the steps for planning your year, then taking your yearly plan to plan each week, and more!
- Homeschool Scheduling 101: Planning Your Year
- Homeschool Scheduling 101: Tackling Your Week
- Homeschool Scheduling 101: Keeping Kids on Track
- Homeschool Scheduling 101: How to Stay Sane While Homeschooling
- When Your Day Doesn’t Go as Planned
We hope these resources help get your first year of homeschooling off to a fantastic start! We often post homeschooling tips, crafts and activities here, so be sure to check back! We also have a lot of printables (including free printables) over on our sister site, Only Passionate Curiosity. Lastly, if you are looking for an active and supportive online community of other homeschooling moms, we’d like to also invite you to join our Facebook Community.