Homeschooling dos and don'ts 13 Articles

by Emma Riley Sutton

The possibilities are endless when it comes to home schooling, as are the mistakes that can be made. As with other things, trial and error will have to be used when finding out what works for you and your family. Seeing ...read more

by P. Constance Smith

"Oh, I hate math! Johnny is in second grade, already doing fourth grade math, but he cries every day! But what can I do? We've spent hundreds on the curriculum, so we have to use it. If it weren't for the shoddy public...read more

by Karen Banes

The great thing about homeschooling is that there is no longer anyone (teacher, principal, curriculum) telling you exactly what you can and cannot do. So the following are just suggestions. Follow them if you want, or don'...read more

by InspiredWritingResea rch

Five dos and don'ts of Homeschooling Let's do the don'ts first! 1. Don't persuade a child to homeschool just because you want to. Instead explain all the options objectively and respect his decision if he decides to ...read more

by Beth Nickelaid

As you begin homeschooling, remember that it is a marathon, not a sprint. Here are some dos and don'ts to help along the journey. DO know why you're homeschooling. Write it down and keep it where you can find it. On tho...read more

by Deborah Moomaw

Homeschooling Do's and Don'ts I wish I had been given a list of Do's and Don'ts when I began homeschooling a decade ago. It would have saved me many hours of research and many mistakes along the way. This is what I w...read more

by Sande Waybill

Providing your child with a home education offers a unique experience to each individual. However, there are a few matters that should or should not happen, whatever the situation. Some of the main concerns of those who op...read more

by Elizabeth Blankenship

There are a few Dos and Don'ts every Parent thinking about or newly homeschooling should know. Most importantly, to be successful, ensure that you and your partner are on the same page regarding the reasons why you have de...read more

by Trenna Sue Hiler

So you have made the decision that for this time and this child home schooling is the best option. Now what? Here's some great do and don't tips that we have learned from other's successes and failures. The great thing ...read more

by Sandra Devera

When I started home education thirteen years ago there were not a lot of "do's" and "don'ts" about homeschooling. It is a lifestyle choice undertaken by different people for different reasons so unlike "Rules of the Road" ...read more

by Kathleen Richardson

Don't worry about what others say in relation to your choice to homeschool. Do be concerned if you find their comments interfering with your ability to continue to give your child the best education possible. Your fr...read more

by KM Bush

As a homeschool graduate, I can offer a few Do's and Don'ts. As with everything in life, there are always positives and negatives. To achieve success you must work at making negatives positive. To assume the negatives on t...read more

by Jan Vroegin

Over the course of eighteen years of homeschooling four children, I have compiled a list of "Homeschooling Dos and Don'ts" that I give to friends, acquaintances, and total strangers who approach me about the homeschool lif...read more