Make Homeschool Preparation a Piece of CakeMake Homeschool Preparation a Piece of Cake

Make Homeschool Preparation a Piece of Cake Taking your child's education into your own hands can be stressful. There are so many moving pieces.

Parents often feel so caught up in the minutia that they take their eye off what's really important: the curriculum itself. Here's how to make Homeschool Curriculum easy, so you can focus on what really matters.

Build Your Network Homeschooling is not something you should try to do alone. Meet other people who homeschool. Talk to them about their challenges and ask them questions. Join a homeschooling group in your area.

Keep a List of All Requirements Different states have different requirements for homeschooling. Most will require records of attendance, reports on the child's academic performance each quarter and standardized tests. Keep track of all your homeschooling requirements and their respective due dates in one central location.

Having a list all in one place can make the whole process infinitely easier.

Consider Non-Academic Activities Homeschooling parents need to pay special attention to non-academic activities. Since homeschooled children won't have the same natural exposure to other classmates, social activities often have to be deliberately planned. The same can be said for physical education.

Start With a Schedule A lot of homeschoolers resist schedules. They feel like it cramps their natural style. They want to let their child's education develop as it develops. That's a fantastic outlook. However, in the beginning, having no structure at all can be quite stressful. Having to constantly figure out what's next makes it hard to focus on the teaching itself.

Start homeschooling with a schedule. You can always go off schedule or change the schedule later.

Homeschooling is a great way to improve your child's education, prevent bullying and take your child's care out of the government's hands. Following these tips will make the whole process a lot easier.