If you ask 3 homeschooling families what method of homeschooling they implement, you are very likely to get 7 different answers! The method or approach a family uses to educate one child may not work best for another child. What worked when a child was younger will most likely need adjustment when the child becomes older. Homeschooling is less like public school and more like a dance; the parent and child need to find their rhythm and change dance steps when the tempo changes!

In this section  you will find information related to the legal requirements for homeschooling full-time,  links to helpful parent resources, and articles to help you decide if homeschooling full-time is right for your family.

Legal Requirements: For US residents, every state has their own requirements regulating Homeschoolers. We recommend you check your state's laws and comply with them explicitly.   The NHEN (National Home Education Network) offers a concise list of the various US state laws and regulations at this link: http://www.nhen.org/leginfo/state_list.asp Canadian families can utilize the Canadian Home Based Learning Resource (the group is currently inactive, but the site contains great info about legal issues): http://www.flora.org/homeschool-ca/achbe/index.html The Home Education Advisory Service is a resource for families living in England and Wales: http://www.heas.org.uk/ Here is a great resource for people in all parts of the U.K. (including Northern Ireland): http://www.education-otherwise.org/ Legal information regarding homeschooling in Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America may be available at this link:  .htmhttp://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/Europe **NOTE** Please let us know if these sites are no longer working and we will try to replace them

Useful Links Homeschooling on a Shoestring This site will provide you with a wealth of ideas on how to save money while homeschooling. Letterboxing LETTERBOXING is an intriguing pastime combining navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry in a charming "treasure hunt" style outdoor quest. A wide variety of adventures can be found to suit all ages and experience levels. Cardboard Cognition A sourcebook of ideas for educational card and board games. Teacher Tube This resource contains "You-tube" like videos with an educational focus! Alice A really usable resource for teaching computer programing to students.  Has story telling and fun activities, too.

Is Homeschooling Right for Your Family? Many families have pondered the choice to homeschool (full-time) over the years while others are thinking about it for the first time.  There can be a lot of unknowns during the inquiry period which left unanswered can lead to anxiousness regarding a final decision. We have put together a few resources to help you navigate the waters of the homeschool "river." Top 10 Gems - "What I wish someone would have told me during my first year of homeschooling."  written by Linda Dobson . A must read by all homeschoolers! Mary Pride's article, "Taking Homeschooling Out of Your Home." may help re-wire the way you think about homeschooling. "Home Room: Debunking the Myths of Home School"written by Lisa Rivero. "Things I Didn't Learn" by homeschooled writer, Rebekah Baglini